Head gasket leaking - no other symptoms- fix?

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Felly, Apr 24, 2026 at 10:40 PM.

  1. Felly

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    I've got a 2012 prius C; 135k miles. Never had a problem. Took in for an oil change years ago and the dealership reported a head gasket leak. I was shocked and didn't believe them. Took it to another shop, who quickly told me my head gaskets were fine. Well, years later, coolant is crusting around the perimeter, so I guess the dealership was correct all along ($4,500 est to replace head gasket). Still not showing symptoms. Is it worth getting the wheel speed sensor replaced (dealer quoted $1,800; intermittent loss of signal to RF sensor; CODES C1235 FOREIGN OBJECT ATTACHED ON TIP OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH & C1464 FOR FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT) and driving it until the engine dies. Seems a better idea to replace the engine vs repair head gasket. Or should I just get something else?
     

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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    are you losing any coolant or oil?

    anyone can do the speed sensor, are you having issues or trouble lights?
     
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    What am I looking at in the picture; are the pink crusties at the split-line between the head and block? Is that the exhaust manifold above, or?