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Prius used engine concern

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Alex420, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. Alex420

    Alex420 Junior Member

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    Just bought a 2010 prius with 137k miles and brand new HV battery replacement, i was looking at toyota service records and it says thats engine has been relaced with a used one, thats was 3 months ag ago done at the toyota dealership.
    I know these engines can go double the miles i have but i wonder why it was replaced, could it be a missprint from toyota?
    Is this a good thing or bad thing? I do not understand it all
    Thanks in advance
     

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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    If I had to guess, the previous owner did not check his oil.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Jun 29, 2017
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!
    good, because the old one was probably bad. 2010 had it's share of problems.

    bad, because you don't know anything about it's history. but i'm assuming you got a great deal on a car that's had some major repairs.

    keep a weather eye on the oil level. all the best! (y)
     
    #3 bisco, Jun 30, 2017
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