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  1. rjparker replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

    We have very high property and sales taxes to make up for it.

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread Prius V not running right after head gasket replacement.

    Often its a vacuum line not connected such as the pcv or evap. Sometimes its a missing or loose gasket on the egr system. Other times...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread Trunk Hatchback Lift Supports.

    Just replace them. You can get a set from Amazon starting at $20 or at an auto supply around $45 (which I found to be too strong).

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

    You can buy replacement rings for the original design pistons which is relatively low cost for a diy'er who is not paying labor....

    Jul 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius Three - Radio/Nav Unit Replacement.

    An aftermarket unit is unlikely to work with the existing camera and you probably don't want it compared to a new camera. The previous...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread How much is your local "Trump at the Pump Tax?".

    Meanwhile at a Costco near me in Central Texas it was $3.19 a gallon with an additional 16 cents a gallon rebating from their credit...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM

  7. rjparker attached a file to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

    Valvoline R&P and B12 are probably the best for keeping a clean engine but curing oil consumption is a stretch. A guy on youtube named...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread Considering A Newer Prius.

    What are you talking about when you say "engine from Camry detuned for Prius duty"? The latest dual injection 2.5L used in Camry and...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread Sealing off cylinders without screwing spark plugs back in?.

    While B12 might help unstick rings and solve something early on, by the time oil consumption is obvious the low tension rings are worn...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread 2005 Prius, Sporadic high-pitched whining sound.

    Usually wheel bearings are a low frequency hum that often increase in volume up to 45-50 mph and may get louder in a turn. With a car...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread this website has gone ballistic..

    Maybe the Ai engines have stored most of the content by now. Unfortunately, it’s not very good at separating the wheat from the chaff.

    Jul 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread Leaking from oil pressure sensor?.

    Minor wear on cam lobes?

    Jul 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread How to adjust headlights height?.

    Adjust gen3 headlights - YouTube

    Jul 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM

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

    "I got some prime waterfront property in south Florida, really cheap..." is a sarcastic remark that effectively means if you believe...

    Jul 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM

  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    It's not the easiest manual to follow and frequent oil and coolant changes are more important. Don't try to make it a general purpose...

    P10 obd2.jpeg RPM and Voltage Sleep.jpeg IMG_2079.jpeg Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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