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rjparker replied to the thread Legacy Prius batteries.
control laws?
Feb 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread P0303 Code.
Sounds like its not starting at all. A hybrid motor spins the engine so fast people often think the dngine is running. No
Feb 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Regen Braking adjustment.
Under typical braking, regen is used to slow the car down to approximately 7-17 mph when the front hydraulic brakes are used. Rears are...
Feb 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread P0A80 code + engine misfires?.
Most likely separate issues.
Feb 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread The high-voltage battery fan has been successfully cleaned.
Get one of these and it will make loosening lug nuts much easier. [ATTACH] It allows both hands to be effectively used and can be...
Feb 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Heat stopped working: 2012 Two, 145K Miles.
1. Read second coolant temperature sensor located downstream of the heater and exhaust heat recirculation system. This is a dual passage...
Feb 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Oil marks on dipstick.
Believe or not, vacuuming up the oil through the dipstick can remove more oil than draining. It is also useful for every other fluid....
Feb 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Misfiring After Egr And Intake cleaning..
It will not run right with the pcv hose off and you can't see it from above. Others have found disconnected cables after they were...
Feb 15, 2026 at 12:12 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Intermittent P0128 code ... what to do?.
According to a search, a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an Exhaust Heat exchange (EHex) system which helps some of the coolant to...
Feb 14, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Oil marks on dipstick.
In true Priuschat fashion where tangents go unmoderated and errors can't be corrected by the author, Valvoline Restore arguments were...
Feb 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Which one do you think was a better car: Gen 2 or Gen 3 Prius?.
All the items above, a rear hub, brake pads (fronts just last week as the originals were almost worn out) and regular maintenance items....
Feb 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Which one do you think was a better car: Gen 2 or Gen 3 Prius?.
I had two new gen2s which had no issues but I sold them both under 150k miles. Bought the 2012 Prius v because of its increased size...
Feb 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Probable head gasket.
It is short term and can clog your heater core (a $2,000 repair) and radiator which is micro channel. All for 3-10 weeks of hg denial.
Feb 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Sanity returns to Waffle House.
My docs and family providers (not the same) believe in reducing triglycerides and LDL while increasing HDL. Crestor statin for LDL with...
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread coolant or water in AC connection.
What is the AC connection you are talking about? At the compressor in the evaporator, on the condensor?
Feb 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
