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the gen2 doesn't require a lot of maintenance, change the spark plugs and/or ignition coils if you noticed misfires. If not then leave them alone,...
The previous owner of my 426k miles Prius has this hack. The 3-way coolant valve failed so he disconnected the hoses from the valve by...
3. The sodium-ion cells are "designed" to last 10+ years. typical marketing jargon.. I could even sell a product that was "designed" to last for...
the maxi ap2500e replaces ap200. Functionality wise they're the same except for the GM CAN support. Autel AP200 vs Autel AP2500/AP2500E |...
This concludes my saga on restoring the 425k miles Prius that I bought last April. It didn't show any head gasket symptoms at that time but it did...
parts store battery and Walmart batteries usually last 3-5yrs, you could get lucky and get 7yrs. OEM definitely last longer, my Camry hybrid...
after replacing the head gasket, I noticed gasoline smell on the engine bay. It turned out I pinched one of the o-rings when I replaced the...
there are lots of tools you can borrow from a parts store for this job. Not having the right tool will make the job difficult but sometimes the...
shops normally charge a flat rate per hour. They normally waive the diagnostic fee if you let them do the repairs after the diagnosis. The...
the whole narrative on the P0016 and ignition coils doesn't add up. Either it's a misdiagnosis and the shop is not telling you the whole story....
just get the cheapest tires from Walmart (which I did), Michelins are way overrated for a Prius, I however have Michelins on my trucks/SUVs and...
me too, looks like we're missing the big picture here.. kind of a story that isn't a story at all..
very rare for the cam phaser to fail on gen2.. common ones are chain (P0016) and the vvt solenoid (P0011/P0012)
it could be the chain and/or tensioner. The tensioner is a simple ratcheting mechanism that uses oil pressure to keep the chain tight.
definitely they are working since you won't that get code if they aren't.
the timing chain could stretch if oil changes are not done properly. How was this maintained? when you say "dying" you mean the dashboard just...
yes you are being scammed big time. The timing kit costs less than $100 (cloyes) in RockAuto, but then the shop could add the gaskets and labor...
head gasket is fixed for $49 out of my pocket.. missed some of the recordings but it shows that a head gasket job on a Prius is not really that...
With the hot weather streak we have and with the car running flawlessly with the new vvt solenoid (OCV) It didn't take long for my 426k mile Prius...
the gen1 Honda odyssey (and probably gen2) has the evaporator located under the passenger kick panel, easy and quick replacement when my friends...
