Great video and very useful info. One slight correction tho: the 2010-11 Prius has different taillights than the 2012+ Prius. The 2010-11 Prius taillights look similar to the gen 2 Prius’. The headlights are a better indicator.
I've always thought the placement of the shifter in the interior console was the best indicator between gen2's and gen3's. The Dash in the gen3 are completely different.
Wait! If it is a Prius, and if you were located in their area, and the unfortunate Prius had only a few miles to get to your shop over city streets, doesn't it run on electricity alone?
Thank you very much for this information. For those with a Prius, especially a Gen 3 Prius, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND getting it protected underneath with a cage, titanium bar, or shield. I'm in Chicago, and I have a 2014 Prius which got it's catalytic converter stolen. Third party replacement parts -- it has to be the factory part due to the fact that the thieves cut through the heat recycling system too, not just the around the cat, as was shown in this video. I have to wait up to six months before the part comes in due to supply chain issues. If your shop tries to convince you not to put a cage or rod on it, as mine did, don't listen to them -- bring it to a shop that will do it. Otherwise, prepare to run the very real risk that it will be stolen, and your car may be out of commission for 4-6 months.
@@mufflertech Hey, I live in Chicago, otherwise I'd bring it to you. But I did call around and finally found a shop that would do it. The thieves didn't know what they were doing, and really did a hack job on the coolant pipes -- but with some creativity and some welding, the shop said it will be done. Crossing fingers!
The Gen 3, i doubt, is running coolant in the exhaust system for cooling. The cats will glow red with bad fuel/air ratios and that's after the secondary cat. I think they're doing that to heat the coolant to either heat the motor faster or provide heat faster to the climate control system. Just to clarify.
@@Francois_Dupontthe exhaust is the fastest thing to warm up. Use it to heat coolant, you can then heat the cabin and motor faster. Once you're cruising, you just continue running it and cool the coolant in the radiator. EGTs aren't typically a problem in gas vehicles. So you don't need to worry about the exhausts. In contrast, new diesels monitor EGTs AND have an air mixer at the exhaust tips to lower discharge temps to safe levels. Also, in comparison, a 1992 Honda Civic puts out similar HP to a Prius. And the 1992 Civic radiator is (jokingly) smaller than my air cooled motorcycle (air cooled doesn't typically have a radiator). You look under the hood of a 1992 Civic and you expect a normal sized radiator. It's half that size.
@@jkutches17 I think you are correct. Unfortunately the cost of a little faster warm-up can be an internal leak into the converter which will slowly drain your coolant and lead to a cracked block. Bad idea by Toyota engineers in my opinion.
I wish I saw this like a month ago! Every Gen 2 owner be aware they are coming for you! Please let everybody who owns one know they are being targeted by these vandals. Mine was taken 2 days ago in a very safe parking area behind my house!
My 2005 Honda crv got its cat stolen in MTA metroNorth parking lot in view of their police station police parking. Good thing it was an after market Cat from ebay . only cost me $114 plus sensor . So it was not that espensive
How about installing a length of steel truck brake line with one end welded shut. Zig zag the line near the converter cut points with the dead end up by the headpipe bolts.. In the trunk mount a cylinder of mace pressured up to 200 psi. When numb nuts saws through the little line in his way, he gets a face full of bear spray..... or concentrated chlorine. Something to thank him for ever considering your car.
While I don't think there has been a case on cars yet there was one where someone did that with a shotgun on their property to try and ward off trespassers. Instead he crippled the person in question and was found guilty on a charge and had to pay some serious money to the guy as the courts more or less said, yes they shouldn't be trespassing but that's not a reason to leave a trap. Same goes for a car. Now if you wanna leave something that would dull their blade to nothing in there by all means do it. No law on that part.
Looks like the Gen 3 is a lot harder to steal and hopefully will not be targeted as much. That’s the one I have. I will not drive it if mine gets stollen, knowing the coolant lines get cut. Thanks!
The gen 3 converter is more difficult to steal. There is not as much room around it to work. The gen 4 has a shield from the factory. Toyota keeps improving.
@@danmarjenka6361 I added a shield just for peace of mind. I have seen quite a few stories of 3rd gen cats getting stollen. I should have sprung for a 4th gen but still love my 2013.
Thank you for your constructive criticism. I have other videos that I’ve had the same complaints on and I am now doing all my new stuff with it either turned down or off. Unfortunately I can’t go back and change the ones that are already made. Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Thanks man , from a muffler-mechanic in Ga. I have Prius in my shop, firrst time I see a Gen3(fixed plenty of Gen2). Your video very in formative, had no idea what those hoses were. Thanks again.
Got my gen 2 Prius cat stolen here in Australia. It is just starting to be a problem. We can go with a non OEM part as there is nothing illegal. Lucky my insurance covers the cost but have to pay $600 excess
Currently, there a plenty of easy pickings with Gen 2 cats. It won't take long for the experienced thieves to find out that Gen 3 cats are just as easy to steal as the Gen 2 ones, They just won't be cutting the preheater coolant lines. Still on a Gen 3, one cut with a Sawzall and just two bolts need to be removed. They will also cut the wire to the oxygen sensor. If the coolant lines are cut, the car can be made drive-able by repairing the lines and refilling the radiator with coolant.
Can I drive mine to a shop if the upper/front catalytic converter is still attached and they cut between the two resonators (it still has the o2 sensor too). The idiots stole my resonator and the back cat instead of both cats 😂 Would it hurt anything to drive with the pipe severed between the two cats? I would have to go around 8 miles.
It sounds like you no longer have the coolant exchange unit which means the coolant lines are not hooked up. If I’m right DO NOT drive it, even 8 miles.
Toyota (or any other manufacturer) had no idea this was going to be a thing. And even if they did, why should it be their responsibility? The cars don’t come with wheel locks or break resistant glass for other forms of theft, why should they have something for the car underneath? I’m not looking to be argumentative just pointing out that automotive manufacturers can’t plan for what thieves are going to do in the future. Your frustration should be directed at the government that gives or doesn’t give law enforcement the teeth to deal with it.
Thank you for this helpful video. Someone stole the cat from my Prius (3rd gen) recently. Luckily, they didn't cut the coolant pipes, but the real problem now is I can't find a cat for 3rd gen Prius in the US at all. Do you have any suggestions where I should look for? Best,
They’re worth less because of a lower amount of precious metal than the older generation’s. They still have a fairly high content compared to most other vehicles produced. They are now one of the highest targets as the older generations have aged out.
@@mufflertech thanks for that information. My car just got hit with theft over the weekend in Los Angeles. In your experience, is this covered by comprehensive insurance?
@@mufflertech yes god morning. We live in Eugene Oregon. I keep looking online but I just can’t seem to find anything when it comes to 2010 to 2015 prius. Strange. There’s one called the ‘Magnaflow’ yet it doesn’t seem to have the coolant fluid connectors so can’t see how that would work.’ Here is s link if you have any interest in what they are offering www.carparts.com/catalytic-converter/toyota/prius/2013
@@toulee8051 👈Well! that will be silly thief. Easy the whole car, that has motor with expensive powerful magnet, copper, etc, unlike petrol engine just cheap alu.👽
Anybody know where to buy that muffler/slash G3 coolant unit. Mine got knocked out by road rubbish, now leaking coolant. Dealer says 2700 dollar part that cant be had due to back order. Online suppliers also out.
great video! thx for sharing. dont mind the folks saying you could have summed it up quicker. lots of good info and nice shots of the prius exhausts systems. thx again!
long is fine and no problem. I was commenting on the other viewers who actually had a criticism. good content! I actually learned some new element of how the Gen3 prius works; and heats up the cabin interior more quickly via exhaust gas heat extraction - at least that's what I think is going on.
Troy New York. Watch your cars. They're out there! They botched my cat, and cut it in half. While I am covered by insurance, I still have to pay the deductible. I wonder if I could get the parts from the garage, and if I can if I can sell it?
Thanks for the video! I am going to install Cap City Muffler's Cat Security shields on my Gen 3 Prius. Have you heard about Cap City's anti-theft products? Are they any good?
Mine is leaking right before the actuator but I'm unsure as to what hose to buy to replace it. Should I try and get a new one or bypass it? I'm not really sure what to do.
Thanks for the video. I own a Gen 3. There are a lot of cat thefts in my area. I am wondering when my turn is. I don't drive my car much since I now work from home. How would I know that the cat is gone?
Like you're missing a muffler. It won't sound like quiet Prius. There are good cat converter lock videos out there too as I'm looking into getting one!
As already stated, you’ll know as soon as the combustion engine fires up. See my video on driving a gen 2 for reference th-cam.com/video/kP3_cwJKoGU/w-d-xo.html
@@mufflertech san francisco. i cant even get an official estimate till the 6th. just saw that toyota is going to offer the plate to be installed on all new vehicles.
What if I need to remove the cats because they r clogged can I just remove the cats and put aftermarket ones as long as I don’t remove the water Lines I got a 2010
We have a Gen 2 (parked in the street) and a Gen 3 garaged. Our Gen 2 just got the converter taken less than a week ago. Cut wires for the sensor dragging....anyone know if Gen 3 are less susceptible to theft?
@@mufflertech what is the ration now? Is it still 10:1? I’m just wondering if gen3 are being targeted next as all gen2 are being junked due to high repair cost.
Hello, I enjoy watching your videos and I appreciate your advices. The thieves recently stole the catalytic converter of my 2011 Hybrid Toyota Prius. Now I am looking for replacement to fix my car. Any help and advice of where to find replacement is appreciated. Thank you
Unfortunately I don’t know of any shops I can recommend in that area, my advice is to research reviews online to find a good reputable independent to help you.
I uber hard core. My car on cold start will make a loud knocking noise. I had to pay 800$ to replace a head gasket?? Thhey said the coolant got into the sparkplugs
I just bought a 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Should I be worried about about thieves stealing my catalytic converter? Or is it just the Prius catalytic converters that is more desirable?
They got my 3rd gen prius two days ago. Multiple Toyota dealerships in Chicagoland area telling me there’s a 6-12 month wait for backordered cats. Not sure what I’m going to do now.
Just had the cat converter stolen from my 2006 gen 2 prius at 11.am. in department store parking lot, parked next to front door. I just happened to hear the young female store "security guard" at door say, "Somebodys car is jacked up and I hear a saw!" I looked out and it was MY car! I ran out and shouted, "Get away from my car!" but the guy was under the car with the get away car in the parking space next to me with its trunk open waiting for the part. He came out grabbed the jack, tossed everything in the trunk and hopped in the getaway car with the trunk door flapping as they went and just looked at me. I got photos of the driver, and the get away car with the stolen bent Florida license plate on the back. Lucky for me, the guy dropped his driver's license and a hotel room key, and cash in his dash to leave. HaHa! Gotcha. Three hispanic men. The driver's license was a six month AB-60 California license issued to illegal immigrants who can't prove legal residency. Hopefully, the police will get one team of thieves off the street. Broad daylight in a store parking lot!! I am still in shock. I don't know what to do now, local repair shop says 3 month wait for part, and I did not have comp insurance, and although I loved my Prius for 16 years, I don't want a car that is a target of these thieves...and don't know what is safe so not driving for awhile. I will be carrying pepper spray and a stun gun now. I knew that eventually they would get to my car as I was hearing reports everywhere. The dealership said the cage only slows them down a couple of minutes.
At 4:41, what is the small pipe just to the left of your hand? There’s one on either side of the unit. I have one bent and trying to figure out what to do.
Gen 2 to Gen 3 a mild update? The Gen 3 was a completely new car from the ground up. There may be a smattering of shared components, but it'd be minimal at best.
I have a 2010 Prius and just noticed my coolant reservoir low. It leaks through the actuator and seems like a pain to fix. Does anyone know about this problem or does anyone have a link to a video where they replace the actuator? Thanks.
Thanks for the video, useful info here. Scrapping out our gen 3 and turning it into sand rail car. Head gasket already failed (mom never serviced the damn thing). I got in under there and unbolted the whole assembly front and back, cut the coolant lines, one being intake to the cat and one being outtake I believe? Just gonna splice em together for a sand rail vehicle, off road only, we have a perfect sized steel pipe piece to splice them which is lucky because I did NOT watch this prior to taking it off and I got COVERED in coolant. 😅 But hey, there's a perfect assembly ready to be scrapped and hopefully splicing those lines lets the coolant return to engine and the car be usable off-road. Don't want to have to completely revamp the coolant system for an off roader sand rail. Next project, off goes the hybrid battery system and leave it at 12 volt with engine haha.
Colby have u gotten gen 4 prius? Mine has plastic shields. What site can I go to to locate all fasteners. Im a senior & cant be on ground all day. Im concerned how little miles I put on & thats WHY prius' are gullible. Engines dont run as much. Thanks again! Ive been watchn ALL of ur videos!! Ur our hero!!😁
Rice thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! We do just the cat security on the gen 4’s, nothing else needed in my opinion on the late models.
I thought your warning about not driving the prius was just a tow truck pitch. But you made a very good PSA and u get a thumbs up for that.... Next question tho is what kinda moron designs coolant tubes from the engine going to the exhaust.....
What's the deal if you install a cheap non-Toyota OEM part and then take the car out of California, where the OEM is not required for smog? Will it still function just fine?
Yes, you just won’t ever be able to register in California or New York until it gets an original part, at least until the other states adopt CARB rules, and it’s likely coming.
Question: How big is the risk to a thief who's trying to steal a Gen 3 cat of being sprayed with coolant from the heat exchanger, which can be boiling hot?
Pretty low unfortunately. Most thefts happen long after the car has been parked and depending on the ambient air temperature, engine coolant loses its temperature pretty quickly.
Is it easy for them to take this part? Because my engine light has been off and on for weeks and I get a oil change took 15 minutes I stayed in my car, would I be able to tell if they stole it? Or does it take work to get it off?
Nobody would do that while you are sitting in your car. You would have heard a lot of loud grinding under your car during the oil change, and the exhaust would have been very loud upon driving away. The light you see is probably the Oil Change reminder light.
This proves people love cats more than dogs
Great video and very useful info. One slight correction tho: the 2010-11 Prius has different taillights than the 2012+ Prius. The 2010-11 Prius taillights look similar to the gen 2 Prius’. The headlights are a better indicator.
I've always thought the placement of the shifter in the interior console was the best indicator between gen2's and gen3's. The Dash in the gen3 are completely different.
Should have Bought the trunk monkey insurance from the dealer when you bought the car. Lol
Wait! If it is a Prius, and if you were located in their area, and the unfortunate Prius had only a few miles to get to your shop over city streets, doesn't it run on electricity alone?
My cat was just stolen 😭
Me too ! On Memorial Day at the parking lot! Now I’m thinking should I fix it or get a new car 😭😭😭
Thanks!
They wouldn't turn off the radio for a few minutes?
My new videos we’re doing this, I appreciate it being brought to my attention
@@mufflertech, aren't you supposed to be penalized for copyright violations? I'd be careful.
@@MrJx4000 I don’t believe so, I think as ambient sound and not as a purposeful part of the video it’s okay.
@@MrJx4000 He is in a shop...wakie
Thank you very much for this information. For those with a Prius, especially a Gen 3 Prius, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND getting it protected underneath with a cage, titanium bar, or shield. I'm in Chicago, and I have a 2014 Prius which got it's catalytic converter stolen. Third party replacement parts -- it has to be the factory part due to the fact that the thieves cut through the heat recycling system too, not just the around the cat, as was shown in this video. I have to wait up to six months before the part comes in due to supply chain issues. If your shop tries to convince you not to put a cage or rod on it, as mine did, don't listen to them -- bring it to a shop that will do it. Otherwise, prepare to run the very real risk that it will be stolen, and your car may be out of commission for 4-6 months.
We have a solution for the back order if you let us do your repair. Call the shop 916-421-0399
@@mufflertech Hey, I live in Chicago, otherwise I'd bring it to you. But I did call around and finally found a shop that would do it. The thieves didn't know what they were doing, and really did a hack job on the coolant pipes -- but with some creativity and some welding, the shop said it will be done. Crossing fingers!
Thank you for the video
You might have saved my engine
I have 2010 Prius . I was gonna drive couple hours.
The Gen 3, i doubt, is running coolant in the exhaust system for cooling. The cats will glow red with bad fuel/air ratios and that's after the secondary cat. I think they're doing that to heat the coolant to either heat the motor faster or provide heat faster to the climate control system. Just to clarify.
what happen when you are cruising for hours? do the water left inside the cat jacket just boil off?
@@Francois_Dupontthe exhaust is the fastest thing to warm up. Use it to heat coolant, you can then heat the cabin and motor faster. Once you're cruising, you just continue running it and cool the coolant in the radiator. EGTs aren't typically a problem in gas vehicles. So you don't need to worry about the exhausts. In contrast, new diesels monitor EGTs AND have an air mixer at the exhaust tips to lower discharge temps to safe levels. Also, in comparison, a 1992 Honda Civic puts out similar HP to a Prius. And the 1992 Civic radiator is (jokingly) smaller than my air cooled motorcycle (air cooled doesn't typically have a radiator). You look under the hood of a 1992 Civic and you expect a normal sized radiator. It's half that size.
@@jkutches17 I think you are correct. Unfortunately the cost of a little faster warm-up can be an internal leak into the converter which will slowly drain your coolant and lead to a cracked block. Bad idea by Toyota engineers in my opinion.
I wouldn't drive a prius with OR without a catalytic converter.
Cool, thanks for your insight
😂A Prius converter theif just got kill** under the car, got smashed 😂. Prius are tough🤗
There is a house in New Orleans, they call the rising sun
Good think if the theft want to steal my catalytic Converter off my car, well am running catless, so they will be disappointed
Can you tell me if the Gen 4 has the coolant connections as part of the system as well?
I wish I saw this like a month ago! Every Gen 2 owner be aware they are coming for you! Please let everybody who owns one know they are being targeted by these vandals. Mine was taken 2 days ago in a very safe parking area behind my house!
Just happened to me in Texas outside my home!
My 2005 Honda crv got its cat stolen in MTA metroNorth parking lot in view of their police station police parking. Good thing it was an after market Cat from ebay . only cost me $114 plus sensor . So it was not that espensive
Just happened to me in my apartment complex on a Tuesday early morning, Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
My 05 Prius cat was taken last night in front of my house. I live in Troy New York.
Stand strong Prius Army💪 warn everyone u know we gotta protect our catalytic converters 💯
You can temporarily bypass those coolant pipes from the engine bay my car one got stole too. Anyways thanks for the video
wow Original gen2 cat. ,here in Ireland this is completely affordable ,luckily we can use aftermarket.
thanks bro good tip
This video sucks. Just show if Gen 3 has protector or not.
How about installing a length of steel truck brake line with one end welded shut. Zig zag the line near the converter cut points with the dead end up by the headpipe bolts.. In the trunk mount a cylinder of mace pressured up to 200 psi. When numb nuts saws through the little line in his way, he gets a face full of bear spray..... or concentrated chlorine. Something to thank him for ever considering your car.
While I don't think there has been a case on cars yet there was one where someone did that with a shotgun on their property to try and ward off trespassers. Instead he crippled the person in question and was found guilty on a charge and had to pay some serious money to the guy as the courts more or less said, yes they shouldn't be trespassing but that's not a reason to leave a trap. Same goes for a car. Now if you wanna leave something that would dull their blade to nothing in there by all means do it. No law on that part.
@@jr540123 Which is fucked up imo. I hate lawmakers who make criminals have more rights.
Thanks for this, just had mine stolen and yes coolant drained!
my gen 2 was stolen 11/27/2021 if you see someone doing this please let the jack doen on them.
Looks like the Gen 3 is a lot harder to steal and hopefully will not be targeted as much. That’s the one I have. I will not drive it if mine gets stollen, knowing the coolant lines get cut. Thanks!
We are starting to see the gen 3 pretty frequently now. I’d recommend some preventative measures
The gen 3 converter is more difficult to steal. There is not as much room around it to work. The gen 4 has a shield from the factory. Toyota keeps improving.
@@danmarjenka6361 I added a shield just for peace of mind. I have seen quite a few stories of 3rd gen cats getting stollen. I should have sprung for a 4th gen but still love my 2013.
@@mylesgray3470 It does happen, unfortunately.
Mine is Gen 3 and it got stolen last week.
How many dreamers don't have a Prius car but are so addicted to watching everything they still watch..Meds are needed.
Thanks for the great video.
The car companies are doing it to help sells
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Im in oxnard, where are you located?
and through 2017, Prius v
background music just about blew the ears out of my head...turn that crap down man..
Thank you for your constructive criticism. I have other videos that I’ve had the same complaints on and I am now doing all my new stuff with it either turned down or off. Unfortunately I can’t go back and change the ones that are already made. Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Thanks man , from a muffler-mechanic in Ga.
I have Prius in my shop, firrst time I see a Gen3(fixed plenty of Gen2). Your video very in formative, had no idea what those hoses were.
Thanks again.
Instablaster.
I wish I knew this they just stole mine
Mine doesn't has coolant lines there.2014 gen3
Turn off the distracting music.
Got my gen 2 Prius cat stolen here in Australia. It is just starting to be a problem. We can go with a non OEM part as there is nothing illegal. Lucky my insurance covers the cost but have to pay $600 excess
Currently, there a plenty of easy pickings with Gen 2 cats. It won't take long for the experienced thieves to find out that Gen 3 cats are just as easy to steal as the Gen 2 ones, They just won't be cutting the preheater coolant lines. Still on a Gen 3, one cut with a Sawzall and just two bolts need to be removed. They will also cut the wire to the oxygen sensor.
If the coolant lines are cut, the car can be made drive-able by repairing the lines and refilling the radiator with coolant.
Can I drive mine to a shop if the upper/front catalytic converter is still attached and they cut between the two resonators (it still has the o2 sensor too). The idiots stole my resonator and the back cat instead of both cats 😂
Would it hurt anything to drive with the pipe severed between the two cats? I would have to go around 8 miles.
It sounds like you no longer have the coolant exchange unit which means the coolant lines are not hooked up. If I’m right DO NOT drive it, even 8 miles.
Dude I’m so upset this happened to us this morning.
This happened to me, probably the same day as you. Very upset about it
Just happened to me 2 weeks ago.
Coolant line to the exhaust?! Never seen such a thing....
The cat helps pre-heat the coolant
@@mufflertech oh
Can you bypass the heat echanger temporarily by connecting the two hoses?
Yes
Toyota should change the damn design or put some plates underneath
Toyota (or any other manufacturer) had no idea this was going to be a thing. And even if they did, why should it be their responsibility? The cars don’t come with wheel locks or break resistant glass for other forms of theft, why should they have something for the car underneath? I’m not looking to be argumentative just pointing out that automotive manufacturers can’t plan for what thieves are going to do in the future. Your frustration should be directed at the government that gives or doesn’t give law enforcement the teeth to deal with it.
My wife's 2010 Prius got hit 2 days ago .
Thank you for this helpful video. Someone stole the cat from my Prius (3rd gen) recently. Luckily, they didn't cut the coolant pipes, but the real problem now is I can't find a cat for 3rd gen Prius in the US at all. Do you have any suggestions where I should look for? Best,
Your best bet is to find a shop that gets a lot of order’s. We do a lot of these so Toyota is filling our order’s relatively quickly.
@@mufflertech OK Thanks for the tip.
This might be so much more interesting and useful without the fracking music!
I’ve had multiple complaints about the music, I can’t undo it in existing videos but all my new content doesn’t have it. Thanks for watching!
Yeah just had ours stolen last week from a 2007. Broad daylight theft, it's just ridiculous.
Thx u for share.
Do you guy work with 2004 Honda accords
Of course. If you look at the other videos on our channel we have a few that address the Accords.
I thought the Gen 3 catalytic converters were not worth anything, as in precious metals are different from Gen 2
They’re worth less because of a lower amount of precious metal than the older generation’s. They still have a fairly high content compared to most other vehicles produced. They are now one of the highest targets as the older generations have aged out.
@@mufflertech thanks for that information. My car just got hit with theft over the weekend in Los Angeles. In your experience, is this covered by comprehensive insurance?
I have a 2001 toyota prius do you know if it is similar as the second generation exhaust system
It’s different, you have the most valuable Prius cat.
@Muffler Tech 😬 poor me and thanks for answering
Do you know of the best place to purchase a new catalytic converter complete assembly for a 2013 prius? Thieves got ours yesterday.
Where do you live?
@@mufflertech yes god morning. We live in Eugene Oregon. I keep looking online but I just can’t seem to find anything when it comes to 2010 to 2015 prius. Strange. There’s one called the ‘Magnaflow’ yet it doesn’t seem to have the coolant fluid connectors so can’t see how that would work.’ Here is s link if you have any interest in what they are offering www.carparts.com/catalytic-converter/toyota/prius/2013
@@belladorje I would call and verify the fitment. We don’t do anything aftermarket so I can’t tell you from experience if this will work.
We're the fuck do I get the heat exchanger
It comes on the factory part.
The car manufacturer should do more on design so making difficult for the thief.
They need to make Prius ALL ELECTRIC. No cat converter, no problems👍😉
@@toulee8051 Lithium battery is more expensive than CAT.🥱
@@jeraldleung6009Harder for thieves to steal battery pack then cat converter 🤦
@@toulee8051 👈Well! that will be silly thief. Easy the whole car, that has motor with expensive powerful magnet, copper, etc, unlike petrol engine just cheap alu.👽
@@jeraldleung6009 We don't need to go down that rabbit hole for the thieves entertainment
Mine just got cut off. I parked at campus garage 4th floor. It was noon, around 12.05PM. Went back to drive home at 4.10PM. My engine sounded like V8.
Thanks
Anybody know where to buy that muffler/slash G3 coolant unit. Mine got knocked out by road rubbish, now leaking coolant. Dealer says 2700 dollar part that cant be had due to back order. Online suppliers also out.
My friend use the prius for more than a week without catalizer...why it did not overheated the engine?
great video! thx for sharing. dont mind the folks saying you could have summed it up quicker. lots of good info and nice shots of the prius exhausts systems. thx again!
Thanks Will. I do these unscripted and I can run a bit long. I appreciate the criticism and thanks for watching.
long is fine and no problem. I was commenting on the other viewers who actually had a criticism. good content! I actually learned some new element of how the Gen3 prius works; and heats up the cabin interior more quickly via exhaust gas heat extraction - at least that's what I think is going on.
Troy New York. Watch your cars. They're out there! They botched my cat, and cut it in half. While I am covered by insurance, I still have to pay the deductible. I wonder if I could get the parts from the garage, and if I can if I can sell it?
2015 prius v part number for the gasket all the way up front...donut?
Thanks for the video! I am going to install Cap City Muffler's Cat Security shields on my Gen 3 Prius. Have you heard about Cap City's anti-theft products? Are they any good?
We use them all the time.
@@mufflertech is that what they are called, Security Shields? I just got a new cat installed but now I'm up all night watching my car.
Mine is leaking right before the actuator but I'm unsure as to what hose to buy to replace it. Should I try and get a new one or bypass it? I'm not really sure what to do.
Thanks for the video. I own a Gen 3. There are a lot of cat thefts in my area. I am wondering when my turn is. I don't drive my car much since I now work from home. How would I know that the cat is gone?
Like you're missing a muffler. It won't sound like quiet Prius. There are good cat converter lock videos out there too as I'm looking into getting one!
Your car will be noticeable loud and the check Engine might turn on cause the o2 sensor... But trust me you'll notice it
As already stated, you’ll know as soon as the combustion engine fires up. See my video on driving a gen 2 for reference th-cam.com/video/kP3_cwJKoGU/w-d-xo.html
The music is too loud!
Agreed, this is an older video and we were not turning down the music before recording, sorry it was annoying.
stupidly pushed off getting a shield installed. on xmas, had my cc stolen....dealer is telling me that there is a 5 month backlog
im soooo screwed
Where are you located?
@@mufflertech san francisco. i cant even get an official estimate till the 6th. just saw that toyota is going to offer the plate to be installed on all new vehicles.
@@thewkovacs316 Call the shop, we have a solution for you. 916-421-0399
@@mufflertech i call in the morning...thanks
Hi nice video, thanks, they stole the cat on my gen 1 hybrid highlander, they said $1200 to replace cat, is there a cheaper option?
They got me lastnight on my gen 3 smh…..they cut the water pipes smh
What if I need to remove the cats because they r clogged can I just remove the cats and put aftermarket ones as long as I don’t remove the water Lines I got a 2010
Just had my catalytic converter stolen at work in vernon, ca 1:30pm oct 20, 2020
Just close catalytic line coolant… u can driver temporarily
We have a Gen 2 (parked in the street) and a Gen 3 garaged. Our Gen 2 just got the converter taken less than a week ago. Cut wires for the sensor dragging....anyone know if Gen 3 are less susceptible to theft?
Put the gen 3 outside, it’s way less of a target. The cat assembly on your gen 2 is more valuable for the recyclers.
@@mufflertech Thanks, is it much harder to steal comparatively as well? We were looking at a CAT Shield for both....
Yes, with the coolant lines it is more complex to steal, they definitely still do it though. We see about 10 gen 2’s to every one gen 3.
@@mufflertech what is the ration now? Is it still 10:1?
I’m just wondering if gen3 are being targeted next as all gen2 are being junked due to high repair cost.
Why does a car need to cool down its catalytic converter?
Hello, I enjoy watching your videos and I appreciate your advices. The thieves recently stole the catalytic converter of my 2011 Hybrid Toyota Prius. Now I am looking for replacement to fix my car. Any help and advice of where to find replacement is appreciated. Thank you
Where are you?
@@mufflertech I am in Colorado.
Unfortunately I don’t know of any shops I can recommend in that area, my advice is to research reviews online to find a good reputable independent to help you.
@@ameeraljadie1282 what part of colorado? im starting to get scared to leave mine out when i go out
please respond me
What is your question?
I uber hard core. My car on cold start will make a loud knocking noise. I had to pay 800$ to replace a head gasket?? Thhey said the coolant got into the sparkplugs
That guy that stole my gen 3 cat did a very clean cut with out damage in my hoses.!!
What is the exact name of the coolant valve?
I just bought a 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Should I be worried about about thieves stealing my catalytic converter? Or is it just the Prius catalytic converters that is more desirable?
We haven’t seen those car for theft
Very informative video. Thanks.
I have 2 of this gen. I was looking at some security.
thank you for the info, i bought a cat shield for my 3rd gen.
They got my 3rd gen prius two days ago. Multiple Toyota dealerships in Chicagoland area telling me there’s a 6-12 month wait for backordered cats. Not sure what I’m going to do now.
I would look into your local emissions rules. You may be able to do an aftermarket cat in Illinois with no issue.
Just had the cat converter stolen from my 2006 gen 2 prius at 11.am. in department store parking lot, parked next to front door. I just happened to hear the young female store "security guard" at door say, "Somebodys car is jacked up and I hear a saw!" I looked out and it was MY car! I ran out and shouted, "Get away from my car!" but the guy was under the car with the get away car in the parking space next to me with its trunk open waiting for the part. He came out grabbed the jack, tossed everything in the trunk and hopped in the getaway car with the trunk door flapping as they went and just looked at me. I got photos of the driver, and the get away car with the stolen bent Florida license plate on the back. Lucky for me, the guy dropped his driver's license and a hotel room key, and cash in his dash to leave. HaHa! Gotcha. Three hispanic men. The driver's license was a six month AB-60 California license issued to illegal immigrants who can't prove legal residency. Hopefully, the police will get one team of thieves off the street. Broad daylight in a store parking lot!! I am still in shock. I don't know what to do now, local repair shop says 3 month wait for part, and I did not have comp insurance, and although I loved my Prius for 16 years, I don't want a car that is a target of these thieves...and don't know what is safe so not driving for awhile. I will be carrying pepper spray and a stun gun now. I knew that eventually they would get to my car as I was hearing reports everywhere. The dealership said the cage only slows them down a couple of minutes.
Wow, that’s a. crazy story. Thanks for sharing.
how to get muffler toyota prius 2010
Great video, thanks!
At 4:41, what is the small pipe just to the left of your hand? There’s one on either side of the unit. I have one bent and trying to figure out what to do.
That’s one of the coolant pipes. If it’s not leaking or closed off you should be okay.
thanks brother. Good to know!
Gen 2 to Gen 3 a mild update? The Gen 3 was a completely new car from the ground up. There may be a smattering of shared components, but it'd be minimal at best.
You’re right. Mechanically it’s a very different car. I meant cosmetically it looks very similar.
I have a 2010 Prius and just noticed my coolant reservoir low. It leaks through the actuator and seems like a pain to fix. Does anyone know about this problem or does anyone have a link to a video where they replace the actuator? Thanks.
inminent head gasket failure replace asap stop driving it like this
Can a catalictic converter be cleaned of a toyota Prius 2011? I was playing to take it out and clean it.
You can try. Many have with little success.
Thanks for the video, useful info here. Scrapping out our gen 3 and turning it into sand rail car. Head gasket already failed (mom never serviced the damn thing). I got in under there and unbolted the whole assembly front and back, cut the coolant lines, one being intake to the cat and one being outtake I believe? Just gonna splice em together for a sand rail vehicle, off road only, we have a perfect sized steel pipe piece to splice them which is lucky because I did NOT watch this prior to taking it off and I got COVERED in coolant. 😅 But hey, there's a perfect assembly ready to be scrapped and hopefully splicing those lines lets the coolant return to engine and the car be usable off-road. Don't want to have to completely revamp the coolant system for an off roader sand rail. Next project, off goes the hybrid battery system and leave it at 12 volt with engine haha.
Sand rail Prius? That’s sounds interesting! Putting a loop on the lines will work fine, just be sure it doesn’t get pinched.
Colby have u gotten gen 4 prius? Mine has plastic shields. What site can I go to to locate all fasteners. Im a senior & cant be on ground all day. Im concerned how little miles I put on & thats WHY prius' are gullible. Engines dont run as much. Thanks again! Ive been watchn ALL of ur videos!! Ur our hero!!😁
Rice thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! We do just the cat security on the gen 4’s, nothing else needed in my opinion on the late models.
LOL gen 2 to gen 3 was *NOT* a mild update but I will concede that they share a lot of design similarities. Gen 3 was total a clean sheet design.
I meant that it is still a very similar car.
I thought your warning about not driving the prius was just a tow truck pitch. But you made a very good PSA and u get a thumbs up for that.... Next question tho is what kinda moron designs coolant tubes from the engine going to the exhaust.....
I believe it’s designed to get heat in the engine faster, hotter engines produce less emissions
What's the deal if you install a cheap non-Toyota OEM part and then take the car out of California, where the OEM is not required for smog? Will it still function just fine?
Yes, you just won’t ever be able to register in California or New York until it gets an original part, at least until the other states adopt CARB rules, and it’s likely coming.
Is it for cooling the cat, or is it for getting coolant heated up faster by the cat, which is the impression I was under?
You’re correct, it is for warming the coolant faster.
It's easier to distinguish by the body style change, lots of Gen 3 Prius 2011 have the older style tail lights.
another easy way is that Gen-2 is just ugly, Gen-3 is BUTT UGLY.... :)
Question: How big is the risk to a thief who's trying to steal a Gen 3 cat of being sprayed with coolant from the heat exchanger, which can be boiling hot?
Pretty low unfortunately. Most thefts happen long after the car has been parked and depending on the ambient air temperature, engine coolant loses its temperature pretty quickly.
If I can put different type of catalytic converter to prius 2005 is that ok for car or it makes problem in future let me know thankd
It won’t necessarily hurt the car but it won’t get you through a California smog inspection.
how much do the get for gen 2 and 3?
Is it easy for them to take this part? Because my engine light has been off and on for weeks and I get a oil change took 15 minutes I stayed in my car, would I be able to tell if they stole it? Or does it take work to get it off?
Nobody would do that while you are sitting in your car. You would have heard a lot of loud grinding under your car during the oil change, and the exhaust would have been very loud upon driving away. The light you see is probably the Oil Change reminder light.
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