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rjparker attached a file to the thread 2019 XLE Not Starting.
There are two alternative ways to start the car. If one of these work it points to an issue needing repair by a tech. Basics from the...
Apr 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Water Dripping Under The Prius.
Vehicle overheats because Israel does not know when enough is enough? A bit of a stretch.
Apr 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Water Dripping Under The Prius.
AC condensate is front passenger's side and is water. There is a potential for engine coolant in the same area but is normally pink and...
Apr 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread 2005 prius engine oil overfill.
A quart every fillup needs very frequent top offs ideally every time you get gas.
Apr 26, 2026 at 2:23 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread HV Battery Issues P0A80 / Fan Concerns.
If I were flipping cars I would pick something else.
Apr 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Blown head gasket, bent #2 connecting rod, weighing options.
Replacing the car is the best move if reliability is of any concern assuming you have the funds or decent income and credit. The...
Apr 25, 2026 at 1:53 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread What is the correct tire rotation pattern?.
That was from Firestone trying to invent reasons why their first radials would blow out on a regular basis while the much better...
Apr 25, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread A/C Switch - - - why ?.
A heat pump uses the compressor in heat or in cool mode. It simply uses a reversing valve (in simple setups) to reverse the heat...
Apr 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM -
rjparker liked crasy169's post in the thread Hybrid System Issues.
New battery has been installed and seems to have resolved the hybrid system issues. The price for the battery and the service was very...
Apr 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
Buy here pay here used car lot for people with no credit. The kid that bought it then goes online with great ideas on how to reengineer...
Apr 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Help finding Wy/CO/NE shop for EGR + other 200k mile tasks.
Even Mendel will admit to leaving off mounting studs to make reinstallation and subsequent "cleanings" much easier. [ATTACH] Some have...
Apr 24, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread 2005 prius engine oil overfill.
I probably would have vacuumed it out when it was 2 cm high (almost an inch high). But if it used 1 cm on the dipstick (almost a half...
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Help finding Wy/CO/NE shop for EGR + other 200k mile tasks.
Toyota, dealers and most pro Toyota mechanics think egr cleaning hysteria is unproven and unnecessary unless it codes. There is no...
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Prius Jdm hatchback 2021 possible add spare tyre on this.
Mendel is assuming your car has all wheel drive (awd) and that box is providing power to the rear electric motor. Here are some links...
Apr 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Prius Jdm hatchback 2021 possible add spare tyre on this.
This gen4[ATTACH] vs this gen3 [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2026 at 6:39 AM
