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pasadena_commut replied to the thread Need a job?.
That's a fair comparison, but probably not in the way he intended. They are both reasonably smart guys with terrible character flaws.
Jul 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Multiple codes on new prius.
For the OBD2 dongle refer to this page for ones which work with Dr. Prius: Dr. Prius App - OBD2 to buy (I have a Veepeak which also...
Jul 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".
Back on topic, strategic oil reserve at lowest level since 1983:...
Jun 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Multiple codes on new prius.
The first two mean the DC-DC converter isn't working, and in particular, that it probably isn't charging the 12V battery. Measure the...
Jun 29, 2026 at 8:55 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread TPMS Troubleshooting.
Did you set the the low parameter to something reasonable too?
Jun 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread radiator replacement proactively?.
The gardeners keep smashing down the fins around the base of our outside AC unit (a Carrier) with their tools, so I bought a set of fin...
Jun 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Air Conditioner display.
If it is hot I press the A/C button, the recirc button, and set the temperature to 70F. That does the trick. Using the fresh mode on a...
Jun 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread radiator replacement proactively?.
Combs will not work on the condenser, the pattern is alternating up/down triangles - there is no way to "comb" through it. I did spend...
Jun 26, 2026 at 7:29 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".
Ford CEO had a peculiar statement the other day about right to repair, cited here (and many other places): Ford CEO Jim Farley’s Right...
Jun 25, 2026 -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".
Youngin' I remember filling my '65 Corvair in 1976 for a bit more than $5. (14 gallon tank, but I never let it go below 1/4 full.)
Jun 25, 2026