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It might not be a leak, but an improperly bled system after installation. The Prius braking system requires a special procedure for bleeding the...
Not luck; just good engin engineering. Still working great after more than 10+ years. Toyota has adopted them for the next ge generations of...
Flex and ductile structures absorb vibrations that cause m metal fatigue which us the result of brittle fracture. The bonds between the molecules...
Anyone having any knowledge of basic mechanical engineering know the difference between brittle fracture. If a structure under load oes not...
All structures flex. Some more than others. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it does not exist.
Yeah, the chassis is overly flexible.
I tried and ditched rear sway bar, finding that the chassis braces did the job better. Another thing I got was a full sized spare and the 18lb....
When I got my 2012 Prius v in February 2012, I was so surprised to find out how flexible the entire body was. Even my 1998 Mazda MPV minivan...
Expect all the D.O.G.E. cuts and the clawback Congressional approved assistance to the States and local governments to create shortfalls that will...
The only way to find out is to remove some of the rear panels and find a connector, if any, that mates up to the connector going to the backup...
A corroded low voltage control connector is the most common way that Prius AC compressors fail other than mechanical issues. Improper control...
Apparently, from your findings, it's time for replacement. Genuine Toyota is the best, but very expensive with no assembled "quick strut*...
I would also run the engine in low gear with the wheels off the ground and have a friend turn the steering to each side. Using stethoscopel,...
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Yes, absolutely easy. Prep by removing all the old wax with a detailing prep or Dawn dish washer liquid. Apply Glasscoat with a 2 inch cosmetic...
I would get the front wheels off of the pavement on jack stands and have a friend turn the steering from stop to stop. That way, you can use a...
It might not be the top bearing swivel on the strut. I would examine the ball joints, the tie rod bushings and the contol arm bushings for...
Unless tge struts are leaking, the struts are fine. My 2012 v has shredded strut boots from UV exposure and age. They went at 33k miles. Just...
If you really want the fasteners to hold, an M6 rivet nut is the perfect fit in the 7mm holes in Toyotas with no drilling. Then, I would use M6...
Toyota uses 7mm plastic push rivets.
