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  1. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Mixed Messages on Gen 3.

    The attached TSB has a specific VIN, when the change happened. I believe @rjparker has a graphic that further clarifies it.

    Jul 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM

  2. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Death rattle?.

    That’s definitely NOT a good test method, it tests for exhaust gas in coolant, which doesn’t happen till the head gasket failure is well...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM

  3. Mendel Leisk liked bisco's post in the thread New Posts link malfunctioning.

    it's working on my mac. the reason i know is that i have to click it several times to actually get new posts. :(

    Jul 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM

  4. Mendel Leisk posted a new thread.

    New Posts link malfunctioning

    [ATTACH] The circled "new posts" link is malfunctioning for me, on Win11 using Chrome, IF I'm in a specific thread. It doesn't take you...

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    Forum: PriusChat Website Questions

    Jul 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM

  5. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread 2013 Prius Two Head Gasket Set Part Number?.

    That looks like the updated one, per The Car Care Nut's video: [MEDIA] Starts at the relevant point. I'm not that sure about his...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM

  6. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread MPG loss after oil/transaxle fluid change.

    Could be bad gas too.

    Jul 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM

  7. Mendel Leisk liked benwray1's post in the thread MPG loss after oil/transaxle fluid change.

    I decided to disconnect the safety plug and the 12 V negative for a couple of minutes and then reconnect. it seems to be back to normal,...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM

  8. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread 2013 Prius Two Head Gasket Set Part Number?.

    I concur. The Toyota head gasket is an easy culprit, hey, it's what failed. But WHY it failed deserves attention. My hunch is...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM

  9. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Free oil filter cartridges.

    When I click on the Amazon it's offering to ship that package to me for about $20, not sure if USD or CDN. Either way, could you even...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM

  10. Mendel Leisk liked ETC(SS)'s post in the thread Just need to vent....

    I just needed something to detect 12vdc and do some continuity tests - so the $11 unit will go into a radio bag for POTA. (@Mendel...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM

  11. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread 2013 Prius Two Head Gasket Set Part Number?.

    Here's a pdf of @Carall's illustrated index pic in post #34: Maybe more portable, printable. Couple of missing bits, perhaps because...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM

  12. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Just need to vent....

    I had a somewhat similar experience Hewlett Packard RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) calculators. Had my first one years, a little pokey,...

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  13. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread MPG loss after oil/transaxle fluid change.

    It could be unrelated. How recent was the transaxle fluid change, how many miles since, and how are you assessing mpg? Are just...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM

  14. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Mixed Messages on Gen 3.

    ^ Hoo boy…

    Jul 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM

  15. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Death rattle?.

    Good avatar Tim. :)

    Jul 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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