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rjparker replied to the thread Coolant loss- any connection to a fuel injector.

Correct. If the cooler flows you can simply blow it out. Exactly. The first cooler I did was completely clogged and required a wire...

rjparker replied to the thread Coolant loss- any connection to a fuel injector.

The 2010-14 Prius engines had low tension rings and more blowby. Most end up burning excessive oil. These factors send hydrocarbons...

rjparker liked mudder's post in the thread LiBSU - Redesigning the "Battery Support Unit" to Support Lithium.

I decided I don't like LiBSU's existing HVDC inrush current limiting circuit. Inserting the service disconnect causes a brief 5 amp...

rjparker attached a file to the thread Prius Car Living Electrical Setup.

If the feedback is not what you wanted to hear (excessive gas use, expected engine problems from high duty cycle use, no enclosure...

rjparker attached a file to the thread Prius Car Living Electrical Setup.

I think you are kidding yourself or us thinking a Prius in Alaska winters will work. Plus take care of a dog? Heat is your biggest...

rjparker replied to the thread Solution to 12V issues? Disconnect 12v negative terminal sensor plug.

It is worse for a conventional flooded lead acid. 14.1v isn't that bad (not optimum) for an agm. The last magnetic regulator system I...

rjparker replied to the thread Front Windshield Wipers Stopping 1/4 of the Way Up - resuming after a few minutes of warming up.

It is bound to be binding linkages and or frozen blades. I would remove the wiper assembly cover and oil everything. A block heater...

rjparker posted a new thread.

Prius v on 3rd Engine and Used Hv Battery and Still not Fixed

150k mile Prius v on third engine and used hybrid battery and still not fixed. Excessive oil burning may have been the root cause...

Forum: Prius v Main Forum

rjparker attached a file to the thread While I can buy and drive any new car, I prefer my 14 year old Prius v..

With all the updates Toyota has for a gen3 it becomes a good car. Especially the 2017-21 v's sold overseas. [ATTACH] 2021 Sold in...

rjparker liked mudder's post in the thread LiBSU - Redesigning the "Battery Support Unit" to Support Lithium.

Alright, I got the code to build on the new MCU... haven't tested anything yet, but there aren't any compilation errors so that's a...

rjparker replied to the thread Coolant loss- any connection to a fuel injector.

Dynamic Duo of tests to rule out egr or confirm head gasket Start with no cost egr block flow test [MEDIA] At about 10:15 in the video...

rjparker attached a file to the thread Prime 12v battery dead.

Exactly. Search engine optimizer - use the terms someone is likely to use based on their age and expertise. These days any low cost...

rjparker replied to the thread PSA: 25% off at Toyota online part.

Looks like the add-on 25% discount expires tonight (Tues Dec 2). This is on top of a dealer's regular online discount and free...

rjparker replied to the thread Refrigerant Replacement.

Additives beyond pure R134a has to be the answer. All recent hydrids and most cars since ~2017 don't use R134a. With that said,...

rjparker replied to the thread Gen 2 Snow Tires on Prius V 5.

The gen3 v hole pattern is different from a gen3 hatchback or a gen2. Prius v has a wheel bolt pattern of 5x114.3mm Many Camry wheels...