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The article was originally published in the Detroit Free Press. Mr. Thelan was flogged by a number of us, as was his editor, after this less than...
Regarding oil, as has been documented by Toyota and several powertrain engineers, you should wait until your first oil change at 5000 miles before...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(htmlspinnr\";p=\"73485)</div> Much of this sensation is a result of the limited use of pure hydraulic braking....
This is true if and only if the tire supports significantly more mass than the vehicle on which it is mounted and is more reflective of "old...
Generically, this is a good presentation. However, there is actually another pump in the system. A pump is located/attached to the thermos...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KTPhil\";p=\"70242)</div> DITTO! Having developed the code for some of these so called black boxes, I can tell...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jsorger\";p=\"70222)</div> I don't have 100% new, but do have measurements from a vehicle with only a few thousand...
A few additional comments to minimize confusion. To understand the brake pressure apply function of the brake system, rather than using the...
What I know so far: The hydraulic system is operating as a front/front/rear split system. Under normal conditions, the brake ECU proportions...
While I may be proven wrong, the symptoms stated, and the actions taken to "settle down" the RPM, suggest there may be a problem with the...
Your concept is how many other traction control systems operate today and in the past. Most allow an initial amount of wheel slip when the...
Automotive engineer here with engine experience. This is another topic with much opinion and very little data offered to support it. Let me...
You are correct. I really tried to keep this simple, but got myself involved in a complex condition. My original attempt was to simply point out...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jayman\";p=\"62554)</div> I am sorry you feel this way. While it is true all vehicles will wiggle to some degree...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DanMan32\";p=\"62755)</div> Sorry, but you may have a perception issue here. If capacity is claimed to be 3.9L,...
ROFLMAO!!! Next time you visit the dealer, see this fine “gentleman†and present the following to him: 1) How to convert Metric to English...
The brake "adjustment" can be done easily yourself. The drum brake adjusts most efficiently during reverse braking. Simply get some clear space...
The traction control in the Prius is really no different than most other vehicles, and many of those do not have disable switches either. The...
This is really an issue for gen I or non-preloaded taper bearings. The Prius uses Gen III preloaded integral roller bearings and "loading" the...
The front rotors, and the rear drums, are dynamically balanced after they are fully machined. There is no need to balance them further, and...
