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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...
I don’t think it’s different, but it probably lasts more miles in every way because the car drives in EV mode much more often.
On the Gen III Prius, at least, you can add a TPMS sensor to your spare and register it with TechStream. So go right ahead. Just be sure to have...
Mine is noisy like that as well. Been that way a while. I just did an oil change. Cleaned the EGR, intake and all that. Who knows?
Do you get any diagnostic fault codes?
The EGR valve is pretty easy to clean. It’s the cooler that’s a bear. It seems as though the best results have been with Purple Power. It it...
Now you’ve done it! Now you’ve done it! Your whole car could explode! Your whole neighborhood even! You aren’t supposed to touch it with a Q-Tip....
You shouldn’t have used brake cleaner, but that doesn’t mean it’s ruined. Just put it back in and see if it throws a code. I wouldn’t worry...
Not with mine. You’re asking for “common problems”. Every car eventually fails. Toyota Prius is widely believed to be one of the most highly...
First, here is the URL to all of the videos which show how to perform every maintenance item there is on your Prius: Nutz About Bolts Prius...
When I changed coolant in my Prius, bleeding the system was very easy, I just ran the heater and squeezed the fat hose with the reservoir...
They are extremely reliable cars. We have videos here which show all of the maintenance tasks which can prevent early failure. A few have had...
No, they are definitely hydraulic. You don’t understand the electric brake booster. In most cars, power braking is supplied from engine vacuum....
The car’s computer is not a good indicator of MPG. Here’s how you should do it: 1) Fill the tank until click-off. No further 2) Reset trip ODO...
I’m not professional. I make semiconductors for a living... it pays better. But Ray and I have worked on Prius’ a few times. I have more than...
I haven’t replaced one but I can get the procedure and review it. You shouldn’t drive that car if one of the coolant pumps isn’t operating....
