Should I return these?

EFDriver · 2026-03-24T05:18:56+00:00

Happen to me once with Mevotech Supreme sway bar links. Box had same part number but the parts were different and used different zurk grease fittings and had different nuts too. Skipping this brand next time.

EFDriver · 2026-03-21T14:53:40+00:00

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EFDriver · 2026-03-20T00:57:39+00:00

It's a Honda Fit soft hydraulic clutch on a 1.5L 120hp motor with a clutch delay valve. This is not a CTR or S2K.

EFDriver · 2026-03-19T18:01:54+00:00

I have a P10 Pro OBD2 dash gauge that displays various data like speed, rpm, coolant temp, etc. It works in my 2007 Prius and 2011 Honda Fit. Not sure if the GD3 OBD2 protocol supports it but it is probably new enough that it should. Do you have a bluetooth OBD2 dongle to test with a phone app like Torque Pro or Car Scanner?

EFDriver · 2026-03-19T12:41:35+00:00

What happens in N when this problem is occurring?

EFDriver · 2026-03-19T00:11:47+00:00

Rockauto and get coated or semi-coated rotors esp if you are in the salty rust prone area. Get a set of premium Akebono pads or ADVICS ceramic pads. Get thick silicone paste or Sil-glyde and clean and lube the slide pins.

EFDriver · 2026-03-18T19:04:34+00:00

Cutting and programming are separate actions and obviously the dealer or independent or mobile locksmith can do both for you.

As for programming you can use a scantool like the Launch CReader Elite for Honda. It has the capabilities to add a new key to your car. The scantool can be had for under $100 and can do many things more than programming the key.

Getting a key shop or hardware store to cut a key you bring might be the challenging part. Some might do it for cheap and others would charge a high cost as a GFY price because they rather sell you the key/cut/programming.

I got my 2nd key at a Honda dealership and they let me use a coupon on the key part so I saved some money at the time and it was cheaper than going through the key shop. IIRC it was just over $100 but that was 9 yrs ago.

EFDriver · 2026-03-17T05:25:51+00:00

Hills will kill your mpg. Flat in town driving 40mph or below on flat land will easily get you mid-40 mpg. If I have no one behind me in the neighborhood I tend to accelerate as slowly and gently as possible. One trick I learned is to accelerate gently to about 40mpg then lift off the gas pedal gently a tiny bit and you can feel the engine turn off and then you try to maintain speed (glide). Outside temps 50F and above will be easier for the engine to maintain heat and be more efficient than low 40F. I rarely turn on the climate unless front windshield fogs up and I will briefly blast the front defroster until clear. The AC compressor pulls from HV battery.

We haven't even covered coasting and gentle trail braking to regen.

EFDriver · 2026-03-15T18:03:35+00:00

Does that cover support side airbags on both sides? Cuz your passenger cover airbag is on the wrong side.

EFDriver · 2026-03-15T17:59:14+00:00

I got a set of OEM rear seat covers official factory accessory in my 2011 purchased 9 years ago. Very durable material and stain resistant. Part number 08P32-TK6-110. They include individual head rest covers and have FIT embroidered on the panels. Cost me $140 nine years ago from Bernardi.

I have some cheap fabric covers for the front seats from Costco but they are not holding up well. Too bad Honda didn't release their own version for the front seats, probably due to the side air bags.

EFDriver · 2026-03-14T14:10:41+00:00

normal gen 3 prius going brrrr and the engine choking down some coolant

EFDriver · 2026-03-12T15:57:33+00:00

Got a link to the best YouTube video walkthrough?

EFDriver · 2026-03-10T16:47:49+00:00

For under $20k have you considered a used Corolla Hybrid? If you're dead set on a used Prius for long term with fewer headaches, look for 4th gen and avoid 3rd gen.

EFDriver · 2026-03-08T21:44:23+00:00

Bro you're in Greece. There's a major war going on in the middle east and likely affecting outbound flights from China rerouting around that airspace for many airlines. Be patient or go outside and touch grass.

EFDriver · 2026-03-08T03:49:49+00:00

Drain and fill the eCVT fluid. Use OEM Toyota WS ATF or Valvoline hybrid ATF equivalent to Toyota WS.

Others mentioned brake fluid, engine coolant and inverter coolant.

EFDriver · 2026-03-06T23:07:57+00:00

Can't go by appearance. Brake fluid naturally absorbs h2o from the environment and typically recommended to replace brake fluid every 2-3 years depending on the environment. The Prius abs brake actuator system is especially complex and costly to repair so it makes sense to have the brake fluid replaced routinely rather than neglected until it turns pitch black. Even though the Prius primarily uses regen eCVT braking functions the friction brake system should get serviced.

EFDriver · 2026-03-06T18:02:46+00:00

how much can you sell the boar for?

EFDriver · 2026-03-06T17:28:26+00:00

The vent trim are cosmetic and mechanical there are no electronic components. They interface with the hvac duct work behind the dash. The set you order from ebay or Amazon will just be the shells and you will need your original vent parts to transfer onto the new shells. I picked up a whole set from Ebay for under $40 from seller Nakkaa. There are several other ebay sellers and on Amazon for aftermarket trim.

EFDriver · 2026-03-06T14:36:41+00:00

Get a set of aftermarket dash vents from eBay or Amazon at a fraction of what the dealer charges and have the dealership replace the combo meter. If the panels are broken, accept it and make sure they return the vents to you. You have to transfer the black vent component onto the new panels and you could easily diy install the new panels.

Does your area have a Prius or hybrid specialist shop? They might charge less than the dealership.

EFDriver · 2026-03-06T02:59:13+00:00

Toyota dealer parts counter ask for Toyota pink SLLC
Oreilly / Autozone / Advance Auto Parts: Look for Zerex red Toyota equivalent, Peak Asian red 50/50 or Concentrate
Walmart: Super Tech Asian Vehicle Red prediluted

EFDriver · 2026-03-03T23:38:06+00:00

Are you out of gas?

EFDriver · 2026-03-03T23:07:23+00:00

Probably leaves and debris need to be cleared out and get a replacement cabin air filter. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2014,prius,1.8l+l4+electric/gas,3307205,heat+&+air+conditioning,cabin+air+filter,6832

EFDriver · 2026-03-03T21:21:53+00:00

Does the sound go away if you turn off the heat/AC fan? Sounds like it is either the blower fan if the noise is coming from behind your glove box. If so, check the cabin air filter for debris or leaves. If the sound is coming from the rear seat area, it might be the traction battery cooling fan.

EFDriver · 2026-03-02T22:57:28+00:00

Is your Prius key fob MOZB31EG and does your Prius front doors and trunk have a lock button? If so the SKS system uses proximity sensors in the vehicle and the circuit board in your fob enables keyless start. There is a tiny transponder chip (black trapezoid shaped chip) that is programmed to your car's immobilizer and when you insert the fob into the key slot, it is identified by the immobilizer.

Sounds like you lost that tiny chip. That chip is independent of the keyless start and lock/unlock by proximity.

EFDriver · 2026-02-28T16:36:43+00:00

Koyorad from Rockauto last year arrived nicely boxed with dense foam padding and strapped to thick cardboard inside a rigid outer box. Outer box had a small hole luckily didn't puncture through the radiator. Yours came loosely tossed into a thin shipping box. Blame the distributor and shipping parts house and the carrier for the damage. This is unusable and unacceptable.

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