KB Articles

• The 2004-2009 Prius “Triangle of Death”

  “My Prius flashes a red triangle and says ‘Problem’ on the dashboard. It beeps, then…

• 2016-2019 Toyota Prius Exhaust Heat Exchanger Failure

  Why Your “Head Gasket Problem” Might Be Something Else What is this problem? If your…

• How to jumpstart your 2004-2009 Prius

  Understanding 12-Volt Battery Issues in Your Prius When your 2004-2009 Prius won’t start, the problem…

• Why is my Prius getting bad MPG?

  Why Your Toyota Hybrid’s MPG Drops in Winter (And Why It’s Usually Normal) As the…

• The Truth About Hybrid & EV Battery Testing

  A Guide from the Experts at Atomic Auto At Atomic Auto, our reputation is built…

• 2010-2015 (Generaton 3)Toyota Prius Head Gaskets

  A comprehensive guide from Atomic Auto, Portland’s hybrid specialists What’s happening with Gen 3 Prius…

• Our “Text-First” Philosophy: Why We’ve Broken Up With the Phone

  At Atomic Auto, we’ve traded the constant ringing of 1960s technology for a custom-built, high-tech…

• The “4mm Myth”: Why Your Hybrid Brakes Are Different

  A Guide for Hybrid & EV Owners If you are reading this, another shop likely…

• “I need control arm bushings”: What You Need to Know

  At Atomic Auto, we believe in repairing what’s broken and maintaining what’s not. One of…