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2012 Prius - CEL P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by EchoToPrius, Jul 25, 2024.

  1. EchoToPrius

    EchoToPrius Junior Member

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    My mechanic performed a compression test and confirmed it was the head gasket. They performed a head gasket sealer which turned off the CEL for one day. The prius still knocks at start and will misfire while accelerating.

    I am looking to make this car last as long as possible in it's current state. I do not want to put anymore money into it. I will only be using it for my daily work commute of 26 miles.

    I have read that taking off both coolant caps and running high heat at start up will help with the drive.

    Is there anything else you can recommend?
     
    #1 EchoToPrius, Jul 25, 2024
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Flush out the sealer and replace head gasket.

    Never mind; you don't want to spend any more on it.

    Just postmortem:

    What's the miles?
    EGR system ever cleaned?
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Jul 25, 2024
  3. EchoToPrius

    EchoToPrius Junior Member

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    324,000. Full EGR assembly was replaced 1 year ago. Spark plugs in March. New tires in December.

    Now you can see why I don't want to spend anymore money on it and want to make it last as long as possible in it's current condition for my daily 26 mile round trip work commute.
     
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  4. EchoToPrius

    EchoToPrius Junior Member

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    To replace the head gasket, the lowest quote I got, was still more than what the car is worth.
     
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  5. Brian1954

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    Run it until a piston rod breaks and puts a hole thru the block and leaves you stranded during your commute.
     
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  6. EchoToPrius

    EchoToPrius Junior Member

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    Now that is solid advice!
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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  8. EchoToPrius

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    I have good sam roadside assistance.
    I also plan on trying to drive in EV mode as much as possible and when not in EV mode I plan on keeping the RPM low.
     
    #8 EchoToPrius, Jul 25, 2024
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    ev mode just makes the engine run more, but maybe at less harmful rpm's, idk.
    keep the a/c off if you can stand it.
     
    #9 bisco, Jul 25, 2024
  10. EchoToPrius

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    I definitely plan on not running the AC.
     
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