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  1. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Funny signs.

    Are the links welded? :whistle:

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM

  2. Mendel Leisk liked AzWxGuy's post in the thread Funny signs.

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  3. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    One thing with the (full-strength) Long Life coolant, it's service life is half of the (pre-mixed) Super Long Life coolant. Accordingly,...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM

  4. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Can't start the ATF fluid swap.

    Last time I checked, Toyota ATF WS was around $11 CDN per liter through our dealership parts department, and readily available. And they...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:19 PM

  5. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    Yes. Small blessing.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM

  6. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread 145k must dos.

    Yeah, visual inspection of brakes, while doing tire rotation. Again, this is just verabatim conversion of Toyota's Warranty and...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 11:54 AM

  7. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread The Engine is Louder After Oil Change?.

    Having basic maintenance done at a dealership "can" be uneventful, IF you're firm with them regarding the extras they tend to push, and...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 11:51 AM

  8. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    Water? With say last two rinses using distilled. Then, assuming there's residual water in the systemadd a compatible, full-strength*...

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  9. Mendel Leisk liked weapon's post in the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    was supposed to be a reply. Cleared due to error.

    Jun 23, 2026 at 11:38 AM

  10. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread For Sale Third Gen Toyota Prius Engine Cover.

    Could it be 5140-12103? Maybe a later iteration, looks the same. Suspension crossmember & under cover for Toyota Prius ZVW30L-AHXEBK,...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 11:35 AM

  11. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    What were you swapping, engine? How long have you had it? Sounds like a stop-leak product. There’s a link in my signature, thoughts on...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 9:32 AM

  12. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Rislone 4720 to keep EGR system clean?.

    I suspect there’s at at most only a minor correlation between oil burning engine and EGR clogging: there’s still plenty of carbon in...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 11:09 PM

  13. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Hello. First timer here. Old timer everywhere else!.

    Maybe just try cleaning your existing EGR valve?

    Jun 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM

  14. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Rislone 4720 to keep EGR system clean?.

    ^Quit using low-friction piston rings, ostensibly to eke out a slightly better mpg stat, but in hindsight prone to oil consumption.

    Jun 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM

  15. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Rislone 4720 to keep EGR system clean?.

    Very sceptical, both about the product and driving style, making any difference. 3rd gen EGR was a poor design, prone to clog (to put it...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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