Prius 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 comments5 Proven Tips for Prius Injector Rebuild Kit
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…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMar 30 No commentsObdlink mx+ dr prius: Essential reliable fix for your connection headaches
If you’re banging your head against the wall with obdlink mx+ dr prius refusing to connect—especially when it’ll talk to OBD Fusion or other car apps—trust me, I’ve been there.…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMar 28 No commentsPrius brake alarm: Quick buzzer fix you can do
Prius brake alarm was driving me nuts, and I finally figured out the fastest way to shut it up without tearing apart a Gen 2 dash. If you’re getting that…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMar 14 No commentsPrius 12v battery charger: Essential, proven fix for frustrating dead batteries
The reality with prius 12v battery charger situations is this: when your Prius 12-volt battery is dead, no trickle charger is going to save you. I’ve tested, read, and heard…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONJan 31 No commentsJapan 100000 Km Law: Smart Guide for Better Results
japan 100000 km law: Japan 100,000 km law myths keep getting repeated in the Prius and JDM engine world, and I’m not letting it slide. I kept seeing that “official-sounding”…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONDec 21 No commentsPrius diagnostics Mongoose Plus Supergoose: The Three Gooses
Prius diagnostics Mongoose Plus Supergoose: the “Three Gooses” I trust If you wrench on a Toyota or Prius and you want OEM-level results without headaches, you need the Mongoose-Plus (Wired),…
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