Well, my 2010 just lost it's hybrid battery at 105K mileage

@bisco have you cleaned your egr circuit? Or having Tesla eyes...

 

@bisco do the work?

He seems still smitten with his PIP.

Maybe he’ll have the mechanic down the road do it but since es only got 40k miles in the ICE, might be awhile.

@m.wynn just did his egr circuit at around 40k miles and just a light dusting .

At that mileage I told him he channeled his inner @Mendel Leisk .

 

Bet the Tesla happens when @bisco relocates to the Best Coast

 

20k on the ice. i'm not going to bother checking it, i may never reach 30k.

i do keep an eye on the oil though.

 

Mendelesque tendencies more so than I care to admit...

All pics pre-cleaning:

 

I save all the old toothbrushes, they're sooo handy for cleaning the car...

 

...at least two toothbrushes in the toolbox as we speak...

 

Where else do you have em stashed out in the garage?

I bet you’ve got them outside the toolbox too.

 

Are you saying these are pics from a Gen3 with only 38k miles on it?
The EGR cooler looks spotless compared to other pics. This must be your 'After cleaning' pic, correct?

I wish I had the time to take apart a car with only 38k miles on it just for the fun of it....

 

Make the time, you'll soon be hooked, everything else will become secondary...

 

But, but,, are these before or after pictures? It's not apparent to me...

Still, 38k miles? Nope, I have more fun activities to do!!!

That's why I love driving a BEV. I don't have to work on it, ever! I hate popping the hood to add washer fluid.

 

All pics pre-cleaning, post #27 edited. Sorry you're so busy, Bill.

 

Yeah, vacationing and hobbies and leisure time are all such a drag on my valuable time...
Do not do any of these non-productive activities....

Holi Guaca-moli !!! That EGR cooler was spotless!!!
That must have been,,, unsatisfying to dig that deep for a buggar and come out clean....

 

What's the mileage on yours, 185K miles? It'll be ripe.

 

Don’t forget he falls into the blissful ignorance category .

My bet is if the seal is broken, he’ll see or understand the “why”.

 

High roller life in Missouri, eh? Who would have thunk it?..

The "buggar" digging is all you, bro

 

That is the question:
"Why" does a choked down EGR system target the head gasket? How is it technically explained?

Airline employee.
I hate winters as much as you do, Bro!
At least I don't have to deal with Up-State NY winters!

Hey!
It's 83° in Key West right now!
I wanted to go there this weekend since the GF's passport is not current.
Instead I'm meeting an old pal that has more miles in a Prius than you, I, eagle and mendel have combined!
Do you think he does that dikin under hood as often as you do? That'd be maybe 3 times a year!
I'll let you know his maintenance program....

You could drive there!
We could meet up and talk about tearing apart a 38k mile engine that is barely out of B2B warranty!
I'll buy you a Marg at Margaritaville!

edit: Truth be told, I will eventually clean all EGR and Intake manifold gunk and install an Oil Catch Can.
(I had two TDI's and I know clogged up EGR and Intakes better than you gassers. Those really needed the OCC)
I just can't understand why it's the end of the world--I mean-- Head Gasket if I put this off.
I'm fairly certain my engine is not on the verge of detonation everywhere I drive. I'm not getting cold start knocking. And I will do it with lots of Data Gathering before and after.

 

I just replaced the toolbox tooth brush. It's indicator was absolutely black.