Yakima OffGrid Rooftop Cargo Basket, Medium The Yakima OffGrid Rooftop Cargo Basket was first announced by Yakima in the summer of 2017. The original release time frame was Fall, notably October, of 2017. This did not happen. In fact, it…
Observed Increase in Fuel Efficiency For the 2012 Prius Follow Up
Here's a follow up to the original post regarding fuel efficiency improvements after performing major maintenance services. In addition to the following services, DIY: How to Replace the Spark Plugs On a 3rd Gen Prius (2010-2015) DIY: How to Replace…
DIY: How to Change the Engine Oil on Your 3rd Gen Prius
Learn how to change your own motor oil on your 3rd gen Prius. It's quick and easy and will save you an average of $70-$100 from dealership or the local drive through oil change station.
One Month iKAMAND Update and Report
By now, I've had the iKAMAND for roughly a month and since then, I've completed over 20 cooks with it. This is my one month iKAMAND update and report.
DIY: How to Perform Tire Rotation on Your Prius, Prius c
The tires on your Prius or Prius c and pretty much any passenger class vehicle should be rotated every 5,000 to 10,000 miles to promote even tire thread wear. Do it yourself in 30~45 minutes with basic tools and put that $25~$50 back in your pocket.
iKAMAND by Kamado Joe First Impressions; Thoughts and Review
Did the Kamado Joe iKAMAND smart BBQ temperature controller live up to expectations and hype? Read my first impressions and review if you are considering one.
Classic Pulled Pork - First Overnight Low 'n Slow with the iKAMAND
For our iKAMAND's overnight maiden voyage, we decided we want classic pulled pork sandwiches on our lunch and dinner menu. We followed the classic pulled pork recipe by Chef Tom of All Things Barbecue.
Smoking Spare Ribs on My Lunch Break Using iKAMAND
With the iKAMAND, BBQ ribs for dinner on a weeknight is now possible and the ribs will be ready by the time I return home from work. In this article, I write about my experiencing using the iKAMAND remotely from my work to control pit temperature and prepare dinner a few miles away.
iKAMAND by Kamado Joe - How to Update the Firmware
Keeping your devices updated not only enhances its performance and open up new features. It also fixes known issue(s) and plug security holes. This article guides you through the steps involved in updating the iKAMAND's firmware.
Smart BBQ Controller iKAMAND - Unboxing and Setup Guide
So what is an iKAMAND? The iKAMAND is a smart temperature controller and monitoring accessory developed by Kamado Joe in conjunction with Desora amidst a growing market of barbecue grill temperature controller and monitoring devices. This is a short unboxing, installation and set up guide.
Observed Increase in Fuel Efficiency For the 2012 Prius
As the 2012 Prius was approaching its 120k mile milestone, I noticed a dip in fuel efficiency among other issues (cold start rattle, struggling acceleration, rough ride). In its glory days, I was getting and average of mid 50's MPG…
Repainted OGS Intelligent Position Switch With Custom Logo
I have painted my OGS Intelligent Position Switch to satin black a while back due to fading of the original paint job. I am repainting the OGS switch again, this time color matched to the exterior of the Prius, Winter…
DIY: How to Wash and Clean Your Engine Bay
Has it been a decade since you've last cleaned your engine bay? Does it look like the engine bay on my 2012 Prius? I've never washed it since it left the lot at Cabe Toyota of Long Beach, CA back…
Pet Project: G's Taillights With EDM OEM Style Rear Fog Lamp
I had a pair of authentic UKDM Prius G's taillights with integrated rear fog lamp supplied by LS Japan and ordered through Tenso around late 2013'ish (or 2014? I cannot remember), but never gotten around to install it and ended…
DIY: How to Clean Your 3rd Gen Prius High Voltage (HV) Hybrid Battery Cooling Fan
The hybrid battery cooling fan impeller needs to be cleaned from time to time, and a trip to the dealership can cost you $400. Do it yourself for $0.
