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    07 Prius misfire troubleshooting

    My 2007 with almost 180,000 started bucking and felt like the engine was going to come out. Fortunately, i was only a few blocks from home. I...
    Post by: Sam Smith, Dec 31, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius B1472 DTC

    My '07 Prius was bought new. Hybrid battery failed in 2016 and I replaced with with a refurbished battery. Recently the Air Conditioner quit...
    Thread by: Sam Smith, Aug 27, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius - To Flush or Not to Flush Brake Fluid

    Two trusted friends who are mechanics tell me that brake fluid becomes acidic after about 10 years. They recommend a total flush. Just had it...
    Post by: Sam Smith, Aug 27, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius Hybrid battery failing- should I repair it for $3100?

    Toyota won't put a reconditioned battery in, just a new Toyota battery. I replaced the failed hybrid battery on my '07 with a Dorman rebuilt...
    Post by: Sam Smith, Aug 27, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting