For what it's worth, I wrote up a short DIY on MAF sensor removal and cleaning based on Patrick's original instructions. I took plenty of photos...
I cleaned the MAF sensor on my '06 Prius at 120k miles today, just for general preventative maintenance and curiosity. I followed the write up given...
If you can, you might want to physically inspect the Bosch pump at a parts store before buying. I checked the picture on Amazon and they are showing...
I have also had good luck using a tiny amount of silicone grease which I originally bought for using on the seals and packing on plumbing fixtures....
I did the PCV replacement job today and it went well, thanks to the great write up by Galaxee-- I'm sure I'm just one of many who appreciates the...
I'd recommend using the official Toyota waterpump and gasket, which can be had for ~$80. I did this job myself last weekend in the driveway and it...
I just wanted to contribute an update to this thread now that I've changed the ATF for the second time (at 114K miles). The first change was a few...
Thanks Critic! Now I am itching to go try the spill-free funnel and vacuum line technique! :)
I've drained and refilled the engine and inverter coolant a couple of times over the past two years, and I found I didn't have to have the airlift to...
I had the same rusted-on wheel problem a couple of years ago on my '06 at ~70K miles -- on the rear wheels only. No amount of twisting, hitting or...
My ICE coolant pump was leaking a little fluid (visible on the inside of the pulley and on the black sound dampener on the inside of the hood), so I...
Just wanted to chime in and say I bought four of the NGK spark plugs from Advance Auto for ~$7/each plus tax and installed them about a month ago....
I agree with Patrick it's a lot easier to get access to the radiator cap if you remove the radiator cover, and it doesn't take very long to do....
I just did the spark plugs on my Prius two weekends ago, so it's fresh in my memory... Yes, the igniters pull straight up and out once you've removed...
Thanks Ken! That was exactly the info I was seeking. Much appreciated! I checked my invoice and the inverter pump was indeed the new & improved...
I did my inverter pump in the driveway last month with an OEM replacement from a Toyota dealer... does anyone know if the replacement pump I used is...
The issue of what can be safely substituted for the Toyota SLLC has been discussed a few times previously on PriusChat.... For example:...
Sorry to hear about the poor access. There is no filter for the transmission fluid. You might be all right with DexCool (I haven't tried it)....
I recently got to 100K and I in addition to all of the items listed above (except the PCV valve) I replaced the inverter pump and the engine coolant...
+1 on the anti-sieze recommendation. I originally removed my plugs at ~65K back in 2008, and cleaned them up and applied antiseize, and then put...
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