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    How do you replace the windshield wiper inserts??

    I recently replaced the inserts on all blades myself, thanks to the good ideas here. Were it not for this thread, I would never have known of the...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Sep 10, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    What services you need and what you don't

    I recommend Keiji Auto Service in Skokie. Keiji specializes in Toyota's, and was referred to me by a friend (Toyota owner) who's been using him...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Changing a Prius Wiper Blade

    While researching part numbers for my 2005 year, I came upon slightly different ones than those referenced in document: 85214-44140 for front...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Mar 22, 2012 in forum: Knowledge Base Articles Discussion
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    Squeaky Noise From Front Passenger Area

    Rest, I'm glad to hear of your success in eliminating the squeaks. I don’t think ours are similar but wholeheartedly agree that they can be so...
    Post by: TidelandProud, May 14, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Squeaky Noise From Front Passenger Area

    Thanks for the report. It's been awhile since I checked and didn't realize there was another comment. My search of the TSB your dealer cited,...
    Post by: TidelandProud, May 12, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    touch up questions

    I appreciate the encouragement, chinna. In the end, I took the car to a trusted body shop and had my contact take a look. He declared the rust...
    Post by: TidelandProud, May 8, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    touch up questions

    Thanks chinna and richard for the extra details. Lots of steps, materials and precautions to follow. Kinda intimidating for this novice. For...
    Post by: TidelandProud, May 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    touch up questions

    Glad to hear of your success and appreciate you sharing special regimen. Also relieved at the prospect of not having to sand. Some additional...
    Post by: TidelandProud, May 2, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    touch up questions

    Thanks for confirming.
    Post by: TidelandProud, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    touch up questions

    I've got a small chip on one of the front doors that's caused by flying construction debris. With no touching up, that chip has since discolored...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Hit and Run - Need Fix Up Paint..Help!

    I totally agree with Patrick. If you want it to look good, better to have it done professionally. Alternatively, since it's the bumper, you...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check your Cabin Air Filter Today!

    Re: Check your Cabin Air Filter Today! This worked perfectly. What a relief, thanks so much! I thought I had tried every permutation...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check your Cabin Air Filter Today!

    Re: Check your Cabin Air Filter Today! Thanks for responding. You're right about John's site -- The step-by-step pictures were extremely...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check your Cabin Air Filter Today!

    Re: Check your Cabin Air Filter Today! Thanks to the fantastic direction here, I was able to change both filters. Ordered parts from RockAuto...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check your Cabin Air Filter Today!

    Re: Check your Cabin Air Filter Today! I have the same question. According to Fram's site, CF 10132 is for the Avalon, Camry and Solara while...
    Post by: TidelandProud, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting