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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Raphael Muscarelle, Nov 30, 2022.

  1. Raphael Muscarelle

    Raphael Muscarelle Active Member

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    So my nightmare of 2011 Prius just won't end.
    Included is a picture of a plug. They all look like that.
    MAF was replaced a while back with aftermarket cheapo.
    Cleaned MAF no affect.
    I got another one coming.
    I have examined everywhere it could be getting unmetered air.
    I have a smoke machine coming.
    I have injectors coming.
    Question is what else could be doing this. Fuel pump? IMG20221130145106.jpeg

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    #1 Raphael Muscarelle, Nov 30, 2022
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    What’s been done so far? And the miles? Flakey memory.
     
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  3. Raphael Muscarelle

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    395k idk miles I changed spark plugs cleaned mass airflow sensor. Soaked the plug Im viniger to remove any corrosion.
    Mass airflow was replaced about 200k.
    I did just have fuel the system apart when I removed the engine.
    I replaced the egr seals. When that didn't fix it I verified with some cleaning spray for leaks.
    I replaced the intake gasket. That didn't fix it.


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    I also taped up the purge valve hoses Incase they were leaking.
    I inspected the purge valve to make sure it was closing fully and not flowing when it was supposed to be closed.

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    Replaced maf with Blue Streak Electronics Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - New
    Part # MF21359N Line: BSE.

    The idol and the vibration seems to be down but not gone. Still sounds like an exhaust leak. Tomorrow I should receive this exhaust smoke machine. I guess I'll find out then if and where the leak is.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/134127882784?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3u-JR5WIQZi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=-jasfqEJTQO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
    Monday I should receive injectors I guess then I'll see if they make a difference.

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    New and no good. P0100 code in like 70 miles. Wonderful
    At least the cheapO ebay lasted 200k
     
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    Some good news O'Reilly's actually returned the item. At least I'm not out another $100.00.

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    Where are you getting gas? That gap looks pretty big.
    That one doesn't look too bad. How many miles on it? Are you sure it's
    real nipondenso plug? Not a cheap ebay chinese copy?

     
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    Ngk plug. Now they are new. Haven't looked at the old plug gap size. Maybe I'll swap out for denzo plugs. Gas is from shell station. Gets like 50 mpg.
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    You should be good. Check the gap though. It might just be the photo,
    but it looks a bit wide.

     
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    New cheapO ebay MAF got car running good. I still have an exhaust leak I have to fix.

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    Those plugs were gaped correctly when I installed them. I even broke out my spectacles and everything.
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    Think spec for gap is in attached. They tend to come gapped correctly, would only be off if dropped/damaged somehow.
     

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    Correct good man. Usually they come with correct gap. They even put a sleeve on them to try to protect that gap. Those came with cardboard protectors. I've seen plastic protectors before. But I did break out the gauge to confirm.
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    Try BG repair kit. It had 3 bottles. The first one is engine flush, second is oil additive, and third is fuel treatment.
     
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    I only use 1 quart per 10,000 miles.
    I'm running a second tank of fuel system cleaner now.
    Unless it can fix exhaust leak I'm good I think.
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    Well it took 2,800 miles to break in and exhaust donut in the front off the manifold to break in to be quiet. Yay I don't have to mess with the exhaust anymore I hope

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    Replaced the injectors. No love. Wondering 2 things now.
    could transmission be no good I put in it.
    Could catalytic converter be shot. It does seem choked when I put foot down at stop. But isn't it like that anyway. But doesn't seem to have loss of power going.
    I have a clean egr cooler I'm gonna put in when the gaskets get here like 15th. Will clean egr valve then.

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