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    Correct torq values for 4th gen valve cover.

    Thank you so much. I knew the gen 3 metal covers were 7 ft/lbs, but was worried that the newer plastic ones were less. I ordered a JDM engine...
    Post by: savinggas, Sep 30, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    removing the O-ring off coolant cap greatly reduces the ability of the system to cool the engine...

    removing the O-ring off coolant cap greatly reduces the ability of the system to cool the engine because the increased pressure with the seal...
    Profile Post Comment by savinggas, Sep 30, 2024
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    Correct torq values for 4th gen valve cover.

    anybody?
    Post by: savinggas, Sep 30, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Correct torq values for 4th gen valve cover.

    Anyone know the correct torque values for the plastic valve cover on the fourth generation 1.8?
    Thread by: savinggas, Sep 24, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Where is the reverse beep option in Techstream?

    I shut mine off with Carista OBD2 connector and Dr Prius app.
    Post by: savinggas, Aug 30, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Possible undiscovered performance and MPG issues with Prius v (lowercase v)

    To be fair, my #1 had started missing rarely a few months ago. I moved coils and plugs around and problem stopped. I did notice that the #1...
    Post by: savinggas, Aug 29, 2024 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Possible undiscovered performance and MPG issues with Prius v (lowercase v)

    I fixed my trailer Prius. My economy went from a normal 42 to 35 overnight. I went through all the maintenance cleanings... egr, intake...
    Post by: savinggas, Aug 29, 2024 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Swapping in a Gen 4 Prius' 2ZR Engine into the Prius v

    Are you mass producing the prototype coolant hose yet? Great Idea.
    Post by: savinggas, Aug 27, 2024 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Poor MPG with the "trailer" Prius v

    My "trailer" Prius V was corrected with a new fuel pump. I was getting a steady 30 psi when it needed to be 40 to 50 psi.
    Post by: savinggas, Aug 7, 2024 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Sudden Significant Drop in MPG

    My 20% mpg drop was due to my fuel pressure dropping to 30 PSI. Did you ever discover why yours dropped?
    Post by: savinggas, Jul 26, 2024 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Low fuel pressure - is fuel pump the problem?

    tyz, what did you find?
    Post by: savinggas, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Fuel pressure regulator causing misfires?

    thanks priipriii. Im in your same boat and have misfires with #1 and #2. I will check my compression. What was your technique for testing?Do...
    Post by: savinggas, Jul 17, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting