2010 Prius 250 k miles misfires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by ChiTownDriveBy, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. ChiTownDriveBy

    ChiTownDriveBy Junior Member

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    My Prius is misfiring and has a knocking noise at low rpms. I put new spark plugs and coils a month ago and they're burned. Any ideas ?
     

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    #1 ChiTownDriveBy, Mar 23, 2020
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    are two of them missing ignitors?:eek:
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 24, 2020
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    They must have been fake / counterfeit spark plugs. In my opinion, the #1 factor to be concerned with when buying spark plugs. You may have cylinder damage due to the electrode tip breaking off and falling into the cylinder.
     
    #3 2012 Prius v wagon 3, Mar 24, 2020
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  4. cnc97

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    Those coils don’t really concern me as much as the missing center electrode.
     
    #4 cnc97, Mar 24, 2020
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    Where or who did you buy your spark plugs from?
     
    #5 Grit, Mar 25, 2020
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