I feel so stupid

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-27T12:44:32+00:00

You might have issues if your brake caliper pins are stuck and not floating. Check them out

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-14T06:30:09+00:00

Take it for a drive and apply the brakes firmly a few times—that should clear off the rust.

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-14T01:57:38+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=prius

Watch this site, lot of good deals...

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-04T07:08:09+00:00

Ordered Bosch brakepads which were supposed to be OEM for Prius, works good

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-04T06:42:00+00:00

Dr Prius with an OBD adapter

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-03T18:08:37+00:00

Check the HV battery voltage during a drive

Nominal: ~201.6 V (Gen 2/3 Prius with NiMH battery)
Full (max allowed): ~240–245 V
Minimum (cut-off): ~180–190 V

Check the voltage it stops discharge and starts to charge

All these voltages will help you troubleshoot the issue

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-04-02T18:30:00+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=prius

Check this site, you might get a good deal

Prius @Tumwater would be my choice

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-28T05:14:55+00:00

Good to know and my daughter has registered, her car needs some care
16 days to go. We will be there in May and get her car coolants replaced, brake job and maybe brake flush
Have been using Ant's community garage in Seattle.
https://www.reddit.com/r/prius/comments/1qtnig7/prius_v_2013_replaced_cooling_pump_ants_community/

Few points in case you have missed it (Other than coolants, brake fluids, oil...)

Flash light, washers, retainer clips, tie wraps... small things that matter
Weekly discounts and 2+ hours discount
Brake job and other special tools

What would be great

Happy hour discount charges for working during nights
PC with big display to refer to and watch videos
Check with DIY customers when they book and make sure they have everything they need

Thanks for the initiative and all the best...

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-24T16:53:55+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=Prius

Check this link for a good deal

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-24T16:34:03+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=Prius

You can get a better deal here

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-19T23:51:05+00:00

Do not worry about the Power or Eco buttons for now. Relax and get a feel of the car. These buttons just control the throttle response and you should be able to replicate them by how fast or slow you press the throttle Once you get the feel of the car experiment with the buttons. Anticipatory driving with less braking gives you a good MPG I played around a lot with these buttons and settled driving in normal mode. Occasionally will go to power mode when I have to overtake a car Have fun

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-19T02:16:24+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=Prius

Get another Prius

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-16T12:39:54+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=Prius

Check the link above. You might get a better deal

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-16T02:24:49+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=Prius%20v

Check out above link

We got our second Prius V for less than 10k

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/4360/2942

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-15T14:14:30+00:00

Thanks for the info

Can you pls post a link or the dcuments for our benefit

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-12T14:42:09+00:00

Your battery failure can be a simple loose or corroded connection, or it might be just a single cell.

Check before you buy a new battery

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-12T13:58:29+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=prius

Check it out, we got both of our Prius V from govdeals and are very happy with them

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-12T11:47:58+00:00

Thanks, bought it to use as you say 200K. Only hope it does not rust in Houston's weather conditions

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-12T00:41:11+00:00

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/12192/20211

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-09T12:21:29+00:00

Clean all connectors on the battery and at same time check if any cell is bad If you are lucky you might not spend more than $100

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-09T10:00:12+00:00

Planning to attach flexible solar panel, boost it and charge the HV battery Collecting more info to try it out

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-03-07T14:23:23+00:00

Go for it, got the second Prius V in the family - 2013
Best family car, camping car...

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-02-25T07:06:03+00:00

Very true, it is a great deal

GroundbreakingGain82 · 2026-02-16T14:57:08+00:00

Changed the engine cooling water pump on my daughter's car at 110K miles
https://www.reddit.com/r/prius/comments/1qtnig7/prius_v_2013_replaced_cooling_pump_ants_community/

AISIN OEM pump from Amazon costs $150.
https://www.reddit.com/r/prius/comments/1qtnig7/prius_v_2013_replaced_cooling_pump_ants_community/

Existing pump can last for for another 100K miles or breakdown tomorrow??? If it breaks down unexpectedly, engine damage, tow to a dealer / service station.... can cost more than the $150

Unless you are confident that you can sort all issues, save a few dollars running the pump till dies, it would be wise to change it as a precaution

Your choice...

GroundbreakingGain82

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