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rjparker replied to the thread Advice on Best Way to Cool Florida Garage - Prius 4-2016.
This sounds reasonable but not as good as some sort of flow through ventilation similar to Mendel's. I don't believe your average...
Jun 7, 2026 at 12:36 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Oil leak: cleaning and diagnosis help needed.
Timing chain cover is common in that area. Its a big job to reseal the cover, almost everything it takes to do a head gasket. Might...
Jun 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What’s the Point of the Prius Any More? We Asked Toyota’s Deputy Chief Engineer.
A big majority that made Prius popular have gone to Tesla. Toyota then made a Camry with high mpg and Prius pricing along with the Rav4...
Jun 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
Sometimes things get stuck but you don't give up. Otherwise your car repair efforts will fail quickly. Use a pair of Channel Lock...
Jun 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
I think you are over your head. The instructions are clear. That silver cylinder has a cap on it connected to the hose. Remove the...
Jun 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
First I assume you went to Autozone - the home of the clueless help However I found a copy I could read [ATTACH] A1 -Unscrew hose...
Jun 5, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Weird battery readings on Dr Prius.
It appears voltage sensor #8 is not connected or connected to the wrong place. Number 8's 16 volts is divided equally by sensors 7 and...
Jun 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
Start with A1 then go to B1 on the instructions. Your picture is not very clear so you will have to read them.
Jun 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
I would put some r134a in there first. See how it works. If it works leave it alone. You have to have refrigerant in it before...
Jun 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
Most of the gen3 and newer Prii have pretty bullet proof ac systems. Gen2 has a reputation for slow evaporator leaks after 15 years....
Jun 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Mechanics: what are your most common tools?.
My favorite meter regardless of price is also small, uses standard aa batteries and has several features rarely found together in most...
Jun 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
The problem is sealer can burn out the compressor. A top off will usually last a year per charge. If not it will be empty in a week...
Jun 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
While the condenser can be a leak spot and a leak there is relatively easy to see because of leaking refrigerant oil, the under dash...
Jun 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Techstream VIM Module.
PRIUSOCAL No interface with the v18 or older Techstream will program ecus anymore since Toyota has a new graphical GTS+ version that has...
Jun 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Per person income?.
Everybody gets at least standard deduction per person which is factored in later, not at adjusted gross income.
Jun 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
