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  1. MikeDee
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    Mobil 1 0W16

    Is the engine designed for this viscosity oil?
    Post by: MikeDee, May 30, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  2. MikeDee
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    Have to say goodbye

    Can you even find a new Corolla at a dealer? It's pitiful the low inventories of Toyotas. How are they even staying profitable?
    Post by: MikeDee, May 27, 2023 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
  3. MikeDee
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    Expected mpg improvement from EGR etc cleaning?

    The Corolla uses a similar engine. It uses the Otto cycle instead of Atkinson. It puts out more horsepower and hence the combustion temperatures...
    Post by: MikeDee, May 21, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2011 with 280k miles, do the water pump?

    They really should have a low coolant level sensor in the overflow tank. Waiting till an overheat alert is too late. Turn off signatures in Tapatalk...
    Post by: MikeDee, May 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2011 with 280k miles, do the water pump?

    Does the Prime have the exhaust heat recovery system? iPhone ? Pro
    Post by: MikeDee, May 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  6. MikeDee
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    2011 with 280k miles, do the water pump?

    If you notice, this warranty extension covers the EGR valve. No mention of the EGR cooler or the intake manifold. Also, a stuck open EGR valve can...
    Post by: MikeDee, May 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2011 with 280k miles, do the water pump?

    Only a subset of Prius Chatters do EGR cleaning as a preventive maintenance. Dealers don't and Toyota is silent about it so my money is on that...
    Post by: MikeDee, May 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2011 with 280k miles, do the water pump?

    Hmmm.... 280K miles without cleaning the EGR system and the head gasket isn't blown? More proof that the EGR system has nothing to do with head...
    Post by: MikeDee, May 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius Prime Bumpy Ride and Vibrations at High Speed

    Wheel balance or out of round tires?
    Post by: MikeDee, May 18, 2023 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    EGR Cooler Cleaning (What I learned!..)

    Somebody used a bicycle spoke to open up the passages.
    Post by: MikeDee, May 7, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  11. MikeDee
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    In your opinion what are the best longevity things to do

    You might want to search the Gen 3 threads. This was discussed in this forum a long time ago. At the time (maybe still true) a 0W oil was not...
    Post by: MikeDee, May 4, 2023 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    In your opinion what are the best longevity things to do

    My owners manual says ILSAC GF-5 engine oil, 0W-20. It used to be that a 0W oil was not available in a non-synthetic. Has that changed?
    Post by: MikeDee, May 4, 2023 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    EGR maintenance - bay area shops?

    Gasket Masters, Manteca CA?
    Post by: MikeDee, May 3, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  14. MikeDee
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    What happens if I disconnect the 12v battery?

    No. The battery is just fine. See post #14. The charger also does diagnostics and reconditioning of the battery, which takes time. It made it...
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 29, 2023 in forum: Prime Audio, Electronics, and Infotainment
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    Can head gasket replacement cause water pump to fail?

    What about the 12v? Everyone seems to blame that for all manner of ills. iPhone ? Pro
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Can head gasket replacement cause water pump to fail?

    What, now EGR causes water pump failure! iPhone ? Pro
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    What happens if I disconnect the 12v battery?

    4.3 amps iPhone ? Pro
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 24, 2023 in forum: Prime Audio, Electronics, and Infotainment
  18. MikeDee
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    What happens if I disconnect the 12v battery?

    I have a CTEK (56-864) MUS4.3 battery charger. My car recently sat for 10 days unused (EVSE unplugged). I charged the battery with the charger,...
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 24, 2023 in forum: Prime Audio, Electronics, and Infotainment
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    Re-torquing head bolts and gaskets...

    Is there some locking feature that keeps head bolts tight? Unless they are unscrewing, I don't think there's a need to re-torque. I would also...
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2015 Prius Check hybrid system, won’t start

    Is the problem fixed? iPhone ? Pro
    Post by: MikeDee, Apr 22, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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