Mendel Leisk

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.

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

Thanks for all the help you’ve given the community Mendel! I could really use your thoughts on my head gasket post when you have a minute

https://priuschat.com/threads/diy-head-gasket-complete-now-error-codes.240168/

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?

Hi Mendel, could you please have look at this thread? https://priuschat.com/threads/abs-brake-and-traction-lights-on-with-codes-c1252-c1253-c1256-c1365.240159/

Much appreciated.

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?

I am currently in the process of head gasket replace on my 2013 with about 212k and was wanting a good diagram of the timing chain markings. I always notice you posting links of them (diagrams) through Toyota's website. I have scoured it to avail. Could you please point me in the right direction?

Hello Mendel. I would just like to say how much I appreciate your wisdom and willingness to help everyone on this forum! Read many of your posts for years.

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(someone wake me, when 5th Prius LE with 3-door touch to lock/unlock, and cloth upholstery, spare, and no AWD, is available in Canada)

great to read of your avid DIY history, God bless

Hello Mendel. I know you have provided some good information that looked like it came from a Gen2 shop manual. Do you have any insight into the kind of grease that is used inside the Gen2 steering rack? I am going to attempt to take off the boots and grease what I can get at. Local dealer did not seem to have this info.

Hi Mendel, bought the ctek 4.3 and was confirming where to hook up the negative end of the harness with the comfort attachment. Is it okay to hook it to the negative bolt or does it need to be hooked up to the part attached to the body of the cars grounding bolt? Also do you leave yours on continuously or disconnect once fully charged? Thank you

Where can I obtain an official Toyota repair manual for a 2020 Prius prime
Dennis Waller

Thanks so much for the response. I think I’m in the “final countdown “

Hi Mendel. In a 2021 post by Ilovegirls about head gaskets you explain why coolant blows out the coolant reservoir. Very helpful thank you.
I have coolant blowing out the reservoir consistently on my 2013 PriusV (237,101). Bars & K-Seal have worked since about 130,000 mi. Question- Is this the “death rattle” or are there bandaids that will extend the life without a full head gasket repair?

Hello Mendel. In one of your posts, you suggest that people send you a message and you will send back a link to a service manual. I could really use the service manual for 2ng gen Prius. Thanks very much! Lynn Kasdorf

Hi Mendel. I would like to replace my valve stem seals and need an in-depth, step-by-step guide on how to do this including part numbers. Do you know of any threads or videos that show this? I can't work with a general overview of the procedure. I need specific instructions. Many thanks for your help.

Mr. Leisk, is there a video on how to fill transmission fluid from above as you have done? thanks... CR

Hi Mendel,
I am considering a 2013 PIP with 58K miles. I am a DIYer, can handle EGR.
I will check the battery and test drive.
Do you have any other advice? bisco recommend not buying any Gen 3, so I'm wary.
Thank you,
Lee