Dropped an engine in my 07 prius

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  1. Letha

    Letha New Member

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    I just had to replace my engine in an 07 Prius...we got a used one with 60,000 miles on it... And exchanged for the one that was throwing every error code possiable... No joke... It runs great now no noise coming from it no loosing power and the dash lights are off but now I am only getting 32 mpg compaired to the 45 I was getting..is this because the engine needs to break in where it has been setting on a shelf? I am confused and concerneed... Thanks for any information
     
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    Who put it in? Maybe they used heavy grade motor oil? And check the level?
     
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    Used castorl and levels are good .. We put new spark plugs in as well
     
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    You would need to give it some time to get a good estimate. If you are using the heater, this normally would keep your engine running longer and use more gas. If your car has been sitting for a while, the tire pressure may also be low.

    Your car has to be completely warmed up to get the best gas mileage.
     
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    It has been about 9 days of running it now..
     
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    I was referring to about a month or 2, not 9 days. You would also need to keep records from filling up. Looking at the "estimate" on the screen isn't always correct.

    Did you put in the correct NGK or Denso plugs?

    You can try the following:

    Clean throttle body
    Clean MAF sensor
    Check air filter
    Check tire pressure
    Check alignment
     
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    I bought what they told me to for a prius 07 model lol... Has a new air filter.. And everything was cleaned and checked..
     
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    where did you buy the plugs?
     
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    If you did not get NGK or Denso plugs, that could be "part" of the reason your mileage is not all that great. I still think you have to drive it a little longer and reset the MPG counter to get a "fresh start"
     
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    I reset it more then once now and i got them from advance they checked their computer and sold me what i needed
     
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    There are a number of plugs that are "compatible" with the Prius. If it's not made by NGK or Denso, it's probably an autolite or some inferior plug. It should say on your receipt what plugs you got.
     
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    just checked they were NGK
     
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    well seems you have everything checked. Just drive it a couple tanks and see what you get.
     
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    When i first drove it for two days it got the 45 then now it has dropped to the 32 and staying there .. I am at a loss the hybird battery has stayed at almost full to half full dropped low once but that is not out of the norm
     
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    As you drive it more, it will improve.
     
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    Good to hear it cause i was freaking out thinking oh god now i have to replace the hybrid battery... Was even pricing them lol i am a worrier i guess... But it is throwing no codes
     
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    I wouldn't worry until it throws a code. No codes mean everything is good. I thought it might be your 12v battery but it would account for over 10 mpg drop. You can check the 12 v battery's health, just for fun.

    Don't worry, Be Happy
     
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    That has been done and was reading almost perfect on the little tester ...nope she runs great not like before... I bought it used and the woman knew the engine was bad ... I think i knew too but wanted to pretend it was okay lol...
     
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    Best of Luck.
     
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