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  1. rjparker attached a file to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.

    I had one of those crv's with that engine. The big thing is frequent 5k oil changes. Don't go by Honda's variable oil life...

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  2. rjparker replied to the thread Brake Accumulator Question..

    For $700 it will be used and a big gamble with lost labor and frustration if it fails immediately and almost as bad if it fails in a...

    Jun 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread Lack of check engine light.

    I doubt the emissions inspector put it in the Prius specific maintenance mode. Even if he did, the check engine light is off in that...

    Jun 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM

  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread Changing Oil in With Minimal Equipment..

    The undercover helps cooling. The piano hinge modification [ATTACH]

    Prius undercover w hinge and notes.jpeg Jun 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM

  5. rjparker attached a file to the thread Just need to vent....

    Priuschat venting is the modern old men bitching at the local cafe... "kids these days" [ATTACH] "enforcement is nil" [ATTACH] "now I...

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  6. rjparker replied to the thread Brake light connection ?.

    The only way to get the documentation is with a paid $30 two day subscription to the Toyota TIS system. At that point you can download...

    Jun 14, 2026 at 10:13 AM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.

    Just keep that 1.5L Turbo going with frequent oil changes.

    Jun 13, 2026 at 11:37 PM

  8. rjparker attached a file to the thread A/C Debugging, 2013 Prius V.

    If you want to add a standard small can of r134a ($10 at Walmart) using your HF ac gauge manifold, you need this can to yellow hose...

    IMG_1808.jpeg Jun 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM

  9. rjparker attached a file to the thread A/C Debugging, 2013 Prius V.

    From Harbor Freight manual [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Blue (L) and Red (H) are different sizes and therefore only quick connect to...

    IMG_1803.jpeg IMG_1804.jpeg IMG_1802.jpeg Jun 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM

  10. rjparker attached a file to the thread A/C Debugging, 2013 Prius V.

    The internal threads on the Prius r134a fittings are not for your gauge set quick connect coupler. Those threads allow the Schrader...

    IMG_1801.jpeg Jun 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread Changing Oil in With Minimal Equipment..

    Dogman seems to be saying he takes the right front wheel off to access the filter without having to struggle underneath the car. Some...

    Jun 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread How to enable reverse beeping.

    Newer cars have non volatile memory for settings.

    Jun 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread Another New (?) Lithium Conversion w/ Master BMS from Yesa.

    That's right but people will fall for it and send money. It even happens here on Priuschat.

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread Lots of lights.

    There is no alternator to fail. The real question for the hybrid battery company is what type of modules were put in. Were they 28...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM

  15. rjparker liked Tina L Moore's post in the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.

    Thanks everyone I purchased a 2020 Honda CR-V Touring- my son has all Hondas and The Rav4 was out of my price range.

    Jun 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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