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I've also used both the MXV4+ and the Nokians (WRs and WRg2s) in my 190k miles of Prius driving. The Nokians are great! JeffD
I've heard of one other case. You can just get a salvaged part. Steve at Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV can probably send one at a...
I put a 2006 radio in my 2004 Prius (about $80 from Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV), but have not been able to read mpg3 audio CDs to date....
DON"T - The little 12v battery should be charged at 2 amps or below. More than that will quickly ruin the battery. The startup load is low - a...
Re: What does fresh ATF-WS look like? What are the ICE intake manifold and throttle body torque spec Check out: Prius Technical Manual (NHW20) -...
The little 12v battery has about half the capacity of a regular car battery since it is not used to start the engine. It only needs to start the...
The "bark" is caused by air bubbles passing through orifices in the brake actuator. It can usually be cured by bleeding the brakes, but if the...
Re: What does fresh ATF-WS look like? What are the ICE intake manifold and throttle body torque spec Virgin Type WS is red, but not opaque. How...
The sudden change in torque when a spinning wheel gets traction can stress the whole drive train. A torque limiting clutch in the half shaft...
I now use Nokian WRg2 (Finland) all weather tires on my 2004 Prius and will shortly buy another set. They have done well in snow/ice and now...
Measure the 12v bus actual voltage when your Prius is in "ready" mode. You can measure it at any 12v point in the car with a digital voltmeter...
Tom, Consider a a design using torque limiting clutch (one that only slips at high torque) in each half shaft like the one between the ICE and...
Rob, All mechanical water pumps in cars have a limited life. They are normally replaced every time the timing belt is replaced (60k-100k miles)...
They were supposed to change the inverter coolant loop - "Trust but Verify". The coolant for the engine loop was NOT changed as part of this...
Don't just believe your dealer - "trust but verify". Call Steve at AutoBeYours. Note that Eric who sells Prius parts said that he can supply one...
I've used Steve at Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV for salvaged Prius parts at reasonable prices. JeffD
This is a well known flaw in the Prius due to the so-called "Traction Control" (actually a drive train protection system). Most people complain...
With your equipment and skills I would think that you could bleed the brakes in your Prius DIY. :) JeffD
He can still insert the dongle to see if it stops blinking. This may be a symptom of a week dongle battery. JeffD
In a non-SKS Prius the little red flashing car shuts off whenever the "key" is in it's slot in the dash. JeffD
