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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Prius in for an oil change.

    The transaxle does have real gears just like a conventional automatic: what it does not have are clutches, solenoids or torque...

    Jul 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius purchase.

    Keep a good running 2008 especially if the hybrid battery was replaced. Gen2 Prii rarely blow head gaskets or inverters. Brake Booster...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread UV A/C Dye contamination.

    Trace oils will be acceptable but not desired. There is no way to flush a compressor or a dryer of oil contamination so you just hope...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM

  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.

    That is another jdm engine candidate. Comes complete with an intake and egr system so you could junk yours. [ATTACH]

    IMG_2024.jpeg IMG_2027.jpeg IMG_2026.jpeg Jul 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius with possible clogged EGR.

    I don't think he reported any symptoms of anything except a clogged or failed egr system. I would agree the potential for future...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Priusv drip guard issue.

    Take it back to the auto body shop; they have better adhesives such as windshield glass sealant. You just have to let it dry for awhile...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius with possible clogged EGR.

    It's a $1000 to $1500 job for a reason; major disassembly of the whole wiper assembly followed by the "nightmare" of getting the egr...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 12:54 AM

  8. rjparker attached a file to the thread Idle issue after Gen3->Gen4 engine swap.

    You need the gen3 egr system. Most people use the 3rd gen intake as well. The most successful swaps used the gen3 head. This allows...

    Gen4 coolant flow.jpeg Jul 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius losing power on hills.

    The gen5 Prius has dual injection, direct and port injectors for each cylinder. Some modes use port or direct exclusively while other...

    Jul 3, 2026 at 12:23 AM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread UV A/C Dye contamination.

    UV dye is no problem. R134a with oil or sealer is a problem on a Prius with high voltage running through the refrigerant cooled...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM

  11. rjparker attached a file to the thread Gen 2 AC Compressor Replacement: Toyota or Aftermarket?.

    Without a leak you can't have low refrigerant unless it was low to begin with and never worked right.. With a poorly designed...

    IMG_2009.jpeg Jul 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread 2019 Prius Slow Coolant Leak.

    No. It might cost a little mpg. Toyota design it to open on high exhaust pressure alone when high rpms are being used. There is no...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM

  13. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    Ecus are the number of networked computers in a typical Prius. It is a lot and even your 2011 had about that many. Most cheap scanners...

    IMG_2008.jpeg Jul 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread OEM Remote Start.

    I would make sure it was plug and play with no wire cutting.

    Jul 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM

  15. rjparker replied to the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    Is a 2022 Rav4 with 60k miles, a factory lithium battery and standard safety features a better move for some? Yes. But it might...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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