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220k is a lot of miles, even for a regular gas engine car. For hybrids, there will be even more parts to worry about when you get to that mileage...
There is a shop in Rosemead that I often use for service, Armstrong Auto Services. Maybe you just have a failed inverter pump? You can check...
I don't think you should use this mechanic. Just because he use to work for a dealership, he may be a bad apple, doing the easy stuff and...
It is pricey for the EGR valve replacement alone. Or is he replacing other parts, like the cooler? Is he cleaning out the entire circuit as...
Multimeter tells you very little information on a hybrid battery pack. It'll give you a voltage reading, doesn't really tell you anymore info....
You should go and check what codes are stored when the hybrid warning comes on. The car could be experiencing other problems. The band aid...
Why would you think this is untrue?
The 3rd gen Prius is not as sought after. You may deter them just by etching your Vin number on the catalytic converter.
The dolly works and is much easier
If you want it fixed, you would need to replace the fender. There should be plenty of used fenders available, possibly in the same color as your...
Could there maybe a bad hose, hose clamp, whatever that can leak coolant from the radiator?
is the coolant ending up in your oil? when you pull the dipstick out, is it contaminated?
you have to pay sales tax regardless of where you go, it's part of California taxing used cars. Well if the seller let you inspect the car at the...
The red flag is always someone selling a car for someone else, and you never meet the someone else. And the bigger red flag is the transaction is...
At this point, you really don't know the history behind this engine. It could have 400k miles, a junkyard engine, you don't really know with...
Did you fill the car back up with coolant? Why don't you try that, every morning top off the radiator with coolant. See if the coolant is...
this would depend if the mechanic drained his coolant. If they drain 2 gallons and put back 1.5 gallons, the car would overheat. I'd be curious...
Did you initial service include a coolant drain? That belt you replaced, it's the belt that drives the water pump. If you had the coolant...
When I changed my water pump at 140k, I didn't change my thermostat
Sell it. It's nowhere near $10k
