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pasadena_commut replied to the thread How common is Gen 2 Head Gasket Failure after 300,000 miles?.

If a gen2 head gasket has failed isn't there a reasonably high probability it did so because of an over heating event? In that...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread ABS, right front wheel hop.

I suppose it is possible it did and I just didn't see it. That spot on the dash was within my visual field but my attention was very...

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ABS, right front wheel hop

Almost obliterated by a red SUV today. Driving home on an apartment lined residential street at about 30 mph with my son and...

Forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum

pasadena_commut replied to the thread code 612/526, swap an old battery?.

Hook up the cable, start up techstream, select the hybrid control ECU. An example of the sorts of readings which can be found are in...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Unable to complete Linear Valve Offset after actuator replacement.

Which "Techstream" and cable are being used? Some of the cheapo VCI cables are known not to be able to perform all the functions, even...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread code 612/526, swap an old battery?.

With the appropriate OBD2 dongle, phone/computer, and software you can read the battery module voltages and resistances. (Actually they...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Transmission fluid change.

To get exactly the right fill level the car should be level, or at least as close to it as possible. Not sure how exact it really needs...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Oil change, not my best work.

The oil pan geometry is a little peculiar. To drain fully the car must either be perfectly level in all directions, or maybe tilted a...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Oil change, not my best work.

On a slightly related topic, just ran into the suggestion here:...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Oil change, not my best work.

In 1111 miles or so. Roughly 3 months if no long trips. I don't think there was a significant difference in highway miles between the...

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Oil change, not my best work

Performed the 3rd Valvoline Restore and Protect oil change today. Our driveway has a little slope and previously the car was pointed...

Forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

pasadena_commut replied to the thread What is the correct tire rotation pattern?.

At the other end of that spectrum the Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires that came stock on my son's F350 Super Duty only have about 1/3 of...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread What is the correct tire rotation pattern?.

I have been researching tire rotation patterns and found lots of opinions but not a single reference to actual data to support the...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread What is the correct tire rotation pattern?.

Bumping this old thread. Bridgestone has different cross pattern rotations for front wheel drive and rear wheel drive cars, which are...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread 2008 Prius No READY + Red Triangle + No Inverter Coolant Flow.

Get a scanner that can read all the ECUs. Read the codes, post them. Posting in vague terms about codes doesn't provide enough...