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Blown Engine on 2012 Prius v (lowercase v). How much to replace?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by star2, Feb 1, 2015.

  1. star2

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    My engine was blown due to low oil most likely. What is a fair price to replace with a used one at local dealership? Is Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) engine exactly the same as Prius?
     
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    The v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) is the same engine as the 2010 and newer Generation III engines.
    www.car-parts-com is showing an average used engine cost to be $1500.
    My guess for labor and fluids would be in the ballpark of $700 from an independent to perhaps $1500 from a dealer,
     
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    i wouldn't spend more than two grande total.
     
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    Ods are that you may have to replace the engine again in the:whistle: future.
     
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    Thank you all for the replies. Dealer quoted me with $5700 and one year warranty. is it a fair price?
     
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    :eek:is that a new engine? that sounds like a very unfair price for a used engine. ask how much for parts and how much for labor.
     
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    Were the oil changes done at the dealer? There have been accounts of the service personnel leaving drain plugs out, improper oil levels (over/underfilled), etc. If the dealer was the only one that performed maintenance on the vehicle, they should be paying for any repairs or replacements required.
     
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    No. Dealer has nothing to do with it.
     
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    No. used engine.
     
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    Contact Avi. Your dealer's price is very high.

    JeffD
     
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