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rjparker replied to the thread Leking Brake Fluid.
If you are losing fluid you have a leak. It is leaking. There are no paths into the engine like a vacuum operated system might have.....
Apr 6, 2026 at 12:40 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread this website has gone ballistic..
Typical double post
Apr 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius Misfire.
1-4 day delivery?
Apr 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread 2013 Prius Misfire.
You certainly have a hg leak. The misfire detection is not accurate on this hybrid when the transaxle damper is slipping. The rest of...
Apr 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread Got a Smog Check for DMV, soon after, warning lights came on, front end is near the ground.
I would go to Hybrid Pit with a friend to take me back. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and this gal needs knowledgeable...
Apr 5, 2026 at 8:09 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Got a Smog Check for DMV, soon after, warning lights came on, front end is near the ground.
Walking is good for you Seriously, you need help and maybe a hybrid Prius is not the best car for you. A conventional car is...
Apr 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Resurface head and replace valve seals etc at time of headgasket replacement or not?.
At this point it does not matter much. The challenge now is to reassemble properly with new gaskets and sealants. Plus get the timing...
Apr 4, 2026 at 3:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread New to the Prius Family.
You bought a well designed generation. The one thing to remember is if it overheats, shutdown. Don't drive an overheated aluminum...
Apr 4, 2026 at 7:38 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread oil pressure switch.
It won't work on rtv and its a bad idea for other polymer seals you don't want to start restricting oil flows.
Apr 4, 2026 at 1:40 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread oil pressure switch.
There is no gasket material to swell up other than Silicon RTV gasket maker sealant.
Apr 4, 2026 at 12:44 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread oil pressure switch.
I would clean it and verify. The head stays on but the chain tensioner comes off with the cover so you are essentially timing it on...
Apr 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread oil pressure switch.
It usually comes from the timing chain cover seal. A common problem. Mine looked like yours until it was cleaned and then run for 30...
Apr 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Another EGR thread.
The pressure can hold either way
Apr 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Another EGR thread.
The pressure is to force drops on a borescope test. It can look fine and should either way.
Apr 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Dixie style breakfast.
Ulch -- trust a JA raised in Hi
Apr 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
