Serious issues with my prius

Ok. So under this scenario it's possible for the prius to run with low oil pressure for 40-50 miles before seizing up and once it cools down it will be ready for another 40-50 mile run. Is that understanding correct?

But another thing that makes it complicated my last oil change was at least 2000 miles before the accident. No problems till then. But possibly somebody in the service center filled the oil during the collision repairs.

 

The service manager told me all of those systems are working fine. But I guess I'll have to go there and check it myself. They don't seem to really give any consideration to what I tell them.

 

Well. The service dept. finally admits there is something wrong with the car. I guess that's progress.

During our last discussion, they said they are not sure what the problem is. It's something they have never seen. But they promise me it's not the cooling system.

I guess I'll just have to wait it out.

On a side note, I am just realizing how comfortable Prius was. I just don't get the same level of comfort with any of the rentals/loaners for my long drives.

 

UPDATE: Got the car back from the dealer again (for the 4th time). The service dept. told me that the problem was the transmission and they have replaced it with a new one. That seems a bit strange but a 60 mile test drive this afternoon at high speeds didn't bring any serious issues.

Occasionally the car seems to jerk lightly when shifting between different modes, that I didn't feel earlier. Could this be due to the new transmission?

Otherwise glad to be back on my prius. Hope it doesn't throw any new problems.

 

I have the following lines on the invoice:

Replaced the Transmission Assembly

Qty FP Number Description
1 30900-47040 Transaxle Assy.H
6 00289-ATFWS World Standard AU
1 00272-SLLC2 Super Long Life C
100% Compatible with Toy. Long Life2

As per the HSD unit The bottom cover definitely looks old. I can not be sure about the top side. It look slightly dusty. But it has been over a week since the replacement and I looked to check it only today.

 

Forgot to mention something. The dealer did mention the replacement part was $4000. But I am a bit skeptical of anything they say at this point. In the invoice they just mentioned Internal on the cost section.

 

Good news is I finally made my 200 mile weekly commute successfully on my prius. Looks like the trans axle indeed was the problem. But I still have a few concerns.

1. I read a little bit about the hybrid components. So the "transaxle" actually contains MG1, MG2 and planetary gears. Right? So is it covered by the hybrid warranty of 8yrs/100k miles? The dealer mentioned something about one year warranty. The invoice doesn't specify anything. Should I followup to make sure I am not short-changed on the warranty?
2. I am still not clear how the trans axle can fail only when continuously driven for about 40 miles. Any thoughts on that?
3. I feel the wind shield wiper fluid spray has been weakened. The liquid barely makes it above the resting position of the wiper blades. Can somebody with Gen II prius tell me how far the wiper liquid gets sprayed? I am just trying to make sure it's really an issue and not my imagination.

Thanks.

 

Thanks for all the help. You guys rock:rockon:

I didn't find a needle handy. But wiping the nozzles with a paper towel has improved the wiper liquid spray. I'll try adjusting the angle some other time.

Regarding the warranty the dealer assured me Toyota will honor either new vehicle warranty or the replacement warranty whichever occurs later. But I plan to talk to Toyota as well.

The dealer also told me the trans-axle is a re-manufactured one. I have noticed the warranty does specify re-manufactured parts may be used. Hope that doesn't change anything.