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Rough start and acceleration and coolant loss

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by AkaiSJ, May 25, 2020.

  1. AkaiSJ

    AkaiSJ New Member

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    I have a used 2012 Prius for 2 years. This is the first time I have had problems with it.
    Minor engine shaking presented occasionally at first.
    More pronounced after an oil change with coolant loss and white smoke from exhaust after I add more coolant to resovoir. The smaller one has no issues. I used the red zerex coolant by valvoline. I do not know what firestone used in the oil change, just that they would use 0-20 oil.
     
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    How many miles?
     
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    welcome!

    clean the egr
     
  5. Mendel Leisk

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    @AkaiSJ 's sleeping in? This one's pretty much a slam-dunk head gasket failure, anyway.
     
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