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Bill Norton liked CR94's post in the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
That oiled mesh filler cap, first used by "old crap" Chevrolets in 1955, was not a super-efficient air cleaner, but it was still a big...
Feb 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
Some old crap had the Big'ol oil fill cap as the 'filtered' inlet of air. It had a wire mesh inside. I doubt there was any measurable...
Jan 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
This is so true! With the pcv valve tubing directed to the atmosphere there is NO FLOW of air in the crankcase. The crankcase blow-by...
Jan 29, 2026 at 10:40 AM -
Bill Norton liked CR94's post in the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
You could check that more easily, by ascertaining that fresh air is entering the PCV intake. Between the time of draft tubes, but...
Jan 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM -
Bill Norton liked mjoo's post in the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
I've unplugged the EGR and it's been great. No headgasket yet. Not a fan of the PCV to atmosphere. Having a slight vacuum in the...
Jan 29, 2026 at 10:33 AM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread 2020 Prius L Eco progress update!.
Again, it's cool that you're a good tipper to techs! I posted my lifetime numbers. How about yours?
Jan 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
It smells. Just because you don't smell it doesn't mean anything. There's a reason that PCV was one of the first emission controls that...
Jan 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
Open Crank Case Venting..... Straight out of the 50's. It stunk then. It stinks now. No thank you. :mad:
Jan 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread 2020 Prius L Eco progress update!.
I love that you're a 'tipper' ! I bring a dozen quality donuts to discount tires when I get my winter wheel sets swapped out seasonally....
Jan 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM -
Bill Norton liked Billy56's post in the thread 2020 Prius L Eco progress update!.
Hi Bill Norton Regarding maintenance, I have done a few things myself including: have drained, refilled the transmission oil using 3.8...
Jan 27, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
Bill Norton liked Billy56's post in the thread 2020 Prius L Eco progress update!.
Hello BILL NORTON.... I am an experienced hypermiler and formerly competed nationwide at fuel economy events. Am the co-holder of 2...
Jan 27, 2026 at 11:48 AM -
Bill Norton liked Paladain55's post in the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
Update: Still going strong. EGR delete from 2021 to now. Between the piston soak ,EGR delete, and the pcv system converted to a open...
Jan 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM
