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rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
What I see is a low res pic in the summer with a high sun vs a high res pic in the winter with a low sun. Maybe an unoccupied house.
Jan 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
What is the issue other than paint color and a piece of bad trim?
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:09 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread [New Owner Questions] 2004 Prius - Fuel Economy, Battery Swap, Gas Gauge & AC Noise.
US EPA [ATTACH] The system's calculated fuel economy is a guess. Hybrid battery replacement requires no resets or configuration....
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Dreaded P0A80 Code - Car Running / Charging Good..
A battery test is quick and does not require a scanner. Even if you paid for a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) which would include a...
Jan 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Dreaded P0A80 Code - Car Running / Charging Good..
A multipoint inspection is almost always done by the oil change guys whose marching orders are to sell brakes and struts. The Dr Prius...
Jan 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Is replacing TPMS transmitters worth it? I think NOT.
Honda's system uses the abs sensors to detect different rotational speed of a low pressure tire. But all tires low is missed and there...
Jan 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread ICE starts 5 seconds after backing up - normal ?.
First, the ICE operation is faster after startup when heat is being requested. However if it won't stay in ev going downhill when...
Jan 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Does anyone use OBD Gauge for monitoring RPM and water temperature?.
Pushing ten years with a P10 obd2 scanner directly hitting the can bus whenever the car is running. Two possible issues are a) the obd2...
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:20 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Oil leak front engine cover (not oil sensor).
[ATTACH] Timing chain cover leaks are common. Not all are seeps.
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread AC Blowing Not Cold.
A set of gauges are as "basic" as it gets for ac system diagnosis. Has the ac ever worked (cold air) in your ownership? These systems...
Jan 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread *URGENT ADVICE NEEDED*.
Quality iridium plugs are not going burn to a crisp. Standard Platinum plugs can. Hopefully you have iridium now. I have seen gen2...
Jan 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Fuel Economy Drop After Speed Sensor Replacement.
A very good deal
Jan 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread *URGENT ADVICE NEEDED*.
I would hope top quality denso or ngk iridium plugs were installed. They are much better and should last years in a good engine. Its...
Jan 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Listening to classical music.
It was the only composed music of its time and had to be performed live. Igor Stravinsky came along in the early 1900's with the same...
Jan 22, 2026 at 11:13 PM
