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pasadena_commut replied to the thread Gas cap "anchor".

Put that material in the hole and put the no longer grippy piece into that (glue it in)? Or put the not grippy piece in the metal hole...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Logging to see trigger conditions for p0a80 p3000 - which process?.

I have never done business with these guys, but they sell these: Toyota Prius (2004-2009) Battery Control Module - ELECTRON for $149...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Logging to see trigger conditions for p0a80 p3000 - which process?.

There are often (but not always) part numbers of some sort on sockets - but it might be stamped on the part facing down onto the...

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Gas cap "anchor"

Went to fill up the tank and the little rubber "anchor" on the end of the gas cap retaining cord popped out of its metal hole. It...

Forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

pasadena_commut replied to the thread HY56 NKS - Gen 2 Prius , Silver.

Joke? That vehicle looks like every other silver Prius on the road, of which there are many. Or did you spot the plate?

pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

That's a fair point. GDP per capita is probably almost the same in the two states. Still, it isn't like Texas is way out in front in...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

Those things are not mutually exclusive. Cost of gas in California has at least 4 big components: A + B + C + D A: costs related to...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

Crowing about how Texas is an economic nirvana while presenting California as a financial pit is a bit disingenuous. Texas's GDP is...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

Not sure what the technical term is, but is the area in the head where the plug screws in generally flat not just where the plug washers...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

Yeah, seen many of those videos. He did not start until the car was burning a stupid amount of oil, like a quart every 300 miles. That...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

That's an image I don't need stuck in my head. Amazing to me that so many people have not realized that Trump's "we are in charge of...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

Oh, they put the oil in salt domes! Didn't know that. Using saturated saline should minimize damage to the dome but it would be hell...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

Oil consumption at the last change was 1.8 qt/5000 miles. That isn't dreadful, but the year before it was 1 qt/5000 miles. Plus it got...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

Many, probably most, plastics are going to be damaged from Berryman B12 Chemtool contact or fumes. Assuming as is claimed that it is...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

Head down, threaded shank up? Could work if I can find some bolts of the right size with perfectly flat heads and no raised letters....