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Transmission fluid
Yeah, this is a really bad take. TE fluid is speced for the 5th gen transaxles. Those are currently the PA10, PB10(Prius), PB11, & PB12(Prius...
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion -
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Transmission fluid
There are three different procedures in that pdf: Adjustment, Inspection, and Replacement. Look a little closer at the Replacement procedure....
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion -
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Transmission fluid
FYI, the gen4 has the same three drain/fill procedure in the repair manual as the gen5. I also tend to agree that a true maintenance change is a...
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion -
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Tire Pressure
The gen5 has the newer TPMS which is simpler and better than the older style. While you can still set the pressures the old way(inflate the tires...
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum -
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Tire Pressure
Toyota recommended pressure is 35F 33R.
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum -
I vote for wood wrapped in iron.
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum -
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2023 Prius Reviews
Our favorite mechanic just did an update on the 2025. (He also did a review on a pre-production 2023 Prius Prime a couple years back). Quick...
Post by: Hammersmith, Jun 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum