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  1. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    Yes Prius had removable hub caps to show off the aluminum wheels or had plastic wheel covers to provide improved aerodynamics. Many...

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  2. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2012 Prius v MFD failure/how to replace.

    You buy them on ebay. Just make sure it includes the auxiliary box on bottom as well. The aux box provides bluetooth and navigation....

    Toyota 57011 Radio Rear View.jpeg IMG_2464.jpeg Aug 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread P0303 Code.

    Most likely you have a very small head gasket leak but now it has progressed. If it is losing ANY coolant that is a pretty solid...

    Aug 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Dealers are starting to refuse certain vehicles as trade ins..

    Paying cash is not always the most financially beneficial method as I pointed out in post 23. Not everyone understands the math but...

    Aug 14, 2026 at 11:53 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Leaving the Marines.

    Very likely both. My time on an aircraft carrier was depressing enough with 12 on 12 off 7 days a week and random general quarters*...

    Aug 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Los Angeles — 2012 PHV Advanced, One Owner, Clean Title.

    What does "never branded" mean? How much oil burning in 5k miles?

    Aug 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread Dealers are starting to refuse certain vehicles as trade ins..

    I have paid cash for new cars and have financed. However the financing was always a highly discounted rate from Toyota Financial...

    Aug 14, 2026 at 1:33 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    In the US (op is in California) all Prius Primes were sold with aluminum wheels and tpms sensors. The wheels he is buying now were the...

    Aug 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread Expensive Oil Change & Tire Rotation?.

    He has a 2018 with low miles and a 2007 with high miles he bought used in 2018. There are some confusion factors in the descriptions...

    Aug 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM

  10. rjparker attached a file to the thread Dealers are starting to refuse certain vehicles as trade ins..

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  11. rjparker replied to the thread Lost my smart key fob in the car.

    Probably more than $400 since you really need two keys. Get the second one now. Don't let a passenger get out with the key while you...

    Aug 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM

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

    Any loss causes buildup but smaller losses of 1/2 qt might not hurt a cat for 200k assuming the first 100k was very low as expected. No...

    Aug 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread Anyone Used or Aware of the Toyota Prius Gen 2 and 3 - Hybrid Battery Rhino Monitor.

    Can't say I see the utility of full time monitoring of the hybrid battery pack. They claim it can detect issues before it codes but I...

    Aug 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread In Europe. Gas $9 a gallon. should I buy Prius or Yaris?.

    If you are in the US and are willing to tolerate days of downtime as you find used parts and are willing to pay $1500 for a used hybrid...

    Aug 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM

  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread Stuck on a starting problem.

    You should supply a little data when asking for help. Voltage of 12v when off at battery and at engine jump point. Its almost certain...

    Fuse Point Diagram with Jump Point & Notes .jpeg Aug 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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