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Bought a 3rd gen prius at 100k miles

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Puskar, Jan 2, 2024.

  1. Puskar

    Puskar New Member

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    Hi guys, i bought a 3rd gen prius at 100k miles. I have heard all the stories online about blown gaskets, egr cooler, valve, pipe clogging with carbon. i want to know of there any way of doing any preventing work. I phoned toyota but they said they dont do any egr cleaning. I cant seem to find anyone who does that in scotland either. Any help would be appreciated
     
    #1 Puskar, Jan 2, 2024
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    #2 bisco, Jan 2, 2024
  3. phillyb hates me!

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    I feel like you made this thread for me lol. I just took delivery of a 2013 Prius with 132k and have been nervous as heck with overheating, head gasket warning signs (misfires, engine codes, coolant light?, etc.).
     
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    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jan 3, 2024
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    Take a couple weeks off work and search the forum, enormous amount of info here! Bought my 2010 with 115,000 miles and just hit 200K with a lot of help from the community.
     
    #5 Paul E. Highway, Jan 3, 2024
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