118k Spark plug maintenance, what else should be done

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    I just bought my prius with 118k mile and I am getting ready to change the spark plugs

    I was just curious about any other things to change while I have all those parts off to access the spark plugs

    I read somewhere that the PCV valve should be changed too
     
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    i would clean the EGR and replace coolant at the same time.
     
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    When I asked my local dealer to change the plugs, they suggested to me that the PCV be changed at the same time, and they would only charge me the cost of the part, since they were doing the plugs at the same time, and so the labour was included.
     
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    The EGR was replaced under recall I believe, so I am thinking to not even bother with that.
     
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    I figured the same. It's like a $7 part, wouldn't hurt to replace it.
     
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    spark plugs
    pcv valve
    EGR pipe cleaning
    engine and inverter coolant drain and refill
    Brake checks, lube sliding pins if haven't done so
    brake flush
    transmission drain and refill if haven't done so
    engine and cabin air filter
    HV battery fan clean
    and Throttle body cleaning.

    Have fun :D
     
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    Sounds fun haha , seen all your videos on YouTube, huge thanks
     
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    what EGR recall?
     
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    Not sure owner said it was replaced at the dealer from a recall,
     
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    Maybe the intake manifold was replaced?? Think I read something about that being done, or was it for the "violent" start up issue? Or was that tied to EGR clogging?

    Oy vey!
     
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    +1

    While you have the intake apart clean the MAFS (carefully!)
     
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    no, there was no recall. maybe he confused TSB with recall?
     
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