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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by curthens4, Feb 13, 2023.

  1. curthens4

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    Well, took the 2012 to the Toyota specialist this morning to have it diagnosed. I'm thinking it's the head gasket, but crossing my fingers. Started shaking at start up a little, and losing a bit of antifreeze.
    She has 184,000 on the clock. We will see when I get a call.

    Pixel 5 ?
     
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    Was the EGR ever cleaned?
     
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    The Prius "C" is different than the regular Prius.
    I am not sure if it has the same egr problems....

     
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    OP’s avatar says they have a ‘15 Prius c, but talking about a ‘12, and it’s third gen forum, so not c? Should clarify.
     
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    If it's a c, I've cleaned quite a few. They never seem to be very dirty. But I'm sure it can happen.

    Either way, loosing coolant combined with engine shake on startup isn't a good sign.

    Hoping it's an external leak and maybe a failing ignition coil, but I'd expect the coil to make it keep shaking.

    Any codes?
     
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    Sorry, no, it's not our Prius C. That is a 2015. It is our 2012 Prius. 1.8L.

    I'm not sure that it has been. We purchased it used.

    No, not our C. 2012 with a 1.8L.

    No codes at all.
     
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    if worst comes to worst, there's a traveling mech here who can replace your engine
     
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    Does anyone have experience with Gasket Masters in CA? I am looking for an engine replacement for my 2012 V @ 185K..
     
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