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rjparker replied to the thread Probable head gasket.
Gen3 does not require an overheat to cause a hg to leak.
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Finally - lights from Brake Booster/Pump failure.
It has to code first. Same goes for the hybrid battery when dealing with any warranty even though frequent cycling is a brake booster...
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Checking tire pressure?.
Yes. However the process when installing new tpms sensors becomes easier in later models.
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:08 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Proposed method for non-invasive head gasket failure detection.
The problem starts with a few coolant drops accumulated overnight by residual coolant pressure released after the engine cools down. A...
Jul 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius Head Gasket?.
It was a head gasket on the first cold start rattle long before you could observe obvious coolant loss. Be sure to accurately check for...
Jul 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Checking tire pressure?.
TPMS initialization (low pressure alarm set) from gen2 owners manual. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Engine Overheating and Coolant Overflow.
Congratulations. What coolant line was leaking? Was it just a clamp?
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Checking tire pressure?.
Actually the low tire pressure alarm point by law is 75% of the tire pressure at the time the "set" switch is pressed. If the tire...
Jul 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Advice on possible purchase 2015.
Cats are not the concern on a gen3. AC is usually very reliable and rarely even leak. That car probably has a leak. Best case...
Jul 24, 2026 at 10:48 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread EGR Cooler "Nightmare Nut" Removal.
Right now on ebay a used 25601-37010 egr cooler shipped from the US is $110. New about $188. Some UK and Japan sellers are slightly...
Jul 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Tipping the gas station dude.
In Texas, waiters are paid $2.13 an hour with no benefits like health or vacations. They are expected to make at least $5.12 an hour...
Jul 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Independent Repair Shops. Worth the "Savings"?.
With practice its 15 minutes labor. You need to save that 45 minutes for the brake booster and head gasket job down the road. The real...
Jul 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread EGR Cooler "Nightmare Nut" Removal.
Torx socket is required to remove the stud unless the hex nut is corroded onto the stud.
Jul 24, 2026 at 6:37 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Antenna/Amp Failure??.
Don't respond inside a quote. Be careful when pulling the headliner. It is solid and tucked under adjacent panels.
Jul 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Showered my engine bay with coolant, now Check Hybrid triangle.
I have one of these stored in the hatch [ATTACH] I would probably buy a new oem pump from an online Toyota dealer but if I were caught...
Jul 23, 2026 at 8:26 PM
