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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Leaking from oil pressure sensor?.

    Minor wear on cam lobes?

    Jul 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread How to adjust headlights height?.

    Adjust gen3 headlights - YouTube

    Jul 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius losing power on hills.

    "I got some prime waterfront property in south Florida, really cheap..." is a sarcastic remark that effectively means if you believe...

    Jul 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM

  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    It's not the easiest manual to follow and frequent oil and coolant changes are more important. Don't try to make it a general purpose...

    P10 obd2.jpeg RPM and Voltage Sleep.jpeg IMG_2079.jpeg Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM

  5. rjparker attached a file to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    An original gen3 head gasket is not the messenger, it is the villain as designed by Toyota engineers. Those same engineers redesigned...

    Prius P10 temp 8.jpeg IMG_2073.jpeg Jul 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM

  6. rjparker attached a file to the thread solar powered secondary AC system for keeping cabin and battery temps down.

    Most states allow a 25% Visible Light Transmittance on the top portion of the windshield and many allow a uv blocking clear film inside...

    IMG_2075.jpeg Jul 11, 2026 at 1:48 PM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius NO CODE--Won't READY!.

    Have you studied a good video on what it takes to rebuild a hybrid battery? The Hybrid Guy NiMh Battery Rebuild [MEDIA] Bad modules...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread solar powered secondary AC system for keeping cabin and battery temps down.

    That is correct. The uv blocking helps the hvac system if the system is running. Insulation has no effect when there is no real...

    Jul 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM

  9. rjparker liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread Drive-in theatre Prius Lights.

    Maybe shut it down and use a portable radio next time?

    Jul 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread Going through carwash is causing issues climate control.

    Its fairly normal for the ambient temperature sensor to drop 20f after a drive through car wash with foaming suds. The foam covers the...

    Jul 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread Going through carwash is causing issues climate control.

    What wonky readings? Tried looking up "wonky readings" in the repair manual without success.

    Jul 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread serious motor shake.

    Coolant loss will be slow at first with occasional violent rattles on startup. Spending money on plugs, coils, injectors or egr...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread All of my brand new bolts stretched.

    Ok. Not sure why. No. Now you would be guessing. Clean and dry at 20 ft lbs. Clean like dogman suggests. The repair manual says...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread Preparing for 100+ mile daily drive..

    Its a lot of time out of the day for a college kid. Hopefully he has all his classes Tues Thurs or Mon Wed Fri.

    Jul 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM

  15. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Toyota Prius - Leaking Head Gasket.

    A compression test won't rule out a head gasket on these engines. A quality borescope inspection on a cold engine with a manually...

    Jul 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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