Today I succeeded in adding always-on 12V sockets to my '05 Prius,
thanks in part to specific advice from Ray O and Hachiroku and general
guidance from others I appreciate you all.
The Prius comes with two 12V power sockets. They are conditioned on the

I found a 2001 RAV4 AWD manual transmission and I have a few questions.
1. This was the first model year of the model change - any issues?
2. It was the first year of 2.0 VVT engine - anything to look out for?
I did not see any options for ABS or vehicle stability system, so I

The SP package includes a hood scoop. What for?  Is it merely decoration
(that probably robs you of a little bit of mileage) or does it actually
scoop air into the engine for combustion or purposeful cooling?

I recently took Toyota to arbitration and won. They bought back my
Toyota Echo.
I have made a webpage about my experience at CAMVAP for others to read.
'' (http://www.camvap.blogspot.com)

HI. This topic evolved within my thread  about adding always-on 12V
sockets to the Prius.
I know that in the engine compartment's fusebox there's a terminal to
be used for jump-starting the car. In fact it warns it's the ONLY

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I'm considering this pump for changing the differential fluid of my 97
Camry.  Does anyone have any better ideas?  Last time I changed the
fluid it was a mess trying to get the fluid into the differential using

Caligula put his horse in the Roman Senate (as a Senator) to show his
contempt for it.  Bush has done the same with his idiot personal
lawyer; putting her on the Supreme Court.
"I know her heart"...no I see why Democrats hate this idiot so much.

I have a 1986 Corolla (FWD, 4AC engine) with 50K highway miles (all
mine) that over the past few months has gradually become harder and
harder to start, hot or cold.  It always cranks fine but either dies
right away or chugs and gradually increase in RPM.

I have a 2002 Corolla and just drive around town, never been on
highway.  A man in the service department said it would be a good idea,
the next time I took it in for service, to have them do a "top engine"
service.  This is to clean the engine ....for cars like mine that don't

The dealer labor rate closest to me is $84.00 per hour. I am 20 miles
from Boston. How does that compare with anyone else? It's been that for
the last year.
                                                          Ron

For those who DON'T know, Wie is a 6 foot Chinese (I think..) girl who is
kicking a.s in the golf world.
She's 15.
CBS had a report on her turning pro. in the package including endorsements

Hi, all:
My 2000 Corolla's check was on, and sent to the dealer, here was the
diagnose:
Access ECU, Locate DTC P0420 for catalyst below efficiency

I have a 1995 corolla with 113k miles.  I don't believe it has had a
valve job before.  Should I get it done?
I really don't know if it's noisy because I recently got it from a
family member and don't have a baseline for that.

This post is a continuation of an earlier one with added
information...
I have a 91 Camry LE with 187k miles.  It has automatic transmission.
Recently, I noticed that it vibrates noticeably when I put it into