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I smell BS. They don't break in Toyotas that much.
Yes, it a stereotype, but based on the fact that new Prius drivers love to maximize EV and act as rolling speed blocks. When I encounter such a...
With modern cat converters it's next to impossible unless it's massive (1qt in 200 miles) or cat died.
OP here. For the record, I changed my vote from no consumption to consumption as it started at 75000 miles. 10,000 OCI. Now, it looks like there...
Thanks for linking my poll on this. For the record, I changed my vote from no consumption to consumption as it started at 75000 miles. 10,000 OCI.
Interesting info if true. That would agree with some taxi drivers from Europe who reported major failures before 200,000. I bought my 2010 based...
My take on Canada OCI is they treat it as severe service and slashed the interval in half. It's fair to assume some Canadians drive short...
Look, it's never just one thing. It's a combination of low tension rings (in Toyota's hybrids) and piston deposits that gives you oil consumption...
$750 or more per each side. Last night I found quite a few old mechanic type sides claiming that if ticking is mild, it could be fixed by...
I'm reviving this thread with an update because it's the best one on the Prius CV joint issue, even though it's not without misinformation (ie....
thank you all for replying. i'm not counting totaled cars or cars i got rid because they were in bad shape. my wife seems more tolerant as hers...
yeah, the magnet was still sticking strong to the drain plug. however, knowing there are even stronger (moving) magnets/electromagnets inside the...
I've been driving Prius for almost 7 years and I'm getting bored by it and itching for a change. It just occurred to me, I kept my previous DD for...
Good point on the 2G drain plug. I'm not sure if I'll ever do another one though.
Mendel Leisk, thanks for confirming that noise in the outer joins is abnormal. some other folks told me the same on another (non-hybrid)...
thanks for testing that for us. my coworker confirmed usb flash drives do well in laundry (and drying) too. but some other coworkers were not as...
failing 12V battery can emit bad smell, but it's usually sulfur smell.
i'm a big fan of magnetic drain plugs and have them in most of my cars. Great visual illustration of wear and tear. i installed one (DIY by adding...
update: finally got under the car and removed the engine cover. everything is in top shape. however, when i wiggle both driveaxles hard (both side...
How would you make it tamper proof?
