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rjparker replied to the thread This is Why Stop Leak Should be Banned.
Additives to swell gaskets won't work on the common leaks caused by form a gasket sealants and may swell variable valve timing seals...
May 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.
I think we might have a case of oil streaking on the dipstick mistaken for full. If the dealer added oil and the light stays off now,...
May 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.
They can be bad oil burners. It only has about 4 quarts so if the oil light came on it was almost empty. An excessive oil burner can...
May 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread HID to LED conversion.
I just repaired one of the factory pieces a few weeks ago. There are two screws at the "handle" and two bigger screws that come into...
May 24, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread replace 2023 Prius Prime with new Rav 4 Prime - blasphemy?.
The Rav4 Prime was my choice back in 22 but we ended up with a Rav4 XSE hybrid since the Rav4 Primes were getting a $10k "market...
May 24, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread heater needs to be set to 80+ for heat after AC repair.
I am pretty sure if its 80 outside and I set the system to 70 or 75f there will be no heat. The system does consider the outside...
May 24, 2026 at 1:06 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread This is Why Stop Leak Should be Banned.
The problem with ir on a Prius is the front is covered with the ac condenser and the rear is covered by the radiator fan assemblies.
May 23, 2026 at 11:42 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread This is Why Stop Leak Should be Banned.
Gen3 was value engineered by Toyota to reduce costs and maintain the price point under deadline pressures. The gen3 engine was not...
May 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Factory LED Headlight Housings.
[ATTACH] Many times mentioned but you have to shop more than a few dealers - their pricing is not the same. You also have to put it in...
May 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread This is Why Stop Leak Should be Banned.
The P10 plugs into the obd2 connector which is constantly powered. So you set it up to sleep after 180 seconds of no rpm and reduced...
May 22, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Advice on Best Way to Cool Florida Garage - Prius 4-2016.
You may be overthinking it. A hybrid battery is at risk if it overheats while being used; not so much when parked. My experience in a...
May 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Servomotor Mechanic Can’t Solve Issue.
Zero extra dollars
May 22, 2026 at 12:58 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2013 Prius V overheating, using coolant.
I have changed my coolant at least ten times. No need for maintenance mode and waiting 45 minutes for the thermostat to open. If...
May 22, 2026 at 12:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Loud fan noise when turning on.
There is no transmission chain. Hybrids confuse a lot of conventional mechanics. Get a new mechanic or at least have it diagnosed by...
May 22, 2026 at 12:06 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 200,000 Mile Club.
He is in Calif where a P0420 has to fixed with oem parts or it can't be registered. He also has a "tremendous" amount of oil...
May 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM
