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  1. rjparker attached a file to the thread Dangerous Heatwave & A/C Died.

    Obviously the radiator fans have to be running anytime the ac is on and the car is not moving. An easy check. Has anyone actually...

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  2. rjparker replied to the thread Fort Myers /Punta Gorda Area.

    If no one has personal recommendations, I would get an appointment with a Toyota dealer. - I would also get the vin and pay for a...

    Jul 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    Plenty of people like the AP200

    Jul 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM

  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2017, 63,000 miles, showroom condition.

    There were incremental improvements in gen3 engines along the way. If you compared a 2011 gen3 to a 2017 gen3 there were improvements...

    hybrid pit gen4-3 engine mix.jpeg Jul 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM

  5. rjparker attached a file to the thread I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi.

    I was shopping Home Depot both in store and online when I needed a light almond gfci. They only had Leviton's EGFT1 Lever GFCI in...

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  6. rjparker replied to the thread I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi.

    . I wish they weren't white only.

    Jul 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    The brake booster sound is normal even if it has increased in frequency or duration. Codes are the determinator. Just realize dealer...

    Jul 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread Prius in for an oil change.

    The transaxle does have real gears just like a conventional automatic: what it does not have are clutches, solenoids or torque...

    Jul 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius purchase.

    Keep a good running 2008 especially if the hybrid battery was replaced. Gen2 Prii rarely blow head gaskets or inverters. Brake Booster...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread UV A/C Dye contamination.

    Trace oils will be acceptable but not desired. There is no way to flush a compressor or a dryer of oil contamination so you just hope...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM

  11. rjparker attached a file to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.

    That is another jdm engine candidate. Comes complete with an intake and egr system so you could junk yours. [ATTACH]

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  12. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius with possible clogged EGR.

    I don't think he reported any symptoms of anything except a clogged or failed egr system. I would agree the potential for future...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread Priusv drip guard issue.

    Take it back to the auto body shop; they have better adhesives such as windshield glass sealant. You just have to let it dry for awhile...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius with possible clogged EGR.

    It's a $1000 to $1500 job for a reason; major disassembly of the whole wiper assembly followed by the "nightmare" of getting the egr...

    Jul 4, 2026 at 12:54 AM

  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread Idle issue after Gen3->Gen4 engine swap.

    You need the gen3 egr system. Most people use the 3rd gen intake as well. The most successful swaps used the gen3 head. This allows...

    Gen4 coolant flow.jpeg Jul 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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