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    Pinging with warm engine in hot weather

    I have the same problem on my 2005 Prius and it is bothersome. Did you find a solution? Did you try SeaFoam?
    Post by: toyofan, Dec 13, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Valve tap?

    Thanks for the suggestions. Will find some 5w-40 and see if that helps. If not, then will just live with it.
    Post by: toyofan, Dec 8, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Valve tap?

    OK, sounds like the consensus is that I'm indeed hearing valve tap and that valve adjustment is not a realistic option. Was hoping that the noise...
    Post by: toyofan, Dec 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Valve tap?

    Hi All, I have a 2005 model with 202,000 miles. It sounds as though it has a valve tap but not sure. It has recently worsened, and it's annoying....
    Thread by: toyofan, Dec 5, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Warning light when turning left?

    Does it make a difference that I'm using mobil 1's 10,000 mile synthetic? They promote or "guarantee" that it will hold up for 10,000 miles or 1 year.
    Post by: toyofan, Feb 1, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Warning light when turning left?

    I am curious about what the best practice is regarding managing the engine oil level. I'm not quite at 1/2 qt low after 5000 miles. Should I be...
    Post by: toyofan, Feb 1, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum