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  1. xliderider liked Prius DIY nut's post in the thread Do I really need Oil Catch Can (OCC) in 2012 Prius?.

    I just discovered that my OCC kit fittings have exact same M16 thread size as Prius OEM PCV. So I decided to do this experiment......

    Experiment with PCV on  OCC Output.jpg May 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM
  2. xliderider replied to the thread Oil Catch Can, Eliminate that knock!.

    I'm surprised that the blue filter isn't thoroughly saturated with oil and dripping and possibly spraying (with forced air from the...

    May 17, 2024 at 7:54 PM
  3. xliderider replied to the thread Do I really need Oil Catch Can (OCC) in 2012 Prius?.

    Yes, I realized that after I posted it. That's why I inserted the "Edit" comment, rather than deleting it. I guess it could be...

    May 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM
  4. xliderider replied to the thread Do I really need Oil Catch Can (OCC) in 2012 Prius?.

    The PCV valve is a one-way valve, so putting it on the outlet of the OCC is backwards. Edit: disregard above it's incorrect, it's still...

    May 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM
  5. xliderider replied to the thread Oil Catch Can, Eliminate that knock!.

    The above post came from this thread: In it, I have more details on my mounting bracket in my location and the fine stainless steel mesh...

    May 17, 2024 at 2:22 PM
  6. xliderider replied to the thread Oil Catch Can, Eliminate that knock!.

    I've relocated my PCV valve to the catch can, it's on a hose from the original PCV valve location that's about 24 inches long. Sorry, I...

    May 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM
  7. xliderider replied to the thread Are these counterfeit OEM Iridium spark plugs?.

    Also, if you cut the plug in half, the core should be solid copper. The cheap Chinese counterfeit ones have steel cores. ...

    May 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM
  8. xliderider liked Brian1954's post in the thread High Coolant Temp Warning Flash Then Off.

    ^ I agree with the post above. You should monitor the engine coolant temperature by purchasing an OBD2 bluetooth adapter and use an...

    May 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
  9. xliderider liked Xterra72's post in the thread High Coolant Temp Warning Flash Then Off.

    That’s exactly what happened to me. Next time it happens, check your engine coolant reservoir. I had signs of coolant spill. I...

    May 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
  10. xliderider replied to the thread High Coolant Temp Warning Flash Then Off.

    It may be a sign that your water pump is starting to go. The impeller usually gets stuck and is the cause of the failure. You could be...

    May 15, 2024 at 6:57 PM