5th Gen Prius 17 Inch Wheels Compared with Factory 19s Pros and Cons
prius 5th inch wheels: 5th gen prius 17 inch wheels are on a lot of minds in the Facebook groups right now. Let me save you some digging: if you’re…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 31 No commentsHow to Handle Gen 3 Prius Engine Replacement Without Costly Mistakes
Gen 3 Prius engine replacement sounds intimidating, but if you’re looking at this topic, you or someone you know is probably staring down a tired Prius engine and trying to…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 31 No commentsPrius Hybrid Synergy Drive: Best Options Worth Knowing
Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive testing: For years, I have been working on, modifying, diagnosing, breaking, repairing, and experimenting with Toyota Priuses. The deeper I get into these cars, the more…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 8 No commentsPrius Fuel Injector Rebuild: What Fits and What Fails
Prius fuel injector rebuild was the only change I made when my MPG dropped to about 19, and I was surprised by what I found inside the injectors. After cleaning…
by 052026jmyntrnJul 24 No commentsThe Prius Heat Exchanger Bypass Is Not the Fix
The Prius heat exchanger bypass is not the fix. It is a temporary workaround, and people need to stop recommending it like it solves the whole problem. I keep seeing…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONJul 22 1 commentPrius Prime Engine Replacement: Best Options Worth Knowing
My 2017 Toyota Prius Prime faced a severe issue when a technical service bulletin (TSB) concerning a coolant problem ultimately led to a full Prius Prime engine replacement. This is…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONJul 22 No commentsCoolant From the Catalytic Converter Is Not Automatically a Head Gasket
If you see coolant coming from the catalytic converter area on a Gen 4 Prius or Prius Prime, do not let Facebook diagnose the whole car in one comment. I…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONJul 22 No commentsToyota Prius Injector Rebuild Kit I Used
The Prius injector rebuild kit I found for the Gen 2 Toyota Prius is one of those little parts kits that most people probably do not even think about until…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMay 10 No commentsPrius Linear Valve Offset Learning Without Techstream
Prius linear valve offset learning is one of those Gen 3 Prius brake procedures that can make you feel like the car is fighting you for no reason. You bleed…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONApr 30 No commentsGen 3 Prius Linear Solenoid Calibration Without Techstream
Gen 3 Prius linear solenoid calibration can be done without Techstream by using a jumper wire at the DLC3/OBD2 port. This procedure is used to clear stored linear solenoid valve…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONApr 25 No commentsPrius Battery Replacement Truth: Why “New” Cells Aren’t Always New
If you’re knee deep in the world of prius battery replacement, let me tell you: what gets called “new” often isn’t what you think it is. Almost every Prius owner…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONApr 5 No commentsPrius abs replacement: Ultimate Reliable Solution…
If you’re a Gen 2 owner, you’ve probably searched for prius abs replacement horror stories online—and honestly, I lived one. My 2009 Prius put me through almost a year of…
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