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rjparker attached a file to the thread broken thermostat bolt.
When you throw in the towel and are at a point where a shop can't get it out, you can change the timing chain cover (removal needed for...
Jan 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread *URGENT ADVICE NEEDED*.
He reported on youtube it was a bad plug
Jan 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread P219A code cannot resolve.
Starts with no cost egr block flow test [MEDIA] At about 10:15 in the video he starts talking about the egr valve letting "air" into...
Jan 20, 2026 at 7:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread How did Toyota f*** up the Gen 5 so badly?.
It provides better stability and better traction on slippery surfaces, not rollers. With snow and ice storms now a regular thing in...
Jan 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius cold start?.
Advice vs advise. Your video sounds really loud but it is hard to judge from your video. Does it clear up and get quieter a minute or...
Jan 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Just need to vent....
There are free Turbo Tax versions for US but they are just for simple returns. Turbo Tax does promote it and gets you to setup a...
Jan 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread broken thermostat bolt.
The problem with beginner welding is you could permanently fuse the bolt into the block or melt the aluminum. You have already stated...
Jan 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread $1100 Refurbished Battery Performing Poorly After 3 Months.
"Oh, my great-grandpa who invented nickel metal hydrate" and other claims. [MEDIA] The facts are it costs time and money to "rebuild"...
Jan 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread High beams no longer working.
Verify the wire harness connector is not burned or melted. If so replace with ceramic connectors. Be sure to check the ground wires as...
Jan 19, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread How did Toyota f*** up the Gen 5 so badly?.
For my money the 2.5L Camry LE hybrid is a far superior car for thousands less. More room, more power, great mpg.
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread How did Toyota f*** up the Gen 5 so badly?.
The big draw of the new Rav4 will be a better ride and lower wind noise which was a CRV advantage in the past. Plus more power and an...
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Gen 4 Engine into Gen 3 Prius Partial Guide.
Odds are you have more wiring / connector issues with your air fuel sensor upstream of the cat. [ATTACH] Not sure about the open...
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread P219A code cannot resolve.
1. When does it misfire and what can you feel, hear, etc? 2. Brand of plugs, coils and maf? 3. Have you done the block egr flow test?
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:12 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Is replacing TPMS transmitters worth it? I think NOT.
It is so easy and low cost that I can't understand the guys who refuse to repair a safety device that prevents blowouts on 20 psi tires...
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Gen 4 Engine into Gen 3 Prius Partial Guide.
P0010 is an open or short on the variable valve timing solenoid (camshaft timing oil control). Open could mean it's not pushed on...
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM
