The CAR WIZARD does a complete Hybrid Investigation of a 2008 Toyota Prius
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- The CAR WIZARD does a Bumper-to-Bumper inspection of his daughters new 2008 Toyota Prius, and explains how the gas combustion engine and the electric synergy drive motor work together.
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I was that guy that made Prius jokes and about Prius drivers. Then I spent some time driving one... they are truly excellent cars
James Barrick I drive Prius at work(180k), since then I bought my girlfriend one (215k), myself Prius prime (11k)and my mom just got one as well(140k)The resale is insanely high , I’ve had nothing but great experience knock on wood. They all run great, very high mpgs and super quiet.
The cars are great. The drivers aren't.
My brother was the same way and even while he borrowed mine he still bought into the stigma. 2 months later and he actually enjoyed it enough that he started looking at Prius IV AWD listings to replace his Edge with lol.
The stigma really isn't that deserved. My brother isn't hugging trees, throwing out his guns and he'd still vote for Scott Walker if he ran for governor again.
Same with me, until gas prices increased sharply, and when I saw how many miles that cheap Prius cars had, it sold me on the reliability. So I increased my budget and got one with lower miles from a retired couple and now I plan to drive it for 10 years or more.
As for the bad drivers comment, that's the one complaint I have with the Prius. The blind spots are absolutely horrible. I have to constantly look before I change lanes because there will always be a car I miss.
I also think the car is really well engineered. The problem I have is every Prius owner is an asshole. They can’t maintain speed and will absolutely cut you off in traffic. They either don’t have their lights on at night or keep their high beams on 24/7.
Haters gonna hate, trolls gonna troll. But the Wizard is going to put out interesting car videos in his Bob Ross style.
Bob Ross.... ROFL!
...And if you add nitros, you create a happy little window in your engine block...
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Happy little hybrid
@@midwest4416 youbput nitrous on a prius youll kill it. Do not try
And thank you very much for buying the tool to finish disassembling the Prius engine
How do I fine the low jack on a prius V 2014 and if I discounted the red fuse from the main battery in the rear of the car will it disconnect the low jack on the car???
@@carmelleodell9819 The orange plug on the traction battery won't affect the low Jack
"It is a DIY job if *Hoovie* can do it"... it's not even shade, we all know it's the absolute truth
Hoovie would admit it.
Ahaha right!? That was great, poor Hoovie...not poor at all
I have never heard a Prius owner say " I don't like my Prius". They truly are GREAT CARS! Thanks for the tour Wizard!
They don't say that since they would've thrown it away.
It's hard to hate one of the most reliable and cheap to run car ever.
I absolutely love my Prius, just dislike how rough the ride is. I’ll put up with it since I’m saving so much money in fuel. Only other car I’ve had that’s been as reliable as my Prius was a 2006 E90 BMW 325i. Usually every other car I’ve owned was bad in reliability, but never had an issue with BMW and Toyota.
I don’t like my Prius but it’s my only way of getting around so 🤷♂️
@@dominicstephens781 To each their own though. One may like, one my dislike, but that's why I'm thankful of the large selection of vehicles since there's something for everyone.
We have 298k on our 2006 Prius. Still has original rear brakes, steering/suspension. It's a great car, even drives good on snow and ice. Built like a little tank.
I call BS on you buddy the fact is is that if you get on a hill with the Toyota Prius because of the transmission it will not spin the wheels will not spin to get you up a hill you will be stuck. Yes it is the best car ever built in history for durability reliability but people like you are just full of it.
Steven Tracy you have to turn the traction control off if that happens.
@@Thresholdmoment I have an 06....live in milwaukee....not bullshit. Prius does great in all weather conditions. Gotta be smart about it
Evan Sheets I’ve had that same experience in snow and ice. I like the ultra conservative traction/stability control. If we have ice or 3 inches or less of snow we always drive the Prius instead of our 4wd trucks/SUV’s.
I thought there was no way to turn off the traction control on these?
After watching this vlog on the prius I'm genuinely impressed.
Almost 200 k miles and the control arms and bushings have zero play on them...truly impressive
Ive had one with 430xxx and they were still perfect
300k is just broken in for a prius
My 2008 Prius needed new front wheel bearings at 200k miles thanks to potholes lol.
Toyota has some great engineers who take a lot of pride in their work, and that shows through in the final product
Same with a chevy volt 300k with nothing but basic maintenance. Though i jave a bolt and its great.
I have a new respect for the Prius after watching this video.
Even with 200k+ miles those are probably original pads. Hybrids/ev's rarely need pads due to regenerative braking.
Yup, they only need brakes if you're driving it wrong
Drove ours like a race car and it finally needed pads at 195k.
I have 135,000 on our 2011 Chevrolet Volt and the original brake pads are just as thick as new!
I gave my 2002 with 202K miles to my son last week. He replaced the brakes because it should have a new set for the rest of its life. The front brakes on one side had a graunchy slide pin but the other side had 6.5 mm of meat left. The wear on the rear brakes was unmeasurable - under 0.1 mm. It needed its first actual repair (besides windshields, tires, wiper blades and 12V battery) a few months ago when the inverter coolant pump - a trouble point through the 2010 model - died. There is an extended warranty on the pump for later years.
Chris McBurney yeah and got 150k miles on a Chevy 2500HD on the original front pads and 300k on the rear pads nothing special.
The main battery is not a lithium ion battery. It is a nickle metal hydride battery for that year and model.
Hey wizard, i too own a 2008 prius. Sitting at 392,142 miles!! No joke. Original hybrid battery, original motor, everything works, no leaks, original suspension nothing wrong at all! Just maintained. I have changed the 12v battery twice and brake pads twice. Thats literally it. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Passes inspection everytime.
The engine cutting off used to make me nervous at first I used to drive a lot of junkers lol.
I know exactly what you mean.
Omg same!!!
Ive had a Prius for 2 years. The engine cutting off and on is not a problems. 99% of the time you time even feel it.
Hahaha I can relate.
I had the same problem when I first got my Prius. :)
I've got a 2008 with 293,000 miles on.
Still has the original battery, mine has less oil leakage than this one.
Oil changes are super easy, it's right up front, transmission fluid change every 50,000k it's a simple dump and fill.
There's no filter to change, the drain bolt and fill bolt are right there on the front all you need is a hose and a funnel you come in from the top under the hood. You need a 10 mm Allen and a 24 mm socket.
4 quarts of Toyota World standard ATF cost you $20 at Walmart.
I average over 50,000 miles a year, and even with this mileage mine still gives me between 45 and 52 miles per gallon in the city and 38-40 miles per gallon on the highway at 80 miles an hour.
And it's actually a pretty easy car to work on if you're willing to learn a few things that are different about this car than other cars even the Hybrid battery is not that difficult to work on it takes about 30 minutes to get the battery out of the car.
Just one small detail the battery packs inside that main battery are actually nickel metal hydride not lithium.
lithium battery did not come out until 2016 and only in some of the models.
kens97sto171 interesting mpg stats. On Highway I get 47-50 mpg, but in the city I only get around 38-39 mpg. My Camry hybrid does better.
I do have a cel it’s the p0420 code. They want to replace the catalytic converter, but can’t guarantee that is the issue.
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My highway.. is 85-90mph.
You should do better in the city than on highway..
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I have the same one.. cat went bad at about 275k. I got a cheap $300 replacement.
Worked.. now have code again..
I also spend a lot of time idling the car, sleeping in it.. car tends to burn oil a bit when it's doing that.... That in turn is not great for any Cat..
If you not in California you can get one on RockAuto for $280-400. I got the Bosal branded one. Had a muffler shop put it in.
You can't get that done in some states.. so be sure.. if it's a California emmisions car.. some shops won't put a non California certified cat in the car.
kens97sto171 I’ve never got better in the city. I don’t drive more than 70 mph on the highway. I don’t idle anymore than necessary. The cel started coming on intermittently at 123,000 miles. It finally stayed on around 127,000 miles. I now have around 156,000 miles. I replaced the accessory battery in 2015 and again this spring. I haven’t replaced the traction battery yet, but I know it’s going to happen soon. One minute it will show full charge, the next minute it will show one bar and the ice seems to work harder while driving around. It’s definitely louder and lacks power taking off from a traffic light.
Chrisfix did a video on how to replace the main battery
Watched that, there's a company that replaces/sells replacement cells to replace the defective cells rather than replacing the whole battery
B Haddock I replaced 8 cells on my 2003 along with the wiring harness and it was fairly easy. Only 2 of the cells went completely bad but the other 6 were getting weak. Car works like new now
@@dasppg9737 let us know when all the other 17 year old cells die. then you will be replacing the batteries piecemeal every year when the warranty runs out
@@sniggitty There is no reason really for them to die all at once. The internal resistance of individual batteries will be the main factor for their decade. Some will die before others, sure. But that will happen with new batteries as well, and by changing just the bad cells, you can significantly prolong the life of the other cells, since there is no heat source (the broken battery) anymore. It's like with laptop batteries. There is always just one single cell broken. The other 7 or so are perfectly fine. So, replacing single cells is a good choice in my book.
Anton N. They won’t die all at once. But after replacing 5-7 of them next year 4 more will fail and you will be swapping out cells 4ever! I would rather buy a new entire battery spend 5k and do it once
I own a Prius 2 built in 2004 with 283000 km and 177000 miles respectively.
The only major repair so far has been the replacement of the shock absorbers and brake discs.
Really a great and economical car! I can only recommend it.
Thanks for the videos!
11:44 no, it is a nickel-metal hydride battery. This has lower power density but with the right battery management, longer life than Li-Ion. By the way, great video :D you showed why I love the Prius, its made so so well!
A little addition. The (3rd gen) plug in prius (~2012-~2016) haa an additional Li-Ion batterypack. This is in addition to the NiMH batteries. If the Li-Ion is empty, the care only uses the NiMH batteries from that point onwards untill you charged the Li-Ion’s via the charging port.
And doesn't have a tendency to explode start fires like a lithium also not as much involved in manufacturing and recycling. Lot of advantages
You beat me to it. Car Wizard incorrectly stated lithium battery when it doesn't have one.
The new Prius uses Lithium, but you are correct. The older Prius' (Priui?) and the RAV4 and Camry hybrids use NiMh.
NiMh was a better choice back then, but lithium batteries are now superior.
@webnothing For this reason I've always described the Prius as a car designed to be abused. The only way to kill them seems to be to not drive them enough(to be fair it's a good problem to have). I bought mine to run Uber Eats deliveries(before you judge, I moved on to Grubhub and Doordash once they arrived in Wichita), so suffice to say I run my car hard, but I've never noticed any degradation in battery capacity(If anything it has increased slightly - a sign that the battery was recovering from not being used enough by its previous owner). It's never broken down, and all I've ever had to do is regular oil and filter changes.
Keep up those videos wizard 🤘🏻🧙♂️
Thanks for the no nonsense technical appreciation for the Prius2. I own an Auris with the 1.8L synergy drivetrain from the Prius3, they are just as bullit proof reliable.
You can clearly see that the Rolls was a RHD car by looking at the windshield wipers. They are set up for RHD use.
3rd gen reduced to zero belts. The water pump is electric instead.
Finally someone reliable serious that gives complete and objective information. Excellent channel.
I'm so happy to see you got your good mood back! And thank you for a wonderful video, been looking at these Priuses for quite a while as a daily driver.
My 2012 Camry Hybrid has NO belts! 😳
You can see the crank pulley down there. But nothing to run to it.
And the car spoils you! 😻
Liv'n Lujin same with newer Priuses 😊
Another great episode Wizard,, remember, critics are a dime a dozen and are only there to remind you that you are alive and doing, not trolling ! Cheers and God Bless you and your Family from Canada !
Exactly, because if you're not pi__ing somebody off then you're really not doing something right!
You are the Bob Ross of mechanicing. It's really relaxing listening to you, even when you are wailing on the trolls. Great videos, keep it up.
I have a 2009 Camry hybrid I bought in February 2019 with 193,000 miles as of June 2019 it has 205,000 miles no issues except the brake light switch broke and my dash had to be replaced from being sticky and 2 oil changes. All things I’ve done myself. Original hybrid battery and original 12V battery. Looks almost brand new still.
Really enjoyed your overview of the Prius. Never really had a reason to look at them. I was definitely wrong. Thanks. Keep up the great job. Look forward to the next one. I want to say that I also appreciate that you’ve ordered the tool to finish what you started. Respect
I like them, our company has a fleet of them. Later models have the 1.8 litre engine (plus the electronic power). Good for getting ahead of "faster" cars away from the line at the traffic lights
Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't the "ride height sensor" is for the auto level headlight? It obviously does not have an airbag suspension system.
I believe its for the rear brake proportioning. The lower the rear, the more weight, and more rear brakes apply. Just like in pickup trucks like the toyota tacoma, hmmmm, same company, similar system.
Yes it's for the Xenon headlights
Honda Ridgeline Correct. Lower rear suspension height = lower headlight beam aim and vice versa. Mandatory in Germany at one time, maybe still, as I had a few grey market Mercs with driver adjustable beam heights that surprisingly worked.
@@byggs129 but 2008 prius didnt have those as an option they had hid headlight option but they did not move at all ive owned several with both types of lights
Your such an honest mechanic man!! Im a tech up in Colorado and i love every single one of your videos!!! Very accurate to everything that i have seen and you talk sense!!!! Thank you for speading your knowledge and opinions!!!!!! Keep it up man and thank you for your service both automotively and for our country❤
I’m 53 and a lot of my friends have shops your by far the best mechanic I’ve ever seen
My wife has a CT200h (Lexus version), it's a really good car. I make sure to turn the car off when changing the oil.
Now you got me looking up CT200hs on-line....
Not a Prius. That is Lexus version of Toyota Matrix.
@@musclesmouse It's got the same hybrid drivetrain as the 3rd gen Prius. Same battery pack as well. The CT, Prius, and Matrix were on the MC platform.
They're all kin to each other sans the drive train. Research a little more and I think you'll find the CT is more kin to the Prius than the Matrix.
Really nice job on covering the prius , Thanks
Blows my mind that such a nice man like yourself could have haters. Keep the great videos coming Wizard!
Welcome to the internet, where nobody is safe from the legion of basement-dwellers. Some people just ain't happy unless they're trying to make others unhappy.
I love this guy, the wizard. So cool, down to earth and painstaking. Must be a great dad and complete gentleman. Kudos.
Great video, I've got over a million miles on my different Priuses my 13 has over 300k . I appreciate your letting your viewers know about the orange cable and the battery discount. My only problem is you need to let the system sit about 30 45 minutes after disconnecting it so the capacitor in the inverter converter can discharge its power or you will get a hell of a shock
That is a step in the manual... go work on something else.
@@wobblysauce a step..is that true? 45 minutes wait?!!!
@@josepeixoto3384 time guides to do a job is not the same as the time to do a job.
I work at a dealership where USED Prius's r a mainstay. Very good car.
I always enjoy the Wizard's videos. A real calm gentleman. Well done.
As a cucumber. Nice to listen to someone like that, huge contrast to most maniacal youtubers.
As a Prius owner of 4 years I learned so much from this video. Great car. Great channel. Great wizard.
I would guess one reason to have separate cooling systems is the different desired operating temperatures. The Synergy Drive electric motor control unit likely tries to stay as cool as possible, while the gas engine is probably running around 90C degree coolant temp.
If your Prius AC system stops blowing cold air, this is a warning something is wrong. In my case, the invertor water pump, responsible for the health of the invertor, failed. Get that addressed, pronto! One of the few faults on 04-09 Prius is that invertor water pump. I just tell my friends to carry a spare in the trunk. Otherwise, your family will be well served by that Prius. Peace.
ferndog1461 The inverter water pump on my ‘06 Prius failed recently. 180k on it and otherwise flawless.
@@turboclaybird You're supposed to get that changed, it is the only weak spot on the car. That water pump is not better than many Aquarium water pumps.
There are Prius taxis with 600.000+ miles with completely original engine / transmission / drivetrain. Other than wearing parts (which Toyota hybrids have less of than conventional cars) not a single issue.
Other than being an ultra quiet shill for the left, sure, nothing wrong with it.
David, you are awesome, I wish I can shake your hand personally and thank you for taking your time making these educational videos
Love your channel. I use to make fun of the Prius. I own a Prius now. I love this car! Unbelievable technology and durability
Are a great car! Bought one for my wife 2 yrs ago, fuel savings calculated has paid it off in that time- 4.6-4.9lt/100km(metric sorry).
Jus a cautionary note, the isolator plug removed still doesn't make the battery pack safe! If you are going to dismantle it, you need to understand electrical principles and high voltage handling techniques! Copying someone else doing it is not safe practise! Period! Like a wall socket, easy to copy but understand their are 5 ways to wire, only one is correct and why! Be safe everyone. Nice videos, love the shop size and cars stored look interesting.
The 1ZZ-FE was a problem child in early Corollas, I had a 2000 Corolla and it had an appetite for oil. A biiiiiiiig one.
These have the 1NZ-FXE. Different motor that doesn't eat oil like the 1ZZs do.
John your clueless year 2000 was not an early corolla and according to the dood you dont even have your years right get a clue john
@@aceboogie8986 Well, I should have worded it better, I meant the early corollas that used the 1ZZ-FE Engines. It was supposed to have been revised after 2003 to at least reduce it's hilarious thirst for oil.
I was a lube manager at a hybrid specific shop. I ALWAYS recommend a person getting a toyota if they don't know what kind of car to get.
This is a great channel. Simple guidance, plain talking, and great advice.
I’ve seen the same exact thing happen at a dealership I worked at! The motor started right after he dropped the oil filter.
It's likely due to the hybrid battery being low and so that car starts to recharge it
The 2008 Prius doesn’t have “stacks of lithium-ion batteries” - the battery pack in those 2nd generation Priuses was based on 28 Panasonic-made Nickel Metal Hydride modules.
Far cry from maxwells new dry cathode adding 60 to 120 range and a million mile life to upcoming teslas. Not to mention solid state batteries slated for 2024. Ill be selling my bolt and upgrading when that happens.
Actually all toyota hybrids use NIMH apart from PHV's. Right from 1998 till now still the same
Reuben Horner : The Prius Prime uses li-ion battery packs. Reference: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius_Plug-in_Hybrid ...
@@ReubenHorner My FWD 2019 prius has Lithium battery...next to the gas tank!
@@kryvor yes that why I said apart from the phv ones which is what the prime is
Wizard, we all like watching your videos because you know what you're doing and what you're talking about. If you have so many customers and such a large shop full of the kinds of cars you do, then you're obviously doing everything correctly. Don't lose sight of that. People will come along in the future and try to drag you down again. Embrace it. It means they're trying to steal your happiness and success because they can't do it on their own. It's a good sign.
Those that matter know. Those that don't know... they don't matter.
In love with my Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. It was only 25K, new in 10/2007. Most think it’s new since it’s garage kept with my custom front and rear running lights. Perhaps garage kept helps the original battery last longer due to less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections? The HID headlights failed but replaced them myself without taking the bumper off by feeling my way with my hand. They are much brighter than the originals. Went 90K with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better and a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 53 MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED. Good sleeping camping car with a 6’ bed with great cargo capacity. Adding a portable inverter makes a 115 Volt generator for back up efficient home power with the on and off cycle of the engine. The Princess Prius is a tough survivor like the princess cat in the movie “The Incredible Journey”. The beautiful large dash display is ahead of its time with sharp graphics like a space ship. Ran out of gas, and a whole dashboard lit up including the triangle of death (indicates serious malfunction - do something now!). Fortunately filled up 1/2 mile away before the battery became too low. Never again!!
It’s an adventure reliable stealth vehicle that slips through the air quietly! The best smooth styling of all the model years. Definitely a incognito James Bond vehicle with secrete abilities never to be underestimated. So watch out!!! In time, it will become a classic antique with appreciating value.
Good I like selling them I know am selling a quality vehicle
My uncle has 437,000 miles on his Prius
The brakes only work under 5 mph OR in a hard/panic stop. Regen does the rest. If you are a smooth driver, the brake pads will last almost forever. I have original rear shoes at 200k.
Same. Took it to a shop out of caution and they said original pads (front and rear) are fine at 202K. I was shocked especially considering how often our Sienna eats through brake pads (~35K miles)
Wizard, I have owned a 2015 Prius Gen 3 since October 2014 from new. Currently it has 272,000 miles on it. I didn't have to change the front brake pads and rotors until it hit 200,000 miles. I just changed the ORIGINAL rear rotors and pads at 272,000 miles.
I have driven for Lyft in Los Angeles for the past 4 years.
I still have the original Hybrid battery, and original 12 volt battery.
The major service I have completed on my vehicle was ....
Transmission oil drain and fill.
sparkplug change.
Inverter coolant change.
Radiator coolant change.
I am due for these services again now.
Would you please show one or all of the following?
Transmission oil drain and fill.
sparkplug change.
Inverter coolant change.
Radiator coolant change.
By the way, my mother was born in Kansas, and I was born in Oklahoma City.
I love your videos. Keep up the good work!!!
447k miles on my 2004 Toyota Prius and still going strong, getting 46MPG regularly! Very easy and cheap to maintain.
My 08 prius has 226,000 miles only had to do oil changes and buy tires best car we've ever had still gets 45mpg. check the spare tire well sometimes water gets in there.
ChrisFix has a great video on servicing the traction battery.
I saw that too, it was a great video
@@wurly164 Chris replaced them all. There are other TH-camrs that test each cell and only replace the bad ones. One guy replaced 3 cells for only $100 total.
Probably the best review on TH-cam! Keep it up man
I just shared this with my daughter, she leaves for college in a 2006 Prius this Friday. You're video I think will help her understand her car more.
There are two electric motors inside the Hybrid Transaxal (technically they are also generators, toyota calls them MG1 and MG2 for motogenerator 1 and 2) that are the sun and ring gear of a planetary gear-set.
Also, fun fact, the power is delivered to the final drive/differential by a chain like a bike or a timing chain. Never understood why.
Andrea Florini I’d be willing to bet the chain drive is there to save weight over gear drive. The drivetrain truly is a feat of engineering and works very well in every measure, other than drag racing.
@@mylesgray3470 maybe, but i just remembered someone telling me that in newer cars they switched the chain to a gear drive
Andrea Florini I was told Honda came out first then Toyota decided they can do better and they came out with a 4 dr with more power and quieter
Did you make a video on replacing Hoovies engine? I don't think anyone has a engine replacement video for a Hybrid.
My 2008 red Prius 140K 52mpg avg. I bought new 24K. I only use it for long trips. Short trips by bicycle only . Also I plan my long trips with a tail wind. 60mpg thanks for the tips and review.
That was awesome. Thank you for showing me the main disconnect on this car along with everything else. This would be so helpful the next time I get a hybrid car.
fav hybrid/electric? yes a 1950's E and F series GM diesel electric locomotive
Derrick Moyer those 567 engines have a certain sound that is awesome
These gen 2 Prius cars are some of the best Toyotas out there. 40+ mpg on a bad day and no issues for at least 300K miles on the clock. Just change the oil and keep on driving. Brake pads are good for 100K! Spark plugs are good for 100K! WHAT! BTW, the battery is NOT lithium. It's NiMh. 28 7 volt modules. Each module has 6 cells in it.
40mpg isnt that incredible when 4cyls have been making 30mpgs for twenty years and now days trucks can get almost 30mpg highway
@@norgepalm7315 40mpg on a BAD day. Mostly it's in the upper 40's, especially in warmer weather. Cold really takes the toll on fuel economy on these. And you are right, ICE cars have been in the 30's for a while, but they are stuck there and it seems that is the end of the road for them. On the other hand, this gen 2 Prius is bettered every next gen. The current 4th gen is in the 60's mpg.
Also, gen 2 Prius is one of the cheapest cars to own. Just ask anyone who bought one new. They have not put a red cent into it more than likely and still getting 40's mpg. Cost of ownership on these things is crazy low. Until the battery needs to be replaced, but that can be as high as 500K miles.
Vladimir Ferdman Just got my Gen 3 serviced yesterday. 94,000 miles, break pads still at 75%, spark plugs not due till 120k, no belts to service! Oil looks almost new at 5,000 miles but I change it then anyway. I get 47mpg lifetime average. I’m a fan of this car!
You can find better mpg in better vehicles. Why even consider a Prius?
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to show us the Prius for us owners who want to know more about it. Keep up the great work
Daughter is very lucky to have a mechanic for a dad :)
Well if you own a Prius it doesn't really matter. Even more so if was ev.
Wizard, are you going to install N2O on this Prius ? Thank you for the upload.
Also don't forgot to pull fuse to trip "maintaince mode" which that is not going turn off engine.
Stop start feature in hybrid while injected with NOS. When ECU wanted to turn off engine to switch to battery to use electric motor.
So, basically without maintenance mode. That Prius engine will be suicidal to NOS or possibly turbo.
Not gonna lie, I’m a Chevy guy but even I have to admit I actually leak more fluids than that Toyota does.
Thanks for your time Sir Wizard. You are an inspiration.
Super recommendation about being sure the Smart Key is not in the car when working on it! Never thought about it before. We have had nothing but Prius since we bought our first one in 2002. By far the most reliable cars we have ever owned - I don't even know what is in second place. Doing nothing but scheduled maintenance year after year is a novel experience for me.
Two quirks about Toyota hybrids:
1) The Atkinson-Miller engines tend to belch soot into the intake because of the Miller valve timing. The first gen sedans (2001-2003) should have the TBs cleaned (Swab on, Wipe out) every year or two, before cold weather sets in, to prevent hard start.
2) If the engine starts just before you shut the system down on a cold short move, it can clank and shake like the devil when restarted. The same thing happens if you use spray intake cleaner. Give it a minute to finish its hissy fit and it will be okay, but is is scary sounding when it is going on.
The miners seepage maybe from when they put oil in the car of the oil change and once it's it down the engine it's always there
Prius is nickel-metal hydride battery not lithium.
The plug-in models use a lithium ion battery pack.
@@Membrane556 True that, but there is no stock gen2 plugin. Just in some DIY cases.
You don’t say! Had no idea.
nice video good to see that the wizard ordered the part to finally disassemble the broken engine
Thanks for the video! Loved the walkthrough. Amazing how affordable and reliable these really are.
did the exact same thing brother bought a prius with 190k on it now has 220k on it and not one problem!!!! we were not scared either. we know what a toyota is. here at my shop it is the least car we get in. the one we get the most are nissan and honda. but never toyota. and when we do they have 320,000 miles on it!!! no lie!
Surprised at the most common car being Honda
@@CSmart7396 your so wrong Toyota out sales Honda. Like 4 times more lol. And it's the same issue over and over and over again. They suck !!!!
Lmao calm down I know Toyota is better 😂 I’m just surprised to hear you think Honda is one of the worst. I’ve had Hondas for years and never had any issues. Civic, Accord, CRV, Pilot and an Element. My grandparents have a 2015 Toyota Camry and it’s a great car. I would’ve thought Chevy or something would be worse 🤦🏻♂️👀
@@CSmart7396 ok i was about to say. I worked at dealers for years. At a Toyota and a Honda dealer And Toyota was selling like 300 to 400 more new cars than Honda was, lol no lie. And ok your going to sit their and say that you never had any problems with any of those Hondas ac systems??? Really??? You must be the lucky ONE. Because they all go out.
I find that Japan built Toyota have superior quality than NA built. I have a 2014 Highlander and have many body defects.
Every "Japan built" Toyota is assembled in America just like every American built Toyota. They either ship the parts or ship the vehicle. Be a weeb all you want but know the facts
@@norgepalm7315 NA built Toyotas need to have local content. So not 100% is from Japan
@@norgepalm7315 some are completely assembled in Japan. You are the ignorant one.
@@gianfrancoa no shit?
If you're old enough, go walk into your local Toyota dealer. Every single vehicle will display the percentage of American to Japanese parts and where its assembled.
@@norgepalm7315 yes that I know. My point is that the Japanese assembled Toyota are typically better than the NA assembled ones. What's your point?
My dad got me a red 08 Prius right before I went off to college too! I've had it over 5 years now and love my car, it runs fantastic and quiet plus it's so nice to only pay ~$25 for a full tank of gas around here. The only issue we've ever had with it was a small part of the coolant pump and a coolant sensor needed to be replaced but it sounds like that's one of the more common issues for Priuses/Prii anyway.
And about leaving the key in the ignition slot: I've accidentally driven my car for half an hour before with just the key ON MY PERSON, not even physically in the slot. Car starts with no complaint and there's no indicator to let you know, then it drives just like normal. Definitely something to be aware of. Thank you for this informative look at these nifty little cars!
I got my daughter a 2008 Prius for her journey to college as well. This video gave me some peace of mind.
The Prius is Is a nice car, boring but nice. It was interesting to have a mechanics eye view of it though.
They are not lithium battery's they are nickel metal hydride batterys
I’m sure he misspoke because most cars now uses lithium battery.
@@V10PDTDI sure, but he is meant to be explaining the car
Enjoyed the video very much: clear and concise!
Sydney, Australia
As a Toyota Hybrid owner this video was very helpful in understanding how and why this system was designed.Thanks.
Have you ever bought or serviced a Honda Civic Hybrid? I think the battery is bad on mine
I'm sure he's serviced one as they seem rather common on the road
I used to drive one. I named it Slippy because its transmission slipped so bad. Ditched it for a Prius.
Dang cars in your Area have like no RUST. :D
Thank you for your information. I'm glad you took the time to explain it and look forward to more. I am looking to buy one in the future.
The inverter cooling system pump sometimes fails and cost $60 from the dealer. It's walk in the park to replace it. The serpentine belt cost like $5 and it's another walk in the park. When you take the keys out of the car the engine may start again if the car is not shut off when you have keyless remote option
Wizard, do you mind doing a "what to buy, what not to buy" for Toyota? I finally gave up on European cars and bought a Rav4, I am liking it, but just wanted to get an opinion when we plan to replace our other cars.
You should add some nitrous...
I was thinking along those lines "Hey, don't you have a nitrous kit for that engine laying around collecting dust?", LOL
Also the key splits the cells in half, the cells are nimh(check the owners manual) and hoovies is a pre facelift and your daughters is a facelift.
Always informative never boring. God bless from Sydney Australia 👍
pretty much any newer toyota or really anything that gets 30+ mpg will have many underbody shields for airflow management... if you find any damaged you will see it in gas mileage first Edit all keyless entry cars you should put the keys in a metal box and be sure it is off!
Regular gasoline powered vehicles don't start on their own. Only hybrid and EV.
And finally, Prius in form of Corolla. I'm looking to get one once I paid off my 4Runner.
I have a 2014 Prius I commute back-and-forth from Las Vegas to southern Utah four times a week it has 180,000 miles it will be five years old in two months I love it runs like a champ averages 39 mpg doing 85 mph.
430,000kms on my 2004 tundra v8 , truck still looks and drives like new and everything still works .
Most Toyota cars are utterly dull but damn they are reliable
Yeah we all miss the excitement of waiting for a tow truck
The last generation I enjoyed driving was around 2010. We had a 16 rav 4 sport loaded to the gills and it had zero personality. Toyotas are still reliable but as you stated boring. Sadly Nissans are fun to drive but I will no longer own them. Lease only. I have owned 17 Nissans but no longer. Way too many problems before even the warranty is up.
The underneath of the car looks like a car with 30k miles on it, not 190k, pretty decent 👌🏼
I had a 2000 Honda Insight when they first came out with a 5 speed manual, it was work driving it around kind of like a VW bug from the 60's. Then they came out with a CVT automatic and that was a lot more fun to drive around. Had one more in 06 when they decided to cancel the production and although It only carried two people they were a fun car to own . Other than the usual wear stuff never had any problems with any of them and always thought they looked so far ahead of their time. Pulling up on a first date was a bit dicey but a good test of your self confidence .
gained a ton of respect for these cars from your videos covering it.
my 2002 focus has no leaks and runs as new...5-speed manual...192K
Nice video wizard
But i should mention that These engines eat oil like crazy which causes them to clog the catalytic converter , i had one for 5 years and had to do all the work
Oh and they have horrible interior quality and ride quality
I hope you have a Good luck with the car
Thanks Wizard for sharing your knowledge. I enjoy watching your videos. I have a gen 3 2011 Prius with 155000 km with no problems so far.😊 Greetings from Dublin Ireland.....👍👍👍
I have a 2007 prius and it runs great! Thanks for the great video.