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End of the Road? (Bad HEAD GASKET?)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Luckykat32, Jul 6, 2019.

  1. jackido

    jackido New Member

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    My 2012 Prius II was just in to the dealer for an engine light. The car had been bought new and dealer maintained (every 5k miles). The diagnosis: blown head gasket, with coolant leaking into 2 cylinders. The dealership wanted me to replace the engine ($6500). A trip to a second shop indicated that one cylinder was misfiring, very limited. Conclusion, perhaps a small leak in the head gasket, but car could still be driven, perhaps for a while. I contacted Toyota customer service and they denied all blame for faulty head gaskets. I also filed a complaint with the NHTSA. My advice, if you have a 2012 Prius, trade it in now. If you're looking for a used Prius, avoid the 2012 models.
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    How many miles on it, and which cylinder has the leak?

    Tediously regular lament. :(
     
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