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rjparker liked Brian1954's post in the thread Random Engine Shutdown/Low Power.
@BuckleSpring. How many miles on the car? How much oil does the car consume in 5000 miles? Maybe the catalytic converter is...
May 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).
Pretty sure its removing the timing chain cover and the pan, a big job worth $2500 or higher in the US. The three bolts holding it in...
May 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Disease Prevention and Health Reseach.
Hantavirus took out Gene Hackman's wife who was also his caretaker leaving him on his own until he died a week later. Covid was not a...
May 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread No immobilizer chip in FOB.
My understanding is when you don't have a working fob, it requires a licensed locksmith listed as a current member of the NASTF Vehicle...
May 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.
yes JDM used in Japan - some as recently as 2021
May 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.
I can't believe you did not replace the engine especially in this case. A Jdm for $1,200 is easier than the head gasket job with a...
May 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Gen 3 popping noise at acceleration.
Excessive brakes while braking will quickly break the brakes. Which is what you are doing by coasting in neutral. No regen braking...
May 13, 2026 at 6:58 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius ICE won't stop running.
Typically continued running at lights or other stops means a weak hybrid battery. In theory it could mean the coolant temperature is...
May 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread non smart key fob draining battery.
Partially depends if its a wireless smartkey or a traditional insertable key. Either way I would immediately go to a good locksmith...
May 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.
Above aftermarket video cut to spark plug takes out 40k 4Runner engine [MEDIA] Discussing a 40k 4Runner. A reference to a Sienna...
May 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.
No inferences needed. I will agree to disagree. No excessive oil burning residue sucked into the egr before the cats (fixed in gen4...
May 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Seeking new screen with Android Auto - 2012 Prius.
I went with a 11.4" Ottoscreen AI selling for $179. I use Carplay but it has Android Auto, 8 core processor, wireless connection to the...
May 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread Very faint clicks at stop from brake actuator.
The raising pressure time is fast and good, a sign the pump is good. Time between pump operations is acceptable given most people get...
May 10, 2026 at 11:47 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Very faint clicks at stop from brake actuator.
A key metric is how long it takes for the pump to raise pressure and then shutoff. The second is how long between pump runs when no...
May 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread v Five passenger door and hatch unlock for Three/Two.
You are talking to a guy with only 14 years of deep dives on a Prius v and a few more years on this site with two gen2s. No personal...
May 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
