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.
DIY: Spark Plugs Replacement On a 3rd Gen Prius
Spark Plugs Replacement on a 3rd Gen Prius My 2012 Prius Four has reached 120,000 miles and symptoms of rough idle, cold start rattle, decreasing fuel efficiency and sporadic loss in power (especially during acceleration), has become almost a once-a-week…
DIY: How to Blackout the Headlights On a 2010+ Prius
This is one of the very first mod I wanted to perform on the Prius when I took her home. I'm not a huge fan of all chrome headlights. Unfortunately because I commuted a lot during weekdays and go on…
DIY: How to buy and import JDM car parts directly from Japan
NOTE: Due to ever-evolving technology and services, pay attention to individual services' terms, fee schedules and guidelines as they may have changed since the writing of this article. The advent of the internet and social media has continued to make…
Review: OGS Intelligence Position Switch IPS for 2010+ Prius
I've been considering an electronic shifter for the Prius for quite some time and finally jumped the gun. Only thing that held me back was the pricing. At $240+ USD, the switch is a costly investment for a purely cosmetic…
DIY: How to add daytime running lights (DRL) to a 2010-2011 Prius
Here's another mod I've performed on the Prius, specifically useful for 2010-2011 3rd gen Prius owners, that's a spin-off from a past project done on the Acura RSX. I started this mod some time in early May, but got side tracked with…
DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors
Here is a step-by-step DIY guide on how to install JDM power folding side mirrors onto your 2010+ 3rd gen USDM Toyota Prius or Plug-in Prius (PiP). As an added bonus, this guide includes instruction on how to wire up…
DIY: How to install Acura OEM A-Spec rear underbody spoiler (aka rear lip) on your 2005-2006 RSX
Let's start the New Year with another DIY guide for the Acura RSX. Here's another exhumed classic DIY for the 2005-2006 Acura RSX back by popular demand. This DIY installation guide completes the 3-part 2005-2006 Acura RSX OEM A-Spec underbody…
DIY: How to install Acura OEM A-Spec side underbody spoilers (aka side rockers / side skirts) on your 2005-2006 RSX
By popular demand, I've exhumed the photos I've taken while installing a set of 2005/2006 Acura OEM A-Spec lower side spoilers on my previous 2005 Acura RSX Type S. Instructions for installing the rear under spoiler will be added subsequently…
Tutorial: How to set up an IP camera on Apple Mac OS X
I am writing this tutorial because of the lack of available support for Apple Mac OS X users like myself who are interested in setting up an Easy N Tech branded IP cameras for external access. The fact that the…
DIY: How to Add Fog Lights to a 2012+ Prius, Plug-in Prius
If you are reading this article, chances are you own a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (or you have a base model 2012 Plug-in Prius or non-Four model 2012 Prius C). Because if you own a…
Generic Toyota OEM-style aftermarket fog light kit (i.e. eBay kits) wiring and switch connection diagram
In writing my do-it-yourself guide for adding OEM-style aftermarket fog lights onto a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (non-Five models), I prepared a diagram in Adobe Illustrator to help weekend do-it-yourselfers understand the wiring component of…
DIY: How to install JDM power side folding mirrors on an RSX
After a long hiatus from blogging, due to time constraint, I am back and will start today's entry off with a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to wire up a pair of JDM DC5 Integra power folding mirrors onto your USDM Acura…
DIY: OEM JDM DC5 rear taillights replacement guide (2005-2006 only)
The OEM JDM taillights is a direct swap with the USDM taillights. There are a few minor noticeable difference to be aware of. The OEM JDM taillights come with a slightly different taillight gasket. It has an adhesive backing that…
