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    Transaxle Oil Analysis

    I had a Toyota parts guy tell me that I didn't need to change because its a lifetime fluid. I asked him how much for a new transaxle, but he...
    Post by: dogfriend, Oct 12, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius Radiator Support

    Yes, I basically downloaded all of the sections I wanted. For 2007 (and earlier) the material is in PDF so you can download it to your computer. I...
    Post by: dogfriend, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius Radiator Support

    I was referring to the Toyota factory service manual. There is also a factory body repair manual. You can find them online at Toyota TIS...
    Post by: dogfriend, Jul 25, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Tech Stream Lite

    I bought a mini VCI on Amazon a couple of years ago. It works ok with the "modified" Techstream software. I have used it to do the coolant...
    Post by: dogfriend, Mar 1, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    T-SB-0172-09 Combination Meter - Intermittent Display

    Regarding California smog check- the tech does not need to be able to read the mileage for the vehicle to pass, but must verify that the CEL...
    Post by: dogfriend, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    T-SB-0172-09 Combination Meter - Intermittent Display

    Regarding your last question, I don't know for sure but I have a couple of coworkers that are smog techs. I can ask about this next Tuesday when...
    Post by: dogfriend, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    T-SB-0172-09 Combination Meter - Intermittent Display

    Awesome work. I haven't experienced this problem yet but this is very good of you to share with others because the time limit has now run out on...
    Post by: dogfriend, Dec 10, 2016 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    spark plug NGK IFR5A11 or Denso SK16R11?

    Just to add a data point on the spark plug conversation: I just changed plugs last week at 119k - the NGK originals were still in spec - the gap...
    Post by: dogfriend, Dec 10, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Flash vs HTML5

    Flash still sucks all these years later.
    Post by: dogfriend, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    The Dog Thread

    That's not safe. The dog should at least have a helmet
    Post by: dogfriend, Mar 27, 2016 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Radio buttons failing

    It's been a few years since the last time the front panel stopped working. I think my unit has done this a total of three times. Resetting it...
    Post by: dogfriend, Feb 14, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Rear Alignment with Shim

    1) See factory service manual page. This is for 2007 but spec should be the same for all Gen 2. 2) When I had similar out of spec rear toe, I...
    Post by: dogfriend, Oct 4, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    The Dog Thread

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    Post by: dogfriend, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    The Dog Thread

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    Post by: dogfriend, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Inside rear view mirror falls off when closing rear hatch???!!!!

    JB Weld.
    Post by: dogfriend, Apr 10, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting