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Hi all, not quite dead yet. This old Prius still runs, but is puttery, sounds breathy, and has weak horsepower. I know those are all subjective...
Yep, I definitely wouldn't have gotten my car to 394k without this group. Some of the info is over my head, but I appreciate the attention to...
Well, these are some interesting statements. I haven't had the engine replaced yet, and had given up on the car. As far as the Catalytic, I just...
The mechanic said he had his diagnostic scanner plugged in as he drove around and saw the RPMs were too high. He said the trans fluid was nearly...
Just an update: the one shop in the area that would replace the engine also checked out the car in general. They said there's something wrong with...
I replaced the water pump about 6 months ago, and plan to do a heater core and radiator flushing, hoping to dissolve the head gasket sealer out....
I found one local shop that would replace the engine, and the only one they could fine is one with 150k miles on it. $3800 total. I guess I'll go...
I didn't know if the 4th Gen would be compatible with the 3rd. If so, then yeah, that would be best.
Thanks, yeah, I guess I'm looking at getting replacement engine. There was something improved in the 2015 pistons, right? I'll have a shop do it,...
I know I've had a head gasket leak for probably 150,000 miles now, and have managed to keep it at bay with K-Seal. I was hoping Bar's would put an...
Well, an update, and not a good one. Driving home today I noticed a significant drop in horsepower, the uphills were laborious for the car....
Same here for my 2014. Just noticed it today. Hot on the driver side, no heat in the passenger side. Maybe a heater core flush?
Not sure who suggested it, maybe @Mendel Leisk , but I use oven cleaner and a power washer to blast the shit out of the EGR cooler. It went pretty...
To clarify, I've been going IM and EGR cleaning every 40k-60k miles since around the 212k mile mark.
After the full cleaning, there seems to be no change in the rattle from the engine. I haven't taken off the IM to check the oiliness of the ports,...
Definitely misfires. Not sure about the code, didn't get it checked because I've seen so many misfires over the years, I am pretty sure that's...
Yep, those will be cleaned as part of the regular service. Just worried about why one of the engine Intake's is a dry soot instead of an oily...
Attached photo of the IM. The port on the right side is the matching one for the Intake's left side. The inside of the IM looks the same across...
There's been a rattling coming from the engine lately, so I figured it was time for a deep cleaning. 2014 car is at 391k. The rattle is coming...
