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  1. ETC(SS) liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread 2010 Prius with possible clogged EGR.

    One bolt in particular. More accurately, one nut-on-stud, highlighted in yellow: [ATTACH] Make it easier on yourself, remove that nut,...

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  2. ETC(SS) replied to the thread CNN Says more are buying primo gas and paying much more for it.

    Yeah, but you shouldn't encourage it. Priuses use a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. and thus 87-octane RUL is...

    Jul 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM

  3. ETC(SS) replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

    Location, Location, Location.

    Jul 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM

  4. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Check Hybrid System Stop The Battery In a Safe Place.

    Good Luck! Let us know how it turns out.

    Jul 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM

  5. ETC(SS) replied to the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    They CALL them MORTgages for a pretty good reason......translating LITERALLY to 'death pledge.' The difference is that if the pledge...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM

  6. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Check Hybrid System Stop The Battery In a Safe Place.

    Easy, Cheap, Long Lasting...... Pick two and add a dash of luck. SO.....My uneducated GUESS: (Street Price: tuppence) If you need a...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 11:42 AM

  7. ETC(SS) liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Is There A Best Case Scenario Which Minimises Carbon Build Up In EGR Circuit?.

    Seeing is believing. I'm sceptical, that there's near-nill carbon until you start burning oil. Too, flow rates aside, how do you...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 10:21 AM

  8. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Check Hybrid System Stop The Battery In a Safe Place.

    Warranties WILL do that. :unsure: You've done the dusting and cleaning - SO....now your choices are (1) playing 'whack-a-mole' by...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM

  9. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Hybrid Automotive Shuts Down.

    +1

    Jul 2, 2026 at 8:11 AM

  10. ETC(SS) replied to the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    Nope. 300K cars are not a dream at all. It's just a matter of how many things in the car you want to replace during that time. Western...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM

  11. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    I was getting ready to say that this is my second "V" thread in 2 days. :ROFLMAO: @Viviparous - did the dealer address the issue that...

    Jul 1, 2026 at 10:38 PM

  12. ETC(SS) liked rjparker's post in the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    The truth of the matter is Toyota sold very few 2017 Prius v's in the US. So there are very few reports of failures for that year but...

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  13. ETC(SS) replied to the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    Can relate ma'am.....CAN relate! Elana was my freshman storm...with Hugo and Katrina and lots of others. The STORM is the easy part....

    Jul 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM

  14. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Just did head gasket, now won't start.

    Rooks usually leave HG replacements to the pros. WELL DONE so far. Don't forget to fill us in on the next chapters!

    Jul 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM

  15. ETC(SS) liked rjparker's post in the thread Just did head gasket, now won't start.

    Very common rookie mistake

    Jul 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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