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    White smoke diagnosis help requested !

    Update, driven about 1000 miles since first posting this, before driving to Vegas for F1 I saw that oil on dipstick was 1/2 qt low (I guess when I...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    White smoke diagnosis help requested !

    Good thought, thanks for the idea, that gives a test point to do the descent in neutral so the forced ice spin in “D” above 72% SoC (iirc that’s...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 12, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    White smoke diagnosis help requested !

    I changed the 3 way valve 2 years ago and filled/bleed it after. I didn’t open the radiator cap since then until yesterday and it was full. I...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 12, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    White smoke diagnosis help requested !

    I forgot one piece of info, I drove the Reno side spot today fully warmed up, without the long descent, and no white smoke. Question, for...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 11, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    White smoke diagnosis help requested !

    Thanks for the input PriusCamper, The gas mileage is normal. The smoke has only occurred on the first couple accelerations after the long...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 11, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    White smoke diagnosis help requested !

    For my 2007 with182,000 miles I’m experiencing a weird white smoke event after long mountain descents. I live in Tahoe and frequently drive...
    Thread by: Ds001001, Nov 11, 2023, 23 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    I bought this one, where I live don’t have to use the oem cat. in combo with Denso downstream o2 sensor I have no codes after installed...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    Already had some oxy clean…your suggestion working good..been soaking for a few hours and finally getting some drips through when holding vertical...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    Thanks for the idea, used a coat hanger and was able to dig in and am making progress Are you suggesting that I don’t put a new egr valve on it...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    I don’t have a pressure washer but I suppose a few $5 in quarters minimum on the car wash in town will be worth not having to buy a new one. Good...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    I did buy a new egr valve , didn’t even think about a pressure washer.. hopefully that works and don’t have to pay the $300 for a new one. Just...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    Here are some pics. Hard to get inside the cooler but can see the pooling of the cleaner a little bit[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    Hi all, I’m covered in carbon now after getting the cooler and egr valve off and doing some spraying The cooler is completely clogged on both...
    Post by: Ds001001, Nov 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Repair questions - 2011 Prius 245k miles

    That was one option I didn’t even think of yet, I could have a 2015 engine shipped to ridgecrest and put it in there. I mainly get access to...
    Post by: Ds001001, Oct 19, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum