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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Does the Prius have an engine brake?.

    We have been down this road before with the same passengers.

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread First engine light on my 2015 Prius V.

    I think I would clear the codes and see what comes back first.

    Apr 28, 2026 at 11:49 AM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread OBD Bluetooth adapters cause ABS error?.

    Translated Hi! It’s a shame I missed this thread. Back in January, I sent my perfectly functional 2008 2nd-generation Prius to the...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM

  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread Please help identify source of engine noise.

    A normal brake flush is always a good idea every 50k-100k depending on the climate, humid or dry. Rapid cycling of the brake booster...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Does the Prius have an engine brake?.

    The switch to engine braking will happen automatically when the battery is full without using B. Using the brake in Drive will...

    Apr 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Please help identify source of engine noise.

    A brake flush won't fix it for more than a day.

    Apr 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM

  7. 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...

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  8. 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

  9. 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...

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  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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...

    Lead horse to water.jpeg Apr 25, 2026 at 11:36 AM

  14. 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

  15. 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
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