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  1. rjparker replied to the thread looking for advice regarding head gasket.

    Don't believe the cars calculated mpg. Fill up, record the miles, fillup later record the gallons bought and calculate the miles...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
  2. rjparker replied to the thread How can i install li-ion batterys on my prius.

    Yes. And most know about the short lived lithiums he sold, his failure to warranty many users and the bogus voltage averagers he used...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
  3. rjparker replied to the thread Break in oil change?.

    By 2016 Toyota fixed gen3 reliability issues by reengineering gen4. So their reputation remains good with mainstream buyers who gladly...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 10:42 PM
  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    Actually all three Prius Prime versions came with the same aluminum alloy wheels. [ATTACH] All of them came with tpms sensors. A tpms...

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  5. rjparker replied to the thread Break in oil change?.

    Toyota started the 2 year 25k "free maintenance" when gen3s and 10k mile intervals were introduced. Toyota dealers will do oil...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
  6. rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....

    Most don't know the difference. I saw "another" gen3 on the side of the road this morning with its hood up. [MEDIA]

    Aug 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM
  7. rjparker replied to the thread Subcodes with Bluetooth OBD Reader?.

    The Autel above in bluetooth

    Aug 10, 2026 at 11:32 AM
  8. rjparker replied to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    I am pretty sure the Toyota system will reject ids of 000000 and still trigger the tpms light. It would certainly be worth checking to...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM
  9. rjparker replied to the thread 12V error.

    You don't need to on a gen4

    Aug 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
  10. rjparker replied to the thread 12V error.

    It is possible to have a battery that reads 12.3v but then falls quickly when trying to Ready the car. You need a load test on that 12v...

    Aug 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
  11. rjparker attached a file to the thread cold engine with high temperature code.

    Parts cannon is not needed. A good scanner can tell you if either temperature sensor (both are very reliable ntc thermistors) or their...

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  12. rjparker replied to the thread Subcodes with Bluetooth OBD Reader?.

    Its hard to compete with Techstream for free

    Aug 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
  13. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    You search for Toyota tpms sensor for your car. An aftermarket set that sells well [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This one has a coupon reducing...

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  14. rjparker replied to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    See previous post's attachment

    Aug 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2018 PRius Prime TPMS Sensor.

    Odds are good somebody previously disabled the car's tpms system. Or the tire shop broke one or more sensors. The owners manual...

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