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rjparker replied to the thread P0A08 and I have to pee! Can I drive at all?.
You have a very serious overheating problem. The last thing you should do is an hour long idle. I would not drive it anywhere when the...
Jun 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.
Sounds like the carfax report has the wrong date. Carfax is far from accurate. Costco oil is fine. The dealer is unlikely to tell you...
Jun 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.
You used a little over 2 gallons. The gauge is not linear at the top. Normally Brake Booster Assemblies / Actuators / Master...
Jun 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Is There A Best Case Scenario Which Minimises Carbon Build Up In EGR Circuit?.
Egr cooler. Buying new online is not too bad as the prices have come down over the years. There are no aftermarket or counterfeit egr...
Jun 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius losing power on hills.
It's possible there are more than one issue. This is a serious symptom, typical of a head gasket leak causing low coolant OR a serious...
Jun 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread TOYOTA Prius V AUX USB INPUT PORT P/N 86190-48030.
All I can tell you is my 2012 v with a 57011 has a usb port that charges. Normally I use bluetooth for other phone to radio audio. Of...
Jun 29, 2026 at 10:24 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread TOYOTA Prius V AUX USB INPUT PORT P/N 86190-48030.
. Then its most likely the cable shown in posts 2 and 7. The 4 wires number 1-4. I would ohm them out. The usb a standard pin outs...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread I overtorqued my head bolts, what should I do?.
I have seen incorrectly torqued head bolts blow a new gasket in weeks. I would either leave them alone and hope, or pull them off,...
Jun 29, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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rjparker liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Head bolts - reusing or replacing?.
Yes but step one is to access the bolts. It's likely all good. Anyway, attached. (looking at attached, overall length is indicated,...
Jun 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Struggles uphill.
It is normal for the engine to rev high on a steep uphill, the kind where you normally are slowed down. As noted in another thread, its...
Jun 29, 2026 at 4:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Leaking from oil pressure sensor?.
Typically its the timing chain cover sealant just above the oil pressure sensor. A bib job. However the sensor can be changed by...
Jun 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2019 Prius Slow Coolant Leak.
Keep in mind most service advisors have never been mechanics. Most dealerships might have one Master Mechanic and he may not have...
Jun 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Is There A Best Case Scenario Which Minimises Carbon Build Up In EGR Circuit?.
The op said he can't find a shop that wants to do it. The best approach is to keep your 2011 from burning oil. Oil burned through the...
Jun 29, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Why doesn't the app indicate 12V battery level?.
I suspect he drinks plenty.
Jun 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius NO CODE--Won't READY!.
Dr Prius won't read all the codes. There should be codes if it suddenly stopped but we really don't know that because you said it was...
Jun 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM
