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  1. JLJK

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    Good Day guys,
    I wanted to ask do you guys counter this issue during cold start or low speed? May I know what's the issue about this ? Any solution? Or the only options is to overhaul my engine? Because it started to consume lubricant oils. Thanks for your reply.

     
    #1 JLJK, May 18, 2021
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    If it goes away after a minute or so and drives ok, its a blown head gasket. If it continues it might be a plug, coil or injector. Excessive oil burner and hg? Replace engine.

    If hg:
     
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    It wasn't vibrate like this, only some minor knocking sound and vibrating
     
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    Is the cooling system low at all?
     
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    Is it constantly happening or does it go away after a minute or two and then drive ok?

    Answering questions will get you results.
     
    #5 rjparker, May 19, 2021
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    I have to read this every month or so and I still cut up a bit.......

    "Someone was ahead of me driving slower than the posted speed limit. Told my wife that according to the Prius group I can flip this person off for delaying us a minute or two. She was like wow that's crazy...Did it maintaining the posted speed limit and it felt great!" - PriusMPGenius

    "Also, are there really high mileage cars in Europe?" - Bill Norton

    "My rear lights beeped and flashed once, saw sparks and smoke." - pstuebs03

    "Does anyone know of an CARB certified oil catch can?" - kehyler

    "$7,500 is pretty much close to paying off so." - neel

    "Just because I don't check my dipstick doesn't mean car has been neglected...But I will be trading it soon because I want something a little more fun." - BrianPB

    I'm sorry but If I go to a dealership and get oil changes every 4000 miles, then I shouldn't have to check to see if I am completely out of oil in less than 4000 miles." - Tedh1979
     
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    @JLJK : how many miles on it?
     
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    Hi guys, sorry for the late reply. reaching 180,000 km soon. Driving is fine just cold start will have some minor vibration and sound .
     
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    What about the antifreeze level?
    Usually when the head gasket goes out the water is low.
     
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    Nope, the cooling system is good. Water level is at full.
     
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    Look into Exhaust Gas Recirculation cleaning, it’s due. Might be overdue, a leak down test can assess head gasket integrity.

    Anyway, more info:

    Bad Flywheel | PriusChat
     
    #12 Mendel Leisk, May 20, 2021
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