Mendel Leisk
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Mendel Leisk

MMX GEN III, Male, 74, from Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    1. alanf52
      alanf52
      Hey! I know it's been asked before but there are a million opinions. My 12v battery just died in my 2008 Prius. Do you have any recommendations for a battery or at a minimum can direct me to a specific battery that would work?
      Does Walmarts brand Everstart work and are they reliable?

      Thank you so much!
      Jul 8, 2024
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      3. alanf52
        alanf52
        The battery was too big.
        Jul 13, 2024
      4. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        I’ve responded to your private message.
        Jul 13, 2024
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      5. PopCorkOff
        PopCorkOff
        I used a $30.00 lawn mower battery in my '05 Prius for at least 3 years. I would have done the same in this 2013 Prius but a friend gave me his used HONDA CRV battery, and when that failed my son shamed me into buying a similar replacement = size 51R or R 51.
        Sep 29, 2024
    2. Dduelin2
      Dduelin2
      I appreciate reading your posts in expectation of inspection and cleaning of the EGR and intact tract. Just to make sure, you are of the opinion that one can remove the two horizontal studs and not replace them after the job is done? Or just the rear one that is so difficult to get at? Thanks.
      Jun 10, 2024
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        I would only remove the lower cooler stud permanently, since access is so difficult. You also do need to remove both the nut and stud at the EGR valve, temporarily, ditto for the bolt through top bracket of cooler, and the two nuts at rear, connecting to exhaust manifold. Since those two side studs are removed you don’t need to remove the studs at exhaust manifold.
        Jun 10, 2024
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    3. pjw3
      pjw3
      May 8, 2024
    4. Cheapjeep2
      Cheapjeep2
      Is there a for sale forum here on the Prius Chat, I am not seeing one. Thank you Mendel. Troy
      Apr 24, 2024
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Yeah PriusChat Marketplace, near bottom of sites home page.
        Apr 24, 2024
    5. Rideshare Sean
      Rideshare Sean
      Mendel you can probably identify this issue! I have a 2011 Prius and on January 20th of this year, this loud hum noise started http://link.www.ridesharedriver.blog/Prius_hum_noise. That is from a mic on the "Shotgun seat" While I am driving on Interstate 275 in Tampa, FL. The noise is very loud in the car. When I get over to the left or make a left turn the noise goes away. What do you think?



      Thanks,

      Sean
      Mar 23, 2024
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Does it change pitch with speed? What’s the miles? Original wheel bearings?

        Maybe start a thread, include above info.
        Mar 23, 2024
      3. Rideshare Sean
        Rideshare Sean
        The pitch does change a little. I think it is the catalytic converter. There are 543,000 miles on the car. The wheel bearings have been replaced twice, There is a detailed maintenance log at my website.

        Sean
        Mar 23, 2024
    6. rjparker
      rjparker
      She said she added sealer as the hg noise was bothering her
      Feb 15, 2024
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    7. GoodOldBob
      GoodOldBob
      Look, I'll wait a bit. My left shoulder is "fubar" or " comminuted, compacted, 4 part, fracture of the proximal humerus " to be accurate. It will take about 3 months to heal.
      Jan 23, 2024
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      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Ouch. Yeah that lift with the toes tip was just for down-the-road.
        Jan 24, 2024
      3. Pete44
        Pete44
        I hope your shoulder is healing well and you're slowly gaining full use with no significant pain. I'm an emergency physician and know one of the best shoulder surgeons in the country if you should need one. Often you do not. Aspen Colorado Steadman Clinic, Dr. Jerod Lee. Just in case.
        Aug 30, 2024
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    8. Billy56
      Billy56
      Hi Mendel....this is Bill from Seattle. Do you ever drive south down to my area? I am close to Everett. Would be nice to meet for lunch! I love to talk Prius....you seem pretty knowledgeable. Many years ago I went to a racetrack for a sports car race....I think the track was near Coquitlam or Mission....is that right?
      Jan 5, 2024
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Ah just noticed this. I’ve got a passport, but haven’t been across the border in, well, forever. Our kids are the opposite, for trader Joe and gas. Racetrack was taken out long ago; suburban sprawl over grew everything here
        Jan 24, 2024
    9. Racerman15@comcast.net
      [email protected]
      Mendel,
      Any Idea where I can find the layout or specs for placing the side door guard moldings on a Gen 4 standard Prius?
      Dec 19, 2023
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Sorry, no. This is a Toyota accessory, a side moulding held on by adhesive? You’ve tried googling?
        Dec 19, 2023
    10. nicoj36
      nicoj36
      Mr Mendel,

      What voltage should my 12v be in? I was checking for codes with OBD the other day and my app said my 12v had 11.8v while it was on the on position checking for codes (pressed on twice) not running/started. Let me know if that's too low.
      Nov 12, 2023
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        At least 12 volt. I’d be concerned if I saw anything lower than 12.5
        Nov 12, 2023
    11. Hoan
      Hoan
      Can you tell me where the AC amplifier is on a 2020 Prius Prime?
      Sep 17, 2023
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      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        No clue, sorry.
        Sep 18, 2023
    12. pjw3
      pjw3
      You have a 10, would you buy another?
      Would you mind looing at my "What to buy" post in Gen II?
      BC is da best. Spent time in Squamish this winter. Best compliment I got was that I was the most Canadian American the people in the car had met. I blushed, I love that country. Originally from VT. Daughter in on V Island for a while this summer.
      Cheers! Pete
      Sep 4, 2023
    13. Prius RT
      Prius RT
      Jul 27, 2023
    14. Saad Yousuf
      Saad Yousuf
      Hi Mendel , sorry to bother you but, I am changing the sway link bars on my car. Part number Toyota 4882047030. Are they in pairs or is it the same part for both left and right ? Or are there different parts for left and right? Thanks for your help.
      Jun 26, 2023
    15. Montgomery
      Montgomery
      Mendel, news blurbs are stating that the fires from Canada are burning from the west to the east with the east side of Canada affecting the Eastern side of the U.S. Are there fires in the northern regions of where you live? Just trying to comb thru the fiction and facts.
      Jun 7, 2023
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Jun 7, 2023
    16. Carsten
      Carsten
      Hi Mendel, I appreciate your comments on my coolant mystery leak awhile back.
      My next big task with my car will be to fix the AC system, there's a leak somewhere.
      Wondering if you'd be so kind as to share some repair manual pdfs if you have any.
      Thank you, Carsten
      P.S. I used to live just across the border near Bellingham
      Jun 4, 2023
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        This is for your 2017, fourth gen?
        Jun 4, 2023
      3. Carsten
        Carsten
        Yes, sorry for not thinking to mention that.
        It's a Two if that matters
        Jun 5, 2023
      4. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        Ok will try to look tomorrow.
        Jun 6, 2023
    17. Sarp1028
      Sarp1028
      Apr 26, 2023
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        I’ve looked, but stumped. Lots of miles. The head gasket looks like Toyota (at the least not a blue FelPro) , with virtually all the coating missing on intake side, and failure between one and two cylinders (the usual).
        Apr 26, 2023
    18. TheTewks
      TheTewks
      You rock! I'm going to tackle the EGR cleaning process, and I'm going to Menards to buy some tools and didn't know if you had advice on what to buy to help remove the clamps and hoses?
      Apr 24, 2023
      2. Mendel Leisk
        Mendel Leisk
        There’s special pliers for pulling off hoses. For how infrequently I need them, I’ve never got around to getting them though. I did post a hose removal tip in your thread; what works for me.
        Apr 24, 2023
    19. kamrul
      kamrul
      Apr 18, 2023
    20. Saad Yousuf
      Saad Yousuf
      Hi Mendel you look like the guy everyone goes to. Would it be possible for you to get a Prius v 2012 model repair and maintenance manual?
      Feb 20, 2023
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      2. Saad Yousuf
        Saad Yousuf
        Hi Mendel I got my brakes needed from an ordinary mechanic. He did it like they normally do. I have a Prius v 2012. They did not put it invalid mode or anything. So what am I missing or was it worth it. Just did not have time to do it. Should I get it done again from Toyota?
        Feb 24, 2023
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Jul 9, 1951 (Age: 74)
    Location:
    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Occupation:
    Draftsman/Checker. Retired...
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    2010 Prius
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    Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Oil Catch Can info
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    Oil change info
    12 volt battery testing
    Brake fluid replacement
    Transaxle Fluid Change
    Flushing out engine stop-leak products
    Spin-on oil filter conversion info
    Head Gasket Replacement Videos and info
    Head Gasket Replacement - Priuschat how-to thread, by The Critic
    3rd Gen Rear Brake drag info
    Block Heater Info (3rd gen)
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