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Maybe the filters weren’t getting changed or the oil was cheap?
The NutsAboutBolts videos include one about cleaning the EGR pipe. This is very easy to do. It’s the pipe between the EGR valve and the intake...
AKA “ordinary lunch,” if you’re Canadian.
Get a friend. Start a meetup. Begin with something easy, like a coolant change, and work your way up gradually. You don’t think I went to the...
R2, that stabilizer’s broken loose again. See if you can lock it down!
The “people with long noses,” what does that mean?
You’re getting the wrong impression about Prius. First lesson: EVERY car model forum’s “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” section lists nothing...
I’ve ordered from Conicelli before and they’re great to deal with. Spark plugs and high speed camera memory cards are two things I will never...
If you’re silly enough to leave the harness attached when you tow the car into the dealer for warranty repair of the battery? Yes, most likely....
It’s an issue with a lot of engines. That, and the PCV blowing oil into the intake. I think the regular maintenance is the best route, and it’s...
Why don’t you come by my house for a Prius MeetUp sometime and we’ll work on our cars together? I’ve been trying to start this in the...
So, Jeff, have you got anything for the Plug-in Prius? I’ve got a 2012 model. This sounds like it would be great for my car.
Regarding the oil on the plugs: Was there any oil on the spark plug socket when you removed the plugs? A valve cover leak can do that, and it’s...
My guess is that you didn’t re-attach a MAP or MAF sensor cable. Check those first; they’re easy.
Watch the YouTube on cleaning the hybrid battery fans on the Plug-in. It’s a joke. The video is only 8 minutes, start to finish. [MEDIA]
Thank you. More tips always appreciated! I’ve been doing all that stuff. I didn’t replace any of the metal bits, though I took the backing plates...
Unfortunately, my Techstream PC wouldn’t boot today, and it’s awful hard to put together a Windows XP PC. I have a Vista laptop, but I couldn’t...
Best bet is a good jack and two solid jack stands. Ramps are difficult with Prius because it’s so low, and you can’t use them for brake work or...
We’ll see... 200,000 miles on a set of brake pads would still be amazing. I’m calling Guinness...
I checked the brake pads on my 142,000 mile 2012 Prius Plug-in. I’m still on the original front pads, which measure 5mm, or 50%. Spec is to...
