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Yeah, I wonder version of Prius he owns and what manual he's reading. None of that jibes with my US versions. I agree, fill it to full on level...
Go back to your P3004 code. Is it still there? You have Techstream, you should be able to get the three-digit INF code (my list shows three, 131,...
If the engine has a mechanical problem, the car could be drawing excessive load from the hybrid battery which may be doing okay (for its age). Do...
Do not drive in B mode. Read the owner's manual. It's for "engine braking" only. From your post, it sounds like you think the "B" mode is...
You might have a malfunctioning fuel injector (lean mixture), if you've had two burned plugs in the same cylinder. In addition to moving the coil,...
The battery is not a rotating mechanical device where miles matter. Temperature and cycles will affect a battery more than vehicle miles. Simple...
The "skip" you're feeling probably has nothing to do with the transaxle. As mentioned, it is continuously variable and there's no hard "shift" as...
Agreed. If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck.... It's often hard to remember the Prius engine is only 1.5L. That becomes clear when...
I don't know if this is crucial, but what color is the Toyota logo on each of your fobs? Black (non-SKS) or silver (SKS)?
If you're going to pursue DIY, you really should invest in the Mini VCI cable, under $20. And find an old 32-bit laptop to run it on. If you or a...
A leaking valve cover gasket could explain oil on the spark plug threads, but it should not cause the misfires unless oil was fouling the COPs...
There are two batteries, you know. A small 12V battery is used to "boot up" the car and connect the large hybrid battery to the drive train. It's...
I use mine in the kitchen, for the wood stove, to check accuracy of room thermostats and outdoor thermometers, for checking building...
What kills a battery is charge cycles and heat, both of which your car sees there much of the year. I once lived in high desert mountains in...
I got lucky once with a salvage battery from Craigslist but that was when the batteries were only about five years old. For $400 you'll take...
The big question with a ten year old Prius is the health of the hybrid battery. Ten years is a good service life for a chemical battery. If you...
Good work. I don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but that new battery will be easily transferable to another old Prius if ever needed.
I think the opposite. As much as I dislike patronizing my local dealer, I do like having them there in case I need them. And the guys that work...
You can also check the temperature of the hubs. It's safe and easy if you can use a non-contact infrared gun (I got one from Amazon for under...
Changing the transaxle fluid is just like an engine oil change. More difficult access, but no filter to change. You should use the Toyota WS fluid...
