What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

I am still trying to figure it out how to remove that EGR cooler. Cannot access that bottom rear nut. Mane the third time is the charm.

 

The bottom nut can be a bit fiddly.

But if you have grit and determination, it can be done.

 

I got this one
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Great for the price. My only complaint is that the button's green lights are way different than car's green.

 

I did my EGR valve/cooler clean today, and replaced the transmission fluid.

After all the horror stories of the dreaded nut, I made a deal with my local mechanic to take it off for me, I cleaned it myself overnight, and he installed it back on the next day, and did the transmission flush (where I provided the Toyota fluid).

Cost came out to $275 + tax. And the mechanic complaining to me how hard the nut was to get off :-P. Which is the same price the dealership quoted me to just change the fluid.

 

I don't think some people are using the correct tool to remove the nuts and bolts.
I don't remember which tool I used but none were really difficult. A little tricky, but not hard.
Maybe I got lucky? I did put anti-sieze on everything before reassembly so it would be easier next time.
Is everyone talking about the one at the bottom of the cooler?

 

kinda quiet here so here you go. Pictures speak louder than long descriptive post which I hate reading

 

Pics>wall of text

 

Picked up the left over back cargo cover from @2015BlizzardPriusFour today:

Free Rolling Cargo Cover from 2015 Prius 4 w/tan interior. Pick-up near Turlock California

Much better shape than our original cover than has seen better days.

Always good to meet another member.

 

The tool look like the picture I am attaching. I tried looking for it in Amazon in metric sizes but I don't know what they are called.

 

Ratcheting wrench .

Also an E8 Torx socket is very helpful .

 

Wow. It is $60 for a set in Amazon!

 

Try Harbor Freight .

I bought 2 sets there at a fraction of that price and they do the job.

 

New tires and alignment

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5 Pc Metric Flex-Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set

 

I used a swivel socket, and a wobbly extention, and the e-torx.
I rarely use the rachet wrench.

 

Try craigslist for tools too....
I have never bought anything new except food, condoms , underwear and socks......
Salamat pare

 

Where did you get that turn signal/fog light set up? Looks good!

 

Nice meeting you guys today @hybridpit

 

What did I do with my Gen 3 today? Bought it! Got a certified pre-owned 2015 Gen 3 package 2 for DD1 with only 18k miles. Sweet and she’s happy! We are now a three Prii family