2010 Prius 1st Time Owner

Hey there!

Purchased a 2010 back in February (I wanted the 1.8L ), had 200K miles and was regularly serviced. Older woman, original owner. Records were stellar, and ran well!

First, I’ve changed the motor oil several times & filter (5w-30 Royal Purple, now Schaeffer 9000). Transmission fluid changed twice back to back, started running fuel system cleaner, replaced both intake air filter and cabin air filter. Then I added a 10” floating display with apple/android CarPlay, and front & rear cameras!!


Next, I removed the air intake manifold, thoroughly cleaned it out as well as the little egr passages, egr line and valve, replaced all gaskets, pcv valve, and new spark plugs! Aaand some utility lights!

Also, this cool license plate thingy that runs white with my lights and red when I hit the brakes, “sport” badging, window sun guard things, and green grenade tire caps


I disconnected the factory license plate lights.



Now to fix a lean code and only getting 37 mpg I put in a new fuel pump ⛽️ FINALLY 50 MPG!!

Then added the oil catch can, cleaned up the engine bay, got a cool oil fill cap, replaced spark plugs again (Denso Iridium TT), and ignition coils. ✅



She is so great! Running strong!

Next, I’m going to add a grounding condenser, replace the water pump, EGR valve, headlight assembly, add some interior and exterior lights, rims.
The tail fin is fading so I’m going to place some carbon fiber wrap on that and the hood which has got its share of rock chips (they make some cool carbon fiber hoods for $600 that would look awesome and reduce weight).

Thoughts? Ideas?

It’s been a lot of fun to work on so far.

 

I didn’t learn about the EGR cooler till after. So I’m ordering the new EGR valve, and addressing the cooler at that time. Fortunately it’s not bad at all taking those components apart.

Thank you!

 

Here’s the link to the exact one I got, had basically all I needed other than a hose union splicer/adapter. The hose they send was long enough to mount where I did (really easy spot that looks great too). Hose fits pcv valve, then I cut the factory hose a bit to then adapt to the return line.

PWR FEVER Upgraded Baffled Oil...

 

No, from what I’ve read you do not want to use the little vent that comes with the oil can.