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10, 2014
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10, 2014
Prius hybrid battery replacement prices
All battery replacements include cleaning of the battery cooling fan, transfer of components (where needed), and cleaning of the throttle. Most replacements can be completed the same day.
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10, 2014
Camry Hybrid P0328 – mouse damage
A mouse had chewed through this customer's knock sensor wiring, leaving behind some corn and foam in the process.
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10, 2014
Star Tribune article about owner
The Minneapolis Star Tribune ran an article today about owner John Cleveland and the family history of entrepreneurship.
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10, 2014
Toyota/Lexus OEM parts and quality – an example
No one wants to spend more than they should on their car (us included), so we thought we would share one specific instance where Toyota OEM parts fit the bill.
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10, 2014
Replacing individual HV/Prius battery cells
CARspec's rebuilt HV battery supplier Dorman offers a 3-year, unlimited mileage warranty for non-fleet HV batteries, and a 1 year, unlimited mileage warranty on Toyota/Lexus OEM new hybrid batteries.
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09, 2014
Prius P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0A0F, P2111 – Canada vs. USA
Today we made a belated discovery: the original, now deleted, P030# bulletin is still available and applicable in Canada (including part numbers that work in the USA).
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09, 2014
Spark plug replacement and hybrid misfires
Routine maintenance improves the performance, fuel economy, and extends the life of your Toyota, Lexus or Scion. An oft neglected maintenance item is the spark plug.
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09, 2014
Prius 2004-2009 hybrid battery replacement
CARspec had the opportunity to replace the high voltage traction battery on a 2005 Prius. We documented the process with some photos and explanations of what and why was going on.
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09, 2014