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Mendel Leisk liked pandion's post in the thread Overheat at interstate speeds after numerous new parts & HG.
Previous owner only had it to 135k miles and was a helicopter pilot and reasonably well off, so I don't think he was shadetreeing the...
Apr 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM -
Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Overheat at interstate speeds after numerous new parts & HG.
You’ve had the car since new? If not, maybe previous owner added something?
Apr 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM -
Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Private equity and LeafFilter scam.
I use a variety of methods. Sometimes just put up a ladder and scoop it out. Other times, install these on my wet/dry (on blow,...
Apr 29, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Mendel Leisk liked dolj's post in the thread Repair manual.
Maybe it’s just me, but that one’s a little too cryptic. Do you mean a manual archive or a Haynes/Chilton-type source? In any case,...
Apr 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM -
Mendel Leisk liked B0v1n's post in the thread Prius Prime SE Wheel Center Cover Cap.
42603-0E070, fits perfectly and snaps into the grooves. I paid 68$ taxes in from a Canadian dealership. I hope this helps. [IMG]
Apr 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM -
Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread What's a realistic fuel economy for a Gen 4?.
Transaxle fluid change info attached. Also see link in my signature, it’s 3rd gen specific but some relevance (on a phone turn it...
Apr 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM -
Mendel Leisk liked Wyomingirl's post in the thread Help finding Wy/CO/NE shop for EGR + other 200k mile tasks.
Been there so many times with other projects. When I get impatient I recall a story my dad told me. He was a lowly cartographer for...
Apr 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM -
Mendel Leisk liked Wyomingirl's post in the thread Help finding Wy/CO/NE shop for EGR + other 200k mile tasks.
I would help out on that Pie! I do my brakes, and spark plugs (which Thanks, Prius--couldn't make a simple job harder could you--with...
Apr 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM -
Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Transmission fluid change.
I'd buy the fluid (Toyota ATF WS), and the fill/drain bolt washers, and let it slide till your back's improved. A fair price from a...
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Mendel Leisk liked rjparker's post in the thread Does the Prius have an engine brake?.
We have been down this road before with the same passengers.
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM -
Mendel Leisk liked ivanhoe's post in the thread First engine light on my 2015 Prius V.
Mileage is at 196k km, I bought it in 2021. I've added a oil catcher to help with the cylinder 1 common problems. I could clear the...
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM -
Mendel Leisk replied to the thread P0301 help.
You've got a gen 3, with 150k miles. It's making odd noise at start-up. It's got code p0301 (misfire cylinder one). You replaced all...
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM -
Mendel Leisk liked rjparker's post in the thread First engine light on my 2015 Prius V.
I think I would clear the codes and see what comes back first.
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:52 AM -
Mendel Leisk replied to the thread First engine light on my 2015 Prius V.
Google search for P0015(93) mentions cam timing, timing chain. P0301 is for misfire cylinder one, which is VERY common with gen 3's and...
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:47 AM
