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rjparker replied to the thread Hybrid battery cooling mod.
As Brian pointed out, a retrofit lithium battery and a safe and robust bms is being developed by an engineer who did the same thing for...
Apr 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM -
rjparker liked Brian1954's post in the thread Hybrid battery cooling mod.
This is getting off topic, but a safe version for Lithium-Ion hybrid battery is being developed right now. It is not ready for sale yet....
Apr 15, 2026 at 5:25 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Replacing the blower motor.
Regardless, a little more ebay reverse engineering US version left hand drive CW from motor, CCW from blower wheel (Factory White...
Apr 15, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Replacing the blower motor.
Typical hvac blower operation[ATTACH]
Apr 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Replacing the blower motor.
Given you are in Australia, there is a good chance your blower is different than ours based on "the old motor [number] is 272700-8074."...
Apr 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread How expensive is the flat tire charge, if you have no spare?.
I only "Ready" our cars. Starters are so 90's. I gave it back and the kid still got a decent tip, partially because he/they rounded...
Apr 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread How expensive is the flat tire charge, if you have no spare?.
A week ago we were at a nice restaurant when presented with a check for $55. Just happened to have a $100 dollar bill so it went on...
Apr 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Brake pads and Rotors?.
He already bought parts
Apr 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Brake pads and Rotors?.
Frankly, most mechanics can change pads and rotors. I would ask smaller independent shops near you. The only advice for them is to...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Help Prepping for Sale.
Bumper cover prepainted and shipped? If so I would expect to be BlackJ-ed.
Apr 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Losing Coolant.
The first independent guy is understandable. The second dealer "tech" was probably a junior maintenance guy who gets paid by the job,...
Apr 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Losing Coolant.
Blocking off the flow going into and out of the Exhaust Heat Exchanger is one possible diagnostic test if the leak stops. Another would...
Apr 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread My second head gasket (relatives car) didn't go well.
It helps to know the basics like oil burning and mileage. My guess is the 2010 burns a lot of oil, clogged up the cat and everything...
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Help Prepping for Sale.
The reality is a high mile 2010 Prius has no significant trade in value at a dealer; maybe $1500 on paper that is really just a discount...
Apr 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Hybrid battery problem or just its cooling fan?.
[ATTACH] Got to be kidding...
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
