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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    How long have you had it?

    Jun 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    They did a proper diagnosis and it sounds like an advanced case. Normally there are occasional rattles that clear quickly and no...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread Car play video streaming is almost here…..

    Toyota's Carplay does not need an update. It is up to Apple.

    Jun 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Car play video streaming is almost here…..

    There are cheap usb plugins that do phone streaming on Carplay systems now. Maybe Apple is thinking about adding it by default so they...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    Try to find out what Bearden did to diagnose. For $200 I hope they did something more than listening to you describe symptoms.

    Jun 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    Hopefully the diagnostic cost was low cost or free. As expected, dealer priced repairs. Actually those prices sound like a rebuild,...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    If you are locked in on a Prius v, you should only consider a 2015-17 due to a. Revised pistons and rings for the oil burning issue...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 3:50 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread Logging to see trigger conditions for p0a80 p3000 - which process?.

    The P0A80 code triggering algorithms are considered proprietary intellectual property of Toyota. However if still under warranty (10...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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

    There is no way to test a used actuator and verified mileage is still not useful on a 20 year old part which was marginally designed for...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....

    Not the case here in Texas. Dealers have permanent plates and check insurance.

    Jun 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM

  11. 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...

    IMG_1838.jpeg IMG_1837.jpeg Jun 15, 2026 at 8:22 AM

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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...

    IMG_1815.jpeg IMG_1812.jpeg IMG_1810.jpeg Jun 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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