Maintenence Mode

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Taxi/Limo, Dec 17, 2022.

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    Taxi/Limo Active Member

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    I need to get into maintenance mode as part of a coolant change on my 2010
    Here are my questions
    Is it going to be difficult?
    Can I do it before I start draining coolant.
    Are there scanners that will put the car into maintence mode ?

    Thanks
     
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    Just watch this YouTube video from "The Car Care Nut."

     
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    I did more than once
     
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    Try @NutzAboutBolts engine coolant change video; it’s linked in thread pinned at top of this forum.

    for refill tho, better have a read through the attached repair manual excerpt, it varies some from the video: you will refill to the reservoir’s B line, put the cap back on, and run till fan comes on IIRC.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Dec 17, 2022
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