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just got a 2010 Prius - need advice

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Ed Geis, Aug 22, 2024 at 9:15 AM.

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  1. douglasjre

    douglasjre Senior Member

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    If you're not am ASE Certified mechanic willing to replace the engine and hy rid battery, sell it now while it still works(y)
     
    #21 douglasjre, Aug 27, 2024 at 5:03 AM
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    The days of this car being bullet proof are soo long gone.
     
    #22 Grit, Aug 27, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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    Bulletproof.
    Brought back memories.))
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    Thanks--I checked the washer fluid level, it's fine. And the rear washer works so I figured the fuse is OK. Can't image Toyota fuses each washer pump separately...or do they?

    Taking it into a local independent shop this afternoon for a closer look. Son is taking it to school Friday morning. Will check/clean the battery fan but may not get to the EGR pipe before he leaves. Maybe on a weekend when he's back home.

    I looked for a transmission fluid dipstick but didn't see one. How do you check the fluid level on these babies?
     
    #24 Ed Geis, Aug 28, 2024 at 8:51 AM
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    I don't know how close the motors are, but you could switch the electrical connections
    and then try the washer again, it if sprays out the back, you know it's the pump.
    You can also put a meter on the connector, have your son try the washer, with the car in
    ready mode. If you get 12 volts, you know it's the motor...
    Cleaning the egr pipe is a waste of time if you are not going to clean the cooler, and the
    3 holes for the egr gases on the intake manifold...

     
    #25 ASRDogman, Aug 28, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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    There is no dip stick for the transmission, only a drain plug and a refill plug underneath.
     
    #26 bettergolf, Aug 28, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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    not completely: it gives you some idea, and might get you motivated, to “push on”.
     
    #27 Mendel Leisk, Aug 28, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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    So does the blown head gasket issue frequency correspond at all to oil change intervals? That is, if the oil and filter are changed at recommended intervals does that vastly reduce the risk? Or is this happening regardless?
     
    #28 Ed Geis, Aug 28, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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