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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Stacysdad, Nov 19, 2021.

  1. Stacysdad

    Stacysdad Junior Member

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    Just purchased a 2013 "Sport" Mdl. w/ 172k mi.'s from "Tampa Hybrids."
    Oil change, Transmission serv; Water pump, EGR & Throttle body serv.'s just done.
    Any specific issues to be aware of relative to that year?
    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    No panic, but things to be cognizant of.

    For 2010 through 2015: EGR is prone to clog. And neglected, there's a debatable connection to head gasket failure. I'd be a little concerned, that EGR cleaning was "just done", at 172K miles; that's a little late in the day.

    For 2010 to partway through model year 2014: Low tension piston rings are more prone to excessive oil consumption.

    For 2010 through 2015: two brake components have been somewhat "flakey". They're softball sized chunks of aluminum/steel/rubber mounted on the firewall, names something like "accumulator" and "pump". Sorry I can't be more specific, but there's info out there. One of the components is about a grand, the other maybe 1.5 grand (USD), and labour is a big factor too. Failure symptoms include extra frequent pressurizing, and odd noises when braking.

    For a little levity: the rear bumper (fairing?) can barely keep from falling off, tends to droop...
     
  3. bisco

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    congrats!
    todd at tampa hybrids is a member here and a good guy. i would discuss any concerns you have with him. ask if he cleaned the whole egr circuit.