I had a honda long ago that had great compression but used a lot of oil. I replaced the valve stem seals and problem fixed. I find it a little odd...
I recently had Costco put these on, ecopia 422. I went on a trip and mpg was down. I stopped in at another costco after I found my tires set to...
Sounds like carbon, since it is an infernal combustion engine. Especially if you try higher octane and it goes away. Or the knock sensor is not...
When plugs are from Toyota in a Toyota box, or in a new car, they are NGK? didn't realize that thought they used Denso.
I must have the one odd gen II as my engine always starts a few seconds after one of its many oil changes, with the normal starting procedure.
When this happened to me once, it was because I had left the old gasket on. It leaked, gushed, within seconds. Never have seen a split filter...
I didn't know the Prius battery was vented for crash safety, maybe it is. A lot of old cars and new have the battery under the rear seat, etc,...
Using a/c in Monterey? 68-72 to me that's freezing inside the car. The air is almost always cool in Monterey/PG/PB. As to losing purpose, it is so...
The last sentence I find confusing. Automatic parts replacement due to codes? I thought a code was an alert to inpect the part as well as the...
Until the political climate recently, and owning a Prius I didn't realize how stupid, selfish, stubborn, and bullying a lot of people are. I feel...
The gas engine isn't causing the creep, it is the electric motor I believe. Not necessary or supposed to touch any fuel adjustments on a modern...
Good.Thankfully I got out of the bay area/silicon valley rat race. Lived in PaloAlto many many years. Not the same anymore. I still have to pass...
There is no abnormal load on the ICE if the fill is over the full line, not until probably until an inch and a half over or more. The ICE is not...
The crank does not touch the oil at the full mark, or even somewhat above the full mark. Only lawn mowers etc have such splash systems. Scroll...
The crank isn't churning in the oil, with oil at the full mark, not even close. I keep at full and spend a few dollars more to use synthetic...
If I may suggest the longer F1 filter, it is exactly the same except more filter area. That is better for longer drains. It hangs lower too so is...
Yes of course any terms can be negotiated, and the seller considers the commission in the price. But the seller pays the commission, it is their...
In cold weather short trips it needs more than warm, long. I guess I am the odd man out because I have EXTENDED my oil changes to 5k with...
The owner of a house signs a listing agreement and pays the selling commission, never heard it any other way. A buyer has no interest in that fee, or...
I would venture to say if your oil was put in a jug it would be black. It isn't going to be any different than a new II. A colder running engine...
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