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Low mileage tune up suggestions

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Pdaddy, Aug 26, 2018.

  1. Pdaddy

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    I have a 2010 with 200K miles that has been getting about 8 mpg less for over a year. No change in tire which are LOT. It also sometimes has a rough start in the winter. I changed the plugs last at 140K. Besides the plugs what else should I do to tune up the car? Do the spark plug wires need to be replaced after so long?

    SM-G920V ?
     
    #1 Pdaddy, Aug 26, 2018
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    200k? Rough start in the morning?

    Save up- plan on a new HV Battery or Head Gasket soon.

    If the plugs were replaced at 140K using the correct ones, the service life should be 120K.
     
    #2 The Critic, Aug 26, 2018
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    Egr circuit;).

    I’d look there as low mpg could be due to clogging of the system :(.

    Good luck and keep us posted (y).
     
    #3 Raytheeagle, Aug 26, 2018
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    200,000 miles is no way in the category of "Low mileage" tune up.
     
    #4 Grit, Aug 26, 2018
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    I meant that the car is getting low mpg and inquiring what to tuned up.
    SM-G920V ?
     
    #5 Pdaddy, Sep 1, 2018
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    Cycle the emergency brake to make sure it’s not sticking, grease the brake caliper pins, clean the interior air filter, check the obd2 for codes like a cylinder misfiring, trickle charge the 12v to make sure it’s fully charged, run 40 lbs in the tires, start sourcing a factory fresh traction battery.
     
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    All of the recommended maintenance can be found in our YouTube channel.

    I would do all of them if you haven’t done them. Fluids, cleaning, lubing etc etc.
     
    #7 NutzAboutBolts, Sep 1, 2018
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