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rjparker attached a file to the thread Prius V Transaxle surprisingly works fine in a Standard Gen 3B.
The higher numerical final drive ratio of the v also reduced mpg to 42 overall. . Prius v was for versatile per Toyota [ATTACH] The...
Jul 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread Toyota Service Dept recommendations @ 50k miles.
Not true. Many of us have bought Prii new. I have had three new and have well over 500,000 miles driving them. Fluid changes are...
Jul 28, 2026 at 12:27 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Prius V Transaxle surprisingly works fine in a Standard Gen 3B.
Cooling is different as well.
Jul 27, 2026 at 11:03 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread My new Prius.
You risk your powertrain warranty. If your engine has a failure they can deny your claim.
Jul 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Is there a scanner to diagnose as well as the OEM Toyota equipment - Topdon?.
Disclosing your current scan tool would help. The first step is to know what your engine has in your problem area and then monitor it....
Jul 27, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread For Sale 2012 Prius v Five - Winter Gray Metallic, 57,231 Miles.
At least $14k
Jul 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread For Sale 2012 Prius v Five - Winter Gray Metallic, 57,231 Miles.
It would sell fast right now with high gas prices assuming no rust. Might want to get a Carvana quote as a starting point and then mark...
Jul 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Probable head gasket.
Gen3 does not require an overheat to cause a hg to leak.
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Finally - lights from Brake Booster/Pump failure.
It has to code first. Same goes for the hybrid battery when dealing with any warranty even though frequent cycling is a brake booster...
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Checking tire pressure?.
Yes. However the process when installing new tpms sensors becomes easier in later models.
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:08 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Proposed method for non-invasive head gasket failure detection.
The problem starts with a few coolant drops accumulated overnight by residual coolant pressure released after the engine cools down. A...
Jul 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius Head Gasket?.
It was a head gasket on the first cold start rattle long before you could observe obvious coolant loss. Be sure to accurately check for...
Jul 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Checking tire pressure?.
TPMS initialization (low pressure alarm set) from gen2 owners manual. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Engine Overheating and Coolant Overflow.
Congratulations. What coolant line was leaking? Was it just a clamp?
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Checking tire pressure?.
Actually the low tire pressure alarm point by law is 75% of the tire pressure at the time the "set" switch is pressed. If the tire...
Jul 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM
