Mendel Leisk

Senior Member, Male, 73, from Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Here Dec 17, 2022

Mendel Leisk was last seen:: Viewing thread With the talk about blown head gasket in the Gen4 forum..., Mar 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM

1. wr69
  hi mendel, is this the oxiclean stuff you used for the EGR cooler cleaning? Basically powdered laundry detergent?
  
  https://www.homedepot.com/p/OxiClean-White-Revive-Powder-5-lbs-Fabric-Stain-Remover-51652/205689798
  
  thx,
  
  Will
  
  Oct 7, 2021
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  3. alftoy
    Used the Oxi-burst no name brand from Superstore for $4.50 for a tub. Basically sodium carbonate, sodium percarbonate. Urnex coffee espresso machine cleaning cleaners have the same ingredients. Just used Oxi-burst on my coffee stained french press micro filters and urns, stainless steel came out like new.
    
    Oct 22, 2021
  4. wr69
    thx again, i competed the EGR clean a month or so ago. was going to write up some notes for everyone's benefit. the oxy-clean worked, but took overnight soaking and a few clean/spray cycles.
    
    Nov 14, 2021
  5. Mendel Leisk
    Hi @wr69. I checked the exact name of the product I used, it's:
    
    OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover
    
    Here's a link to their main product page:
    
    https://www.oxiclean.com/en/products
    
    And the specific product:
    
    https://www.oxiclean.com/en/products/stain-fighters/oxiclean-versatile-stain-remover
    
    The one you linked might be similar but with added whiteners, not sure.
    
    Nov 14, 2021
2. seeker311
  Hey Mendel. The prius chat app for Android is not working for me today and I cannot find it in the Google play app store. Have you heard anything about this?
  
  Jul 27, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I'm relatively unaware of these comments, only check in very infrequently.
    
    Oct 7, 2021
3. Katsu Curry
  Hi Mendel. Sorry, I didn't see an option for Private Message. I'm refurbishing a 2004 Gen 2 Prius. I'm in Vancouver and trying to find a reasonably priced 12V battery (on a very tight budget). You had mentioned something about Canadian Tire having a Motomaster that might work and you considered buying it. Did you ever get a new battery? Any recommendations? Thanks.
  
  Jul 24, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Have not replaced yet, but still likely to go with CT option.
    
    Jul 24, 2021
    
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4. Pulse07
  Hi Mendel Leisk, Private message is not working for me. I saw your advice that toyota 1F7 Classic Silver Metallic is a match for the silver part of the alloys and Hubcaps. Do you know the paint code for the black part of the hubcaps?
  
  Jul 19, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Like the song, black is black? Though there ARE colour-match blacks. I’ve picked up universal black touch up pens in past. One complication might be mat vs satin vs gloss though.
    
    Jul 19, 2021
5. Mendel Leisk
  Happy to be here
  
  Jul 14, 2021
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6. rjparker
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  Jul 13, 2021
7. Mendel Leisk
  Climbing towards the light; I hope…
  
  Jul 4, 2021
8. Mendel Leisk
  Just happy to be here :)
  
  May 23, 2021
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9. Mendel Leisk
  Still here
  
  May 12, 2021
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  In
  
  May 9, 2021
11. Mendel Leisk
  Kinda in
  
  May 8, 2021
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  In
  
  May 3, 2021
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  Out
  
  May 2, 2021
14. Steph1972
  Got my PlugOut Power Inverter kit.
  This turns my prius into a generator for my house.
  
  Check out PlugOutPower.com
  They have a discount going on right now that saves you $200
  .
  #18612 Saturday at 3:24 PM
  
  Hello sir , hope you’re having time to look at this post I’ve seen today on the newbie forum , curious to know what you’re thinking of this , thanks for your time ....
  
  Feb 16, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Sorry, no clue about stuff like that. :)
    
    Feb 16, 2021
    
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15. Eugen
  Hi!2017 Prius I do have a coolant leak,dealer says is from my Exhaust Heat Recirculation System.The problem is that part is quite expensive and if I do it I just want to be sure is from there. How can I test it? I was thinking to bypass the exhaust gas heat exchanger linking those 2 water hoses with a metal pipe . I want to try this only to see if I still have the leak. What do you think about this idea?
  
  Jan 19, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Maybe post a question, get a concensus. Electro.... is one member who REALLY knows his stuff, flag him and Chapman and so on. It’s got the CAT right? Around $3K.
    
    Jan 19, 2021
    
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  3. Joe W
    Just wondering if you did that temp repair with the pipe bypassing the coolant heater and how it worked out. Thanks
    
    Oct 22, 2022
  4. Mendel Leisk
    PM Eugen?
    
    Oct 22, 2022
16. Johnrdl
  I hope you/family are well. I appreciate the information you provided last time I posted. I have 2010 Prius, Base 2 with 25,800 miles. It's 10 years old and need service advice: Brake fluid exchange, Coolant exchange inverter, Coolant exchange engine, Trans axle fluid exchange, HV fan cleaning. Thanks.
  
  Jan 12, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Toyota USA recommends 15 yrs or 150k miles for inverter coolant. That said, 10 yrs or 100k is Toyo Canada recommendation.
    
    Jan 12, 2021
    
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  3. Johnrdl
    Most likely going to do brake fluid exchange, engine coolant exchange, and trans axle fluid exchange at end of month along with my oil change. Spoke with Toyota USA and said definitely sooner the better for all of them. Always appreciate the help.
    
    Jan 15, 2021
17. FLdreamin
  Hi Mendel - got the Noco Gen1 Mini, but the dang thing comes with eyelets. My ground bolt is nicely rusted on and the front jump point isn't budging. Alligator clips would've been ideal here. Any ideas?
  
  Jan 9, 2021
18. Ragingfit
  Hey Mendel, My kid want's to buy a Prius but doen't want one that burns oil. What year are we in the clear?
  Thanks!
  - Fix That Prius !!!
  
  Dec 29, 2020
  2. Mendel Leisk
    2015 for sure. Revision happened some time through 2014, just from what I’ve “gleaned”.
    
    Dec 29, 2020
    
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19. vvillovv
  what is the son driving 3 years after the the last post about the wifes car?
  I just finished babysitting a pack and putting the 06 back in service.
  
  Nov 14, 2020
  2. Mendel Leisk
    Mazda CX-5. (Sorry btw, just noticed this)
    
    Feb 10, 2021
    
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20. davekro
  Do you recall the guy with his Prius (PIP)? He modded it to tow a small travel trailer. I searched but could not find him.
  
  Oct 11, 2019
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Oil Catch Can info
More Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tips
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
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