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Gen 4 Engine Swap in 2010 Model

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Art M, Sep 15, 2022.

  1. Art M

    Art M New Member

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    I recently swapped the Gen 3 engine on my 2010 with a Gen 4 engine due to burning lots of oil. Is there a way to find out what year the Gen4 engine is and is there anything vital I should be aware of when servicing the newer engine? (Oil changes, Other engine parts) I’m asking so when I need to take it in for repairs, to let the mechanic know its a newer engine.. Thanks.
     
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    But you're using the Gen 3 eGR valve cooler and all that?
     
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    is the vin on the engine?
     
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    So in the Gen 4 swap do you get the spin on filter instead of the little plastic bucket and cartridge? I have the spin on adapter here I just have it installed it. And I thought the Gen 4 is all had that so if the guy goes to change the oil he'll be surprised or he won't be
     
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    I don’t know if the EGR was a Gen 3 and haven’t changed the oil yet since I did the swap. I need to call the place that performed the swap and ask them. Thanks for the info.
     
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    I'm confused. In your initial post you said that you did the swap but later you alluded to paying a shop to having done the swap. It's really important to know if they reused any of the Gen 3 components.

    Did you get answers from the shop? Who did the swap? Did they do any custom tuning post install?
     
    #6 ZBrink, Dec 16, 2023
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