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  1. Air_Boss liked Soundquest's post in the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.

    Yes! This right here. This move takes real discipline on big jobs -- but it helps your brain not to feel so overwhelmed by the sheer...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
  2. Air_Boss liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.

    I think about his video series occasionally. I’m currently cobbling some scaffolding for a house exterior paint, and recall his numerous...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
  3. Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.

    You don't want to do a gen4 swap because its not really a gen4 but a frankengine using parts of a gen3 for fit, plus wiring and cooling...

    Jun 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
  4. Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.

    If you wonder why it's easy to smear the dipstick oil level, here is the twist and turns it goes through when pulling it out. [ATTACH]

    IMG_1603.jpeg Jun 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM
  5. Air_Boss liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Battery Totally Discharged, Why?.

    At least one of those questions I can answer. That's the "security indicator", which "flashes after the 'POWER' switch has been turned...

    May 30, 2026 at 6:42 AM
  6. Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread Battery Totally Discharged, Why?.

    5.5v means the battery had a heart attack and died. Typically a bad internal connection. It happens. No 12v starter to give you an...

    May 30, 2026 at 6:42 AM
  7. Air_Boss liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.

    That's probably the real culprit. I doubt the seat heater operates when the car is off.

    May 29, 2026