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noise that resonates into the cabin, usually starts to get louder from 30-40mph. Note that on the prius some wheel bearing issues don't show up as...
the Prius is not a pressed in bearing type and the bearing don't have a magnetic strip for the ABS sensor. It uses the tooth in the CV axle for...
save your money, those converter cleaners are a scam for SULEV (like the Prius) Buy a Powerball if you happen to have it fixed by using one of...
any "el cheapo" brake pads and rotors will do. It's not a BMW/Mercedes/Porsche where you need a decent brake to stop the car. Bad thing about...
the gen2 doesn't require a lot of maintenance, change the spark plugs and/or ignition coils if you noticed misfires. If not then leave them alone,...
The previous owner of my 426k miles Prius has this hack. The 3-way coolant valve failed so he disconnected the hoses from the valve by...
3. The sodium-ion cells are "designed" to last 10+ years. typical marketing jargon.. I could even sell a product that was "designed" to last for...
the maxi ap2500e replaces ap200. Functionality wise they're the same except for the GM CAN support. Autel AP200 vs Autel AP2500/AP2500E |...
This concludes my saga on restoring the 425k miles Prius that I bought last April. It didn't show any head gasket symptoms at that time but it did...
parts store battery and Walmart batteries usually last 3-5yrs, you could get lucky and get 7yrs. OEM definitely last longer, my Camry hybrid...
after replacing the head gasket, I noticed gasoline smell on the engine bay. It turned out I pinched one of the o-rings when I replaced the...
there are lots of tools you can borrow from a parts store for this job. Not having the right tool will make the job difficult but sometimes the...
shops normally charge a flat rate per hour. They normally waive the diagnostic fee if you let them do the repairs after the diagnosis. The...
the whole narrative on the P0016 and ignition coils doesn't add up. Either it's a misdiagnosis and the shop is not telling you the whole story....
just get the cheapest tires from Walmart (which I did), Michelins are way overrated for a Prius, I however have Michelins on my trucks/SUVs and...
me too, looks like we're missing the big picture here.. kind of a story that isn't a story at all..
very rare for the cam phaser to fail on gen2.. common ones are chain (P0016) and the vvt solenoid (P0011/P0012)
it could be the chain and/or tensioner. The tensioner is a simple ratcheting mechanism that uses oil pressure to keep the chain tight.
definitely they are working since you won't that get code if they aren't.
the timing chain could stretch if oil changes are not done properly. How was this maintained? when you say "dying" you mean the dashboard just...
