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rjparker attached a file to the thread Replacing the blower motor.
Given you are in Australia, there is a good chance your blower is different than ours based on "the old motor [number] is 272700-8074."...
Apr 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread How expensive is the flat tire charge, if you have no spare?.
I only "Ready" our cars. Starters are so 90's. I gave it back and the kid still got a decent tip, partially because he/they rounded...
Apr 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread How expensive is the flat tire charge, if you have no spare?.
A week ago we were at a nice restaurant when presented with a check for $55. Just happened to have a $100 dollar bill so it went on...
Apr 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Brake pads and Rotors?.
He already bought parts
Apr 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Brake pads and Rotors?.
Frankly, most mechanics can change pads and rotors. I would ask smaller independent shops near you. The only advice for them is to...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Help Prepping for Sale.
Bumper cover prepainted and shipped? If so I would expect to be BlackJ-ed.
Apr 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Losing Coolant.
The first independent guy is understandable. The second dealer "tech" was probably a junior maintenance guy who gets paid by the job,...
Apr 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Losing Coolant.
Blocking off the flow going into and out of the Exhaust Heat Exchanger is one possible diagnostic test if the leak stops. Another would...
Apr 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread My second head gasket (relatives car) didn't go well.
It helps to know the basics like oil burning and mileage. My guess is the 2010 burns a lot of oil, clogged up the cat and everything...
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Help Prepping for Sale.
The reality is a high mile 2010 Prius has no significant trade in value at a dealer; maybe $1500 on paper that is really just a discount...
Apr 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Hybrid battery problem or just its cooling fan?.
[ATTACH] Got to be kidding...
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Hybrid battery problem or just its cooling fan?.
A P0A80 is enough for Toyota to replace the hybrid battery if it is still under warranty. It does not mean its too hot because those...
Apr 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Coolant in Oil.
The head gasket was blown the first time you had the morning "rattle and shake". Not a long time later. What happened by driving was...
Apr 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Codes P3190, P3191 after replacing EGR cooler, egr switch, intake manifold.
Coolant dropping? Ask the German ex Toyota mechanic. [MEDIA]
Apr 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM -
rjparker posted a new thread.
Another Toyota Master Tech Repairs a Gen3 Head Gasket
"...is not question if this will happen, this is the question when it will happen" 177k mile 2010 [MEDIA]
Forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Apr 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
