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2017 low miles startup rattle

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by pickled_ogo, Jul 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM.

  1. pickled_ogo

    pickled_ogo New Member

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    Hey everyone,

    2017 with 20k miles here. Just started it up this morning and had a loud rattling sound, turned it off and tried again, it subsided after a short time and I left it parked.

    From what I’ve read, it could be head gasket, egr, fuel injectors or spark plugs. With 20k miles, which would be the more likely culprit from likely not being driven much (I bought it with 16k).

    I’m assuming not the head gasket because of the year, but any way of troubleshooting?

    If anything is beyond my low level of expertise, should I have it towed?

    thanks all!
     
    #1 pickled_ogo, Jul 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM
  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Drive it everyday for a couple of weeks. See if the behavior repeats and if it smooths out quickly.

    Have a borescope test first. I would wonder if the miles are legitimate.

    Don’t waste money on plugs, coils or injectors if it runs smooth the rest of the day or only does it twice a month.


    Car Care Nut HG Borescope at 7:40



    Shudder video
     
    #2 rjparker, Jul 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM
  3. pickled_ogo

    pickled_ogo New Member

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    thanks for the reply. Miles do check out via carfax, unless there’s a way to fake that. Interior also looks brand new.
     
    #3 pickled_ogo, Jul 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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