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rjparker replied to the thread What should be tested and looked at when buying used ?.
Their batteries degrade as well losing half or more of the ev range which was already small. Plus individual cell failures can still...
Jun 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread What should be tested and looked at when buying used ?.
I look around as I drive around Central Texas and see very few gen3s. There is a reason.
Jun 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Potential Head Gasket Issue.
News flash.... Service advisors are commissioned salesmen. Most have never been a mechanic and have not gone through Toyota technical...
Jun 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
Paying half every two weeks means an extra principal only payment every year. 24 of them since you are fully paid off in 24 years. You...
Jun 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
You get that 30 year loan and pay half the payment every two weeks. Instead of age 82 payoff your done 6 years sooner at 76....
Jun 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2006 Prius - Crunching sound & Loss of Oil.
Please get some help and find a solid asphalt or concrete surface to work on.
Jun 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Driver window switch no communication.
My first thought is something in your add in wiring is burning up the window control. Now you two bad modules. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] If...
Jun 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread Tire Pressure.
My v and the heavier Rav4 hybrid are both 35/33. Tires wear evenly and mpg is per spec.
Jun 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Tire Pressure.
You can do it from a settings page on the car display. Older cars had a pushbutton under the steering wheel. You set the pressure...
Jun 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Tire Pressure.
33 psi is fine and will increase to about 37 on the longest drives. With low profile tires the pressure makes a big difference in ride...
Jun 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Help on Quote Opinion from Dealership.
Yes almost any shop with good references can do any of those jobs. The key is to request Toyota parts and fluids in most cases,...
Jun 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread EGR Replacement Options.
Lower price on revised egr valve kit, primarily needed on 2010-12 gen3 Prius [ATTACH] Link here
Jun 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Toyota Goodwill Claim.
Toyota often makes future "warranty enhancements" reimbursable if you already paid for repair. In your case it is a big job...
Jun 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Clunk and dripping hose!.
AC condensation from evaporator. Normal. I would be more worried about that frequent buzzing. Sounds like the brake booster pump...
Jun 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Potential Head Gasket Issue.
The 2015 has better piston and rings than a 2010-2013 including some 2014s. Toyota also revised the intake manifold, egr valve and...
Jun 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
