Strong “jolt” when the gas engine kicks on and off

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Krisdonath, Jan 8, 2019.

  1. Krisdonath

    Krisdonath New Member

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    When my 2008 Prius w/ 178000 miles in stopped and the gas engine kicks on or off, I feel a significant movement in the engine area. The car didn’t use to do this and I’m wondering what the fix may be. I swapped out the mount on the bottom of the motor but that didn’t seem to have any affect.
     
    #1 Krisdonath, Jan 8, 2019
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  2. bisco

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    does it happen even after the engine is hot?
     
    #2 bisco, Jan 9, 2019
  3. Krisdonath

    Krisdonath New Member

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    Yes, typically when the heat or A/C is on.
     
    #3 Krisdonath, Jan 12, 2019
  4. edthefox5

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    Yes there's is a significant jolt once in a while when the motor starts and stops. Pretty normal. Its probably worse if the car needs a tune up.

    Mostly new owners post about that. You'll get used to it.
     
    #4 edthefox5, Jan 13, 2019
  5. gptoyz

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    I'm chasing this down myself

    I got my rehab prius a few weeks ago.

    I changed out the oil, mobil1 0w-30 and did a transmission drain/fill, changed out the PCV, spark plugs and filter

    My cat is also super clogged, I'm waiting for my new one and the cat donut gasket is partially blown out
     
    #5 gptoyz, Jan 16, 2019
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