2015 Refresh

wow, that's early on the injectors, coolant and plugs?

 

What are they charging by service?

 

Likely a lot of “let’s do everything while it’s opened up” logic in the earlyish coolant and plugs. And maybe no reason to do injectors?

Exhaust Gas Recirculation “can” be done with minimal disturbance of the coolant, and I’d leave the plugs till next time.

Is “new coolant” just engine?

 

what if poster is experiencing misfires and or knocks, and was told on here to perform the maintenance listed above to troubleshoot?

 

What we drop at the dentist, puts it all in perspective.

 

what about atf fluid change? Less than 2 hours, do you diy that?

 

If they do all that work for $399 and it includes a proper egr cleaning, that is a great deal. I would question them closely on the scope of work.

 

Is 2015 prius with 300,00 km (187,000 miles) on it is good to buy ? (Delaer offered me $6k CAD)
I plan to do uner rideshare for 1 year & then food deliveries in Toronto, Ontario.
Do let me know. Thanks guys.

 

Dealership is asking $6K CDN for the car?

With 300K kms on it you NEED to be prepared for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) cleaning. If it hasn't been done, the car is well into the failed head gasket territory. See info in my signature.

Definitely test drive. See if you can do a cold-start*; ask in advance. If you show up and they've "warmed it up for you", that would be a red flag.

* Listen for unusual noises during start up, rythmic knocking/shaking in particular.

 

How much does EGR cleaning or replacement cost ?
Will the EGR spray cleaner can get the job done.
I test drive it, felt smooth. No vibrations, fuel consumption was 48mpg. Lifted the car & tie rods & brakes seemed good.
Aren't toyota prius known to survive long milage?
Can I expect it to survive 450,000km ?

 

["Ozmit88, post: 3176110, member: 188516"]
How much does EGR cleaning or replacement cost ?
$800 or more US
Will the EGR spray cleaner can get the job done.
Absolutely not.
I test drive it, felt smooth. No vibrations, fuel consumption was 48mpg. Lifted the car & tie rods & brakes seemed good.
That is good but I would have an independent check.
Aren't toyota prius known to survive long milage?
Not gen3s.
Can I expect it to survive 450,000km ?
No
["Ozmit88, post: 3176110, member: 188516"]


If its for Uber, verify the maximum mileage they allow. I believe it is 150,000 miles. The price seems low for the current market, probably too low. Check for the reason on a 2015.

 

The Prius I just bought was also priced low, and it turned out to have an altered odometer.

Definitely have a pro look at it, and maybe hook it up to the computer (OBD reader).

 

did you report it to the proper authority!

 

Who would I report it to? One problem I have is that I have no way of proving that the used car dealer actually knew about it. I'm not sure they did, actually.

 

if you can manage something like an oil change, you can DIY clean (no replacement needed), for virtually nothing. With those kms, it would be good to replace the (pliable) intake manifold gaskets (there’s 3, at interfaces with engine, throttle body and EGR pipe). Chemicals: a can or two of brake cleaner and (my personal pref) some Oxi-Clean powdered laundry additive. A solution of the latter is good for the EGR cooler. You’re basically cleaning the intake manifold, all EGR components, and might as well get the throttle body (with some carb cleaner) while it’s off. More info in link in my signature*.

* If viewing on a phone, turning it landscape should reveal sig.

 

But other than altered odometer were there any other problems with the car ?

 

I confirmed from uber in Toronto, there is no mileage limit on car. & it used to be a driving school car.
The hybrid battery has been replaced a year ago (not original)
There is also powertrain warranty for 6 months/12,000km limit.
I saw the carfax report, no accidents reported. Not salvaged & maintenance was done at Toyota delaer.