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Older is less reliable is generally true. However, even that Corvair (not noted for modern levels of reliability) only stranded me 3 times in 3...
Normal ICE vehicles crap out in the same manner (more or less) if the alternator belt breaks and the driver doesn't notice and keeps going until...
Oddly phrased. I take it you mean that after the car was driven for a full day (normally more than enough to fully charge the battery), and then...
Widely reported issue: Some Newer Cars Can Burn Lots of Oil - Consumer Reports
I did that on a Protege5 once - misread the torque as ft-lb when it was in-lb. When the bolt made a loud cracking noise it was a good indicator...
1 qt. every 3500 miles with synthetic? Lots of new from the factory cars burn that much these days. I would just keep doing what you are doing...
It may not have a catalytic converter when you return. This is actually a tough one because while you could unhook the auxiliary (12V) battery...
Any car that survives three beginner drivers is probably going to have a lot worse cosmetic issues than that at the end of its duty. Assuming it...
Do not use black electrical tape! The adhesive will make a mess and it is likely to become gooey and slide around after the car sits in the sun....
Why do you want to replace it. Does it not work electrically or do you want it to be labeled again? If the latter there are a few options for...
Plastic burns off eventually. Or at least it can. I ran over a white plastic grocery bag once in a Mazda and the car smelled like melting candle...
What exactly does "evacuated" mean in car AC systems? It has been many decades since I last worked on one, but in other vacuum systems...
Is the blank space in the preceding post an Amazon link? Those usually don't work when I insert them.
OP. Did you install the rear view camera that comes with that Alphine unit, or did your Prius already have the OEM one?
Is it possible that one of the valves is leaking? The shop wouldn't have seen that since they would have had their equipment attached to them.
While it is evacuated? Is that even possible? Searching... Yes, it is possible with a special tool which has a built in valve and very long rod...
It "stops working" by powering off the inverter if the temperature gets too high. My understanding is that it just won't operate at a temperature...
Where is the OP located? If it is anywhere within driving distance of the Bay Area in CA contact member lech auto air conditionin and have him...
How do you know the battery in the totaled car was not a rebuilt one? The local rebuilders may not put any stickers or anything on the case to...
It sounds like the OP's family may have enough $$$ to cover Prius repairs, even though the kid may not have two nickels to rub together. As long...
