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Helicopter Noise

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tundra Runner, Jul 24, 2023.

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  1. Tundra Runner

    Tundra Runner New Member

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    My 2015 Prius (215,000 mi) started making a helicopter noise that became louder over time and increased in speed with the car. I mean loud.
    I spun the rear wheels while jacked up and one sounded like grinding bearings, so I replaced the hub and the noise is now gone.

    Just wanted to document here incase it could help someone. The noise was strange!
     
    #1 Tundra Runner, Jul 24, 2023
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  2. Tim Jones

    Tim Jones Senior Member

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    Thanks for the info...............
     
    #2 Tim Jones, Jul 26, 2023
  3. eagle eye

    eagle eye Junior Member

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    Thank you. I am very glad to see a 2015 with over 200,000 miles. Mine is just getting ready to roll over the first 100,000 miles. So far the car has been completely trouble free.

    What (if any) issues did you encounter over the second 100K? Did you ever clean the EGR system and intake manifold? Any oil burning or head gasket problems? I am hopeful that the redesigned piston rings have eliminated these issues for the most part.
     
    #3 eagle eye, Jul 28, 2023
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