I have long told friends and family members when shopping for a used cars, always ask to see the service history. A car with a life history of being serviced at the specified intervals is a good indication the vehicle will be a reliable purchase. The same goes with leased vehicles, most manufactures require you bring the car in for service at the recommended intervals for the term of the lease. The golden rule I tell everyone; stay far away from vehicles, especially hybrid vehicles, that were used by rental fleets. They may look pretty at an attractive price, but almost guarantee their service is non-existent and what little miles they do have were very hard and will be detrimental to the longevity of the vehicle.
@@kimdavis5631 I had full service history on an old car u recently sold. Decided to service it myself,went to my local parts store with what's needed,i wrote on the paperwork/receipt the miles 7 date when i did the oil and filter,plugs,filter etc..... i did that for 8 yrs. New owner liked that and purchased it,as the car idled,ran & drove perfect! It was a 2002 Yaris 1.3L auto with 90,000m here in the UK. I still speak to the new owner,it passed it's MOT (yearly inspection) last month. I told him it would pass the next MOT.
@@tardeliesmagic Great. I also did DIY oil changes for a while but it just made me feel safe to drive my family when I see the car pass the safety inspection checklist at the dealership. When they try to sneak in unnecessary services (such as fuel induction service lol) , I'm able to decline them with the knowledge gained from AMD's videos.
I bought a used 2015 prius in Jan of 2019. It had 50k miles and as of today it has 105300. Never had any issues. It had a major tune up at 90k and the transmission fluid changed at 80k. Runs excellent and saves me money on gas. UPDATE- AS OF 07/21/2023 MY CAR HAS 124,500 MILES WITH ZERO ISSUES. ****New Update, 06/26/24 & 139,500 miles & still running strong w/zero issues.
@@DavidVega-ef2ur I got 130,900 as of today. The original 12v battery started going bad and I recently picked one up at the dealership for $190 out the door which is cheap compared to other places. Walmart sold me $167 per tire Michelin Defenders for $240 out the door because they screwed up on my original order which was for some cheapy tires. Paid another $80 for installation but I'm ok with that. I bought some new stabilizer bar links which I will install on Sunday. Dealership wanted $200 out the door but I ended up going aftermarket, Mevotech TTX, way better than AutoZone, Pepboys, eBay, etc. and it actually has a grease refill plug which the OEM didn't have and I paid $120 for the pair.
@@stevenleighton1947 I already flushed the transmission, cleaned the battery cooling fan, changed the front rotors and pads, cleaned the MAF and throttle body. Hopefully it lasts.
2012 Prius V owner here with 242k. Issues I had: 1. Fuel pump went out at 50k, under warranty. 2. Purge valve went out at around 100k. 3rd issue was wiring to a water pump due to accident ( doesn’t count). 3rd current issue happened after 200k, engine would rattle quite badly when it starts due to slow head gasket leak. Slowly loosing coolant. But I fixed by watching Scotty Kilmer by adding “Bar's Leaks 1111 Block Seal Permanent Head Gasket Fix 24 oz. , Brown” its been 2 months so far so good, coolant is at the same level and engine starts smoothly. Btw I replaced original brake pads for the very 1st time in its car life at 238k Miles. I was Ubering on this car for 5 years, i was always gentle on brakes
I also have a 2012 V which I bought with 120,000 miles a little under 2 yrs ago. I put a lot of miles on it, subcontractor driving auto parts delivery routes. It now has over 250,000, but at about 230,000 it had the same head gasket problem as yours. I also used a sealant solution and it has worked very well. I do not know how long this “fix” will last but so far so good
I also had the same issue but at 160,000 miles and unfortunately I didn't find the issue until it was probably too late. Try to use the same bars stop leak and it wasn't working well enough so we tried about another half a can cuz we figured we didn't use it correctly the first time and we ended up burning the water pump out. Our oil had already turned to milkshake so it didn't really make a difference. I wish those problem was more known in the community
We are the original owners of a 2007 Camry hybrid, currently with 313k on the clock. We've been meticulous with dealer-only maintenance at 5k mile increments and have complete records to support that. We never heard from Toyota regarding the oil burning fix, however it consumes maybe 1/2 quart between services. We are one of the aforementioned owners who will hold onto this machine until it just quits. It's basically a member of our family at this point. Thanks, Ahmed for consistent, excellent content.
At 14 years and 300k+ miles most cars would be consuming a bit of oil. Think about it, your car has driven around the world over 12.5 times, or to the Moon and a little under a third of the way back, and in a couple of years could have a driver's license of its own in some states.
You know dealer maintenance every 5000 miles is still only a dry service every other oil change unless you specifically pay extra for and ask for an oil change every time.If you don’t your getting 10000 mile oil change intervals.
This is why I like the car nut over Scotty Kilmer. All he says is STAY AWAY from a hybrid, it’s bad, it’s crap, it’s this, that, and the other thing. All the while flapping his arms in the air and laughing at his own jokes. He never has any real proof just “trust me, I’m a mechanic.” I don’t trust shade tree mechanics, and I have been taught not to trust them for good reason. You explain what to look for, what to avoid, etc. a very good and informative video. If I got used I was thinking of a 2017 highlander hybrid or if I went new, it would be the Corolla hybrid.
Good point. I no longer watch Scotty, the Clickbait king. I caught him in some conflicting information once and questioned him about it. He never responded. He's just out for maximum views.
This was one of the best overall hybrid vehicle breakdowns I've seen. I'm sure you put a lot of effort into this video and I whole heartedly agree with everything you've said. I'm on one of your baddie lists with a 2012 Prius but as you've mentioned I've been very diligent regarding the maintenance of the vehicle. We are at 170k and you are right. Our cost of ownership has been almost nothing compared to our gasoline aspirated vehicles. As a matter of fact we are still on the original set of brakes and as of last oil change they are still in the yellow. Started to consumer oil at about 150k but a change of the PCV valve solved that issue. Other than that, Nothing. Thanks for a great breakdown of all hybrid vehicles offered. I know now which will be my next purchase. Keep up the good work, your channel is great.
Every time I watch your videos I feel the urge to buy a new Toyota. But then i realize my current 12 years old toyota is still in too good shape, so my next purchase has to wait :(
Thanks so much for this candid video. I recently bought a used 15 Prius. What sold me was the mpg and recommendations that this model year was one of the most reliable. What ultimately sold me on the car was the previous owner left several maintenance records in the glovebox. That along with the Carfax records and a mechanic review of the car clinched it. Even though it has a little over 100K miles and you hear a lot of road noise, I’m averaging nearly 50 mpg consistently since I bought it. With $4plus/gallon gas this car is a godsend as I commute 120 miles each day.
Wish I could thank this man for the education he has provided me. As the owner of a 21 Rav Hybrid, I feel confident in it's care. Oil every 5k / 6 mo and check the battery filter every 6 mo even though no animals or kids. Nothing in the back seat on the passenger side, no liquids on the back seat, no excessive speed, gas off on the click, no extra weight, etc. I genuinely appreciate his content.
Nobody should sit in the back seat passenger side? Gas off on the click? What's that? Also speeding is bad for the battery? I thought the engine took car of that? Thinking of buying one, does he have an all encompassing video on hybrid care?
@@KillerofGods I meant nothing on the floor on the back seat passenger side. That is where the hybrid battery filter is and it needs to remain clear for air flow. According to AMD, constant excess speed (85+) is hard on it because the engine is working hard to go that speed plus it also needs to charge the battery. Gas off on the click means not to continue to fill it after the pump clicks off because it can damage the charcoal canister. I got all these tips from the Car Car Nut. Just search for him and you'll get educated. I'm happy with my hybrid with no regrets.
I purchased a 2010 Toyota Prius with 125k miles approximately 2 years ago. I serviced the transmission and coolant (engine and inverter) myself in addition to replacing the spark plugs and struts/absorbers. It now has 153k miles. No issues to report. I'm currently averaging 51+ mpg.
This video is Master Class quality describing the entire Toyota Hybrid models and powerplant generations, especially the older 'used' models. My take away? The owners of the older and possibly newer generations do not understand 'the systems' of the vehicle, leading to passive neglect. You must be pro-active for long vehicle life and reliability. Well Done.
It seems to be a common theme that those owners who actually take care of their cars don't want to sell them, because they run just fine, because they took care of them. The other guys don't take care of their cars for whatever reason, so they start getting issues, and they dump them in the used car market. Also, many people lease cars these days, and these drivers often thrash the hell out of their cars with little regard for anything, because they know that the lease will expire soon and the car won't be their problem anymore. Unfortunately, those cars also end up in the used car market.
AMD.....there are some companies that make new hybrid battery packs with supposedly better batteries that hold more of a charge for a longer period of time or give the car more power than factory battery packs. Are these aftermarket batteries any good in your opinion ? I mean, when it’s time to replace the hybrid battery I’d rather have one that could outperform the stock hybrid battery.
Expert advice from a man who actually works on the cars: you can't do better than this. This is the most extensive information on Toyota hybrids that I have found. Thank you very much.
Such good info on this channel!!! 20 years into HSD, and we STILL hear other car "enthusiasts" who conflate Toyotas e-CVT with the traditional CVT found elsewhere. Is it just willful ignorance??
I have only driven the corolla and prius with cvt and I couldn't even tell it was cvt for the corolla. The prius I think it was more along the lines of it feeling underpowered for my taste but I don't think it was necessarily caused by the cvt.
I can attest to the Prius C's reliability; the ownership experience with my 2014 is just amazing. Just wished that it came with a hybrid battery fan filter instead of a mesh. Plus the stout A and C pillars took a long time to get used to. Last but not least, the center rearview mirror hangs down so low that it is big enough to hide a transit bus in some intersections. Too bad North America is not getting the updated version of the C.
In Europe we get the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. The Prius C is basically the previous gen Yaris Hybrid. I've driven the new 2021 Yaris Hybrid, and it's really nice. I'm probably going to get either that or the Corolla Hybrid. Of the two, the Yaris is actually a bit over 1 second faster from 0-100 kph.
they are pushing for the Corolla Hybrid. all the models of Toyota will have a hybrid model. 2022 tundra hybrid. I am sure the 4Runner Hybrid and sequoia Hybrid are on the way as 2023 models.
After I bought my 2010 Prius, I saw a RUclips video where the guy said don't buy that year because they are oil burners. OH NO! Too late. I quickly put in an oil catch can and change the oil every 3K to 4K miles. So far, at 114K miles, it uses no oil between changes. I love the car and have repaired any problems myself so far. I replaced the hatch actuator and took the old one apart and rebuilt it with a new RC motor to save as a spare. A little tip on why it went bad: I left the hatch open getting groceries out and water got into the actuator. It shorted out the motor. When I took it apart, the motor had dried out and started working again. The motor takes forever to dry out inside the plastic enclosure. So if you leave the hatch open in the rain, put a piece of plastic over the latch to keep the rain out.
2 years in a row, the most reliable car, according to Consumer Reports, was the Prius C. More reliable than the Prius and Prius Prime. I generally put on 3000 miles a year so I change the oil and filter once a year. I bought a used 2013 Prius C with 50K miles. The first thing I did was a complete service including trans fluid and cleaning the hybrid fan and screen.
I have a 2012 Prius C, there is no filter for the hybrid battery fan. make sure the fan is not dusty. once a while, drive the car on highway to clean up the engine if you only drive locally or short trip. if you plan not to drive the car for a while, it is best to charge up the battery by regenerative braking before turning it off.
I have owned all generations of Priuses up to my 2021 Prime. I have to say my favorite has always been my 2010 to 2015 Prius, 2013 prius plug in was my favorite over all , I even prefer it over my Prime. I have 2 prius V, both 2012 and 2013, only issue was the oil pressure switch leak on the 2012 V with 80k miles on it other wise been great cars. Maintenance is the biggest factor folks. I did not know about the Hybrid filter, I will check on it . Thank you AMD
My 2007 Prius was still going strong at 95k miles and 40+ mpg... until someone stole the catalytic converter. The repair estimate is about $2,800. It's not worth fixing, because a few weeks earlier the fuel gauge failed, and the dealer said THAT repair would cost over $3,000!
Yeah I have an 07 with 77k miles...debating as well since things will go, gas mileage has dropped. But I will NOT pay over MSRP which is what the dealers are trying to get away with.....
With the rise in theft of cat converters, would you consider a video discussing options to prevent and/or address this very real risk? Peace to you and your family ❤️
I drive a 2008 Toyota Prius I got at an auction as a gamble and it was my first hybrid. Absolutely love it (I was switching from a 2013 Chevy Tahoe- talk about gas mileage whiplash). Have been considering a newer Prius, so I really appreciate your breakdown regarding the filters (never knew about these). I was considering the 4th gen Prius, so this helped a ton. I am so glad I found your video and channel- will make sure to recommend you to my friends! Have a great day.
I bought a one-owner 2008 Prius with 125K miles in 2020 before used car prices skyrocketed. It's been good - with two main caveats: 1) I decided to replace the gas tank because it has a bladder that wears out over time, limiting the amount of gas that it can handle. I was only able to put in six gallons at a time in mine -- about half a tank. That replacement cost about $1K at an independent garage. (I plan to keep the car a while, so I thought it was worth it.) But beware - this apparently is a common problem with Gen2s. If you test drive one, fill up the tank and see how much gas it can handle. 2) I had to have the dashboard rebuilt because the electronics were not functioning all of the time. That was another $1K at an independent garage. Other than that, I've put on a new set of tires and headlights and that's been it. Still on the original hybrid battery and I hope it stays that way. Hope to get it over 200K miles and re-evaluate then.
@@dougfromsoanierana interesting, and not first time i've heard of those two needs. Really adds up fast! Others here have had quotes of 3K for dash, and 3K for catytlic converters, so im' a bit wary.
In 2015 i considered a new prius c...i also considered a used car and a new Mitsubishi mirage. I did the math over and over and over, i was an engineering student afterall. I needed the car to make an hour long commute to school. I ended up going with a 2002 saturn sl2 with 70k miles for $3k. Almost 9 years later and i still have my saturn. Car has been great with 0 problems. Im never selling it, but now im considering a 4th or 5th gen prime.
Let's talk about one of the Baddies. It's actually a very good car......then how come it's a Baddie 😂 I don't think I want a Baddie , even if it's a very good car😂
Hey mate an idea to you. There are no bad Toyota hybrids, therefore you can change the title to good and better Toyota hybrids 🤣👌🎌 Anything from 2010 onwards are from the better ones. 👍
Well the thing is that an oil burning issue is pretty bad because it will only get worse over time, unless you do a super expensive engine rebuild. At that point most people just buy another car, but the old car stays in the used car market, waiting for an unsuspecting buyer.
Thanks for this informative video. You are correct on maintenance. I have a 2011 Camry Hybrid purchased new. I do my own maintenance and use Amsoil 0-20w. So far no oil burning. In 2017 purchased a used 2011 Prius for my daughter with 143K miles. It hasn't had any of the problems mentioned. Checked the maintenance before purchase and it was good. Performed a dump and fill of the transmission fluid and it was black. That was concerning but after 4yrs no issues.
My 10 year old Camry Hybrid only has 67k miles on it, and it has been a wonderful car. I researched carefully back in 2012, and also noticed that nearly all taxi cabs in NYC were Camry or Prius Hybrids. I'd ask drivers about mileage on the cars - most were over 150k, many over 250k. Two drivers told me that NY taxi outfits would scour used car auctions for Hybrids with 100K or more miles that were being sold by owners looking for a new car. They'd pick them up for taxi cabs, knowing they'd last another 150k miles or more. My only maintenance expenses have been oil service, new tires, and some warranty work on the sunroof. Brakes have over 60% of original linings. So I can verify what the Car Care Nut is saying about Toyota Hybrids, as can NYC taxi drivers.
I love this channel! Just bought out my 2019 Prius lease and in this economy will probably be driving it until I retire, 70 mile/day commute. I feel equipped to maintain it without getting ripped off having found The Car Care Nut!
First hybrid I had was a used 05 Prius with 185,000 loved the the gas mileage. Hated the brake actuator going out. I replaced it then the ac went out then actuator went out again and at almost 300,000 miles we parted ways. I bought another 07 and loved it just as much. We recently bought a new sienna and have had it for 7 months now and love getting 36 mpg,s. But it’s a mini van and some features are not holding up. But 36 mpg can’t beat that when your hauling 6 people.
2008 Gen 2 Touring 350k mikes, original ev batt, engine, trans 250,000 miles of pizza delivery on rural back roads. Mobil 1 0w30 every 5k, Mobil 1 filter
We have 2015 prius w/400 k miles - original hybrid battery and original engine( never had head gasket problem) .Every 100 k miles replace EGR buy a new one dont clean it and install oil can pick it helps a lot
The 2 litre hybrid Corolla is very good choice, nearly as efficient as the 1.8 hybrid but a lot more fun to drive ( 2 litre hybrid power train isn't available to some markets )
I consider the 2nd Gen priuses the best! The 3rd gen and 4th gen have major head gasket issues, it also depends on how long your drives are, if you have shorter drives(less starting engine and shutting off) your prius could last long time, but the more you drive them the worse they get because due to your drives your engine runs and turns off continuously, so it could do that 100s of times on long drives which means your head gasket heats then cools, the head gaskets they used were too thin, so over time when they expand and shrink continuously the head gaskets fail, the 2nd Generation never had this issue, now the 4th gens are starting to fill auto shops why? Because now the 4th gens have more miles on them. It's hard to find 3rd gen priuses with over 300,000 on them but I see lots of 2nd gens with 300,000 or more miles. The 2nd gens are 💎 Gems!!! I do all work on my priuses and Lexus , though the third gens have issues, they are still good cars, when you get over 200,000 miles on them get ready for your head gaskets to fail, if you drive 160 miles a day like me 6 days a week, head gasket normally fail quicker. My 2012 has bout 287,000 on it but I take good care of it, now it's head gasket is bad, don't know if I want to throw more money into it, so been looking at the 2nd gen priuses. Newer cars of course aren't gonna show problems right away because it can take some time to put many miles on them, that makes sense, but now the 4th gens are starting to roll Into shops with head gasket issues! 2nd gen are the best!!! Stay away from 2nd gens, I want them!!!!
I passed on a 2017 Prius V after having a 2012 Prius V with the typical issues of the 3rd Generation Prius. What changed in the 2015 version of the Prius V that made them more reliable? BTW, I ended up purchasing a 2017 Prius Two (I seriously miss the V) with 86K miles on it, only one owner who took it to the dealership for it's routine scheduled maintenance. I love the fact that it drives like a normal car instead of the typical hybrid feel of the previous version.
In 2019 I bought a 2013 Aqua (Prius C). I was freaking out about the battery so I made sure I did it right. I got a Toyota certified Aqua with 84000 k's and got a 4 year warrantee. Fantastic car until April this year when the fuel economy started nosediving it is at 134000 k's. I took it to Toyota for them to check out and they told me the battery was getting tired and that was causing the loss of economy. Cool I thought I have a warrantee so new battery thanks. But they are said no, I don't get a new battery unless the battery fails completely and I get a dash light and the car stops working. So now I have an Aqua that is nowhere near as good as when I bought it and I now have to hope the battery fails completely within the year and a half left on the warrantee. Needless to say I no longer have any faith in Toyota New Zealand and now consider them to be no different than all the other crook car dealers who just want your money. Paying more to get a Toyota certified vehicle is a big waste of money.
@@andrewtyacke1395 Ha ha ha. My "honesty" is like yours. I'm former news-guy, from long ago, and I sometimes enjoy telling about my past marriages (never done this), and other BS. Good reminders on how gullible people are, they totally buy what I say, when I'm BS-ing them, just for fun. People sit back, don't know that most of our country's courts are worthless, with most state appelate courts and the fed ones go against consumers. Do I, like Slick Willie Clinton, "feel their pain"? NO 😂
the best generations of prius is 2 gen prius from 04-09 the most reliable prius ever cause they maintenance are cheap and they have a mechanical water pump compare with the 3 and 4 gen prius which is electric. water pumps on the engine
2013 Prius owner with 218,000 miles on it. Always done your basic maintenance on it and never had an issue. Biggest repairs I’ve done are the brakes at 205,000 miles and spark plugs at 205,000 miles. It’s been an amazing car so far.
I keep on watching your videos....first I wanted a 2014 Camry SE, then I wanted a 2013 Avalon!!! now i want a 2013 Camry XLE Hybrid!!! LOL ...so confused!! hahaha
For me, I would be happy with the Corolla hybrid. I test drove an xse camry hybrid and an se camry hybrid. I didn’t like either, I guess it had to do with the seat. The Corolla was a comfortable little thing.
What about the 2014 Lexus es 300h? I bought one that was 1 owner and serviced only at a Lexus dealer all it's life. Do they have any major issues or are they bulletproof?
The 2012-14 Prius can be a great long-lasting car but the key is keeping the EGR system clean. It’s a faulty design that causes carbon to build up in the EGR circuit, and if it gets bad enough it can cause a blown head gasket. Read through the priuschat message board, guys harp on this constantly.
FWIW, my 2010 Prius with 135K miles on it doesn't burn any oil, and the EGR system seems OK, as the EGR pipe was fairly clean when I inspected it. It has had regular oil changes! I also am fairly careful to not make short (engine never warms up) trips.
I own a 2008 Prius, almost at 370K now. It still has the original hybrid battery. The only annoying thing is the gas tank, it only takes 5 gallons at a time and I find myself at the gas station every other day. Is it worth having the tank replaced? I might need a new hybrid battery soon... Very good maintenance history, 2nd owner. Purchased it with only 17K miles.
Really appreciate you! I bought my 2010 Prius new. 200k mi now. Zero oil use until 120k. Then suddenly it started drinking oil. I’ve been using your recommendation of oil cleaning products before oil change to clean up the oil return rings. Also using a catalytic converter cleaner every 3 fill ups. I also replaced EGR valve. Oil burning decreased and MPG increased. I’ll keep the regimen going as it really helps. Going for 300+k miles! Thank you for your insight! Oops, that’s a Honda product … sorry. 😆
I rented a Prius in 2021 for a vacation and was very impressed. It felt solid, drove great and was quirt and smooth. I will look at buying one when I decide to get a new car. Compared to my Kia, the Prius was like driving a space age vehicle compared to my kia which is like driving a gocart. The only thing I did not like about the Prius was the interior was all black. Made seeing the controls inside hard.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. As I am in the market for 2022 RAV4 hybrid, I was hoping to hear more about RAV4 but you didn’t say much, does that mean I should stay away from them.
Another great video! I’m just about to pass 100,000 miles on my 2017 Prius. I picked it up at 90,000 miles and I’ve changed the oil twice. I’m sticking to 5000 miles between oil changes from here on out. Do you agree?
I own a 2019 prius. Amd's previous oil change video states he recommmends 5,000 mile changings. I did/do on mine since new OR every 6mos if I dont have enough mileage. Also chek out his cvt oil changing also! I think he reccomends 100,000 miles? I'm not sure, but I already have in my mind I'm doing mine at 60,000. Enjoy urs too!!!😉
@@riceburner4747 thanks! I did the CVT a couple of months ago. Yeah, I’m going to stick with 5k for the oil. So far the car has been great. When I just got it changed they told me the brakes were in good shape - 70 percent. I believe those are the original ones, which is amazing.
@@riceburner4747 The CVT on the Prius and other Toyota Hybrids isn't your typical belt-driven system which do wear pretty fast, so I'm not sure if you need to change the oil any more often than what the manual recommends. The system has no clutches or other similar friction points, it's more similar to a differential.
I have a 2013 Prius V with about 40,000 miles on it. It is up to date on all service requirements, oil changes were always done at the 6 month mark which was 3500 to 4000 miles. I'm retired now and probably won't be putting on much more that 5000 miles a year. How often should oil changes be done? I can't seem to get an answer to this question even from the dealer. Just as a note, I love the service department at this dealer.
My wife had a 2008 Highlander hybrid. It gave her no trouble aside from the typical Toyota shock mount deterioration up to about 240k miles. Unfortunately that is when the ABS module failed. That ties into the high voltage electrical system so indie shops won't typically touch it. The part from the dealer was $2,500 and the labor was a bit north of that. For a vehicle that was 10 years old having equally aged hybrid batteries it just wasn't a repair that we wanted to pay for. She picked up a 2018 Highlander V6 and hasn't been happier. Apparently the ABS module is a VERY common failure point in Toyota hybrids. Check the brake pedal, it if makes a clunk sound when activating/letting off the brakes, walk away.
Wifes 08 Camry when we had her abs module went out got quoted a crazy price I thought to replace like 5k. Got a used one and had installed for like $200 total labor and part...never had issues till we sold it like 90k miles and 5 years later.
Wow! I feel lucky with my 2010 Prius with 159k miles as all I do is change the oil and I have not had any issues at all. Now, my husband's 2012 Prius V with 240k miles has had all the listed problems.
Bought a 2001 Toyota prius for $2,000 with 237,000 miles on it. Thing was a piece of poop. Already has 290,000 miles on it. Oil changes done, rear bearing done, 1 rotor and pads done, ive replaced like six 7v hybrid batteries, and it needs a cat now. I think i got my moneys worth lol. I left the rear seat out in case i had to pull the battery out again. Haha. Im tryjng to push to 300,000 miles and ill be happier. All work done by muah.
Thank You for this video. We own a 2015 Prius and a 2018 Camry Hybrid. Thanks to you I will be changing the oil in the Camry every 6 months or 5000 miles. Would you suggest doing the same with the Prius?
In a previous video he said it was important do do the Prius oil changes every 5K miles. Our 2014 does the oil change reminder at 5K even though the schedule says 10K miles.
2016 Prius V owner. Best car ever. Yes it averages 45mpg (7mpg less than regular Prius) but the interior room and utility is unmatched to any Prius. Owned since it had 58k miles. Now it has 121k. Original brakes, just change oil every 5k, spark plug change at 120k along with all coolants, tranny fluid every 50k. Just treated with new Pirelli tires.ready for another 100k. Drives like when I bought it.
Have to agree about the versatility and efficiency of the 2013 Prius C I own ( now I also got the LOADED version 4 with retracting/angling roof vent/satellite radio/Navigation system /heated front seats)…with the flexible fold down back seats for cargo transport…I love it ( and I’m 6ft 3”) … have taken trips with 3 adults, cooler, 3 suitcases and other accessories for the beach all in this car…45-64 mpg of gas. 129k miles, and other than every FIVE thousand mile oil changes and 2 sets of tires, I had no maintenance/repairs until 100k miles to replace the ACCESSORY battery (just because), not the hybrid battery. What I do fault Toyota for was not saying STRONGLY to open the rear seat driver side under seat hybrid battery cooling vent and clean out the vent and spray WD40 type lubricant on the fan center….had to learn it from THIS website! Pulled out a 3” round 2” thick “hockey puck size plug of carpet fibers, dog hair and debris! Now I set a reminder every year to repeat! Most early failures of hybrid batteries is due to overheating of the battery….no wonder! It is easy to do yourself, rather than $275-350 to pay the dealer I will drive this car until the wheels fall off! Oops, that’s not such a joke anymore with the recall of the new total EV Toyota…sorry People used to look down on the Prius C….but not anymore with the 2022 gas crisis!!! So sorry they only sell them outside the USA after 2020 under the Aqua (?) model name.
*how is the 2016-2018 Toyota RAV4 hybrid system compared to the new +2019 RAV4 hybrid system ? , is it worth it to get the newer RAV4 +2019 hybrid system models*
I have a 2015 Prius C 3 with 129,000 miles on it and it is a very good car. It was bought new to deliver pizza (which it no longer does) and has only ever had 3 failures. The biggest one was covered under warranty and that was the A/C compressor. It would have been $2000 at the dealer if I had to pay out of pocket. The next failure was the brake pedal pad, but mostly because I hypermile a bit. Finally the 12 volt battery failed at about 115,000 miles. This cost me $250 at the Toyota dealer and I installed it myself. I have done the 10k mile oil change interval with Mobil 1 0W-20 and a Mobil 1 filter, but will be switching to 5k mile intervals like I use for my other cars (one of which has 424,000 miles on it). I have looked inside the engine and not found it to be sludgy or varnished, so I am hoping it hasn't done any damage. It is coming up on the time to replace the original front brake pads, and I have a quality set of replacements on hand to do it in the next few weeks. I also regularly change the cabin air filter and clean the battery cooling fan screen every 15,000 miles. Every 50,000 I take the fan assembly out and clean the fan blades. Fuel mileage in Tampa Bay traffic is 43 to 50 MPG with the A/C on, depending on the outside temp. One thing to mention is that these cars should NOT be run with the A/C off if the ambient temp is over 85 degrees F. The car relies on the A/C to cool the battery at temperatures above that and it can overheat the battery if you run without it. Oh, one more annoying failure: The radio touch screen seems to be out of alignment at the bottom, making it impossible to adjust the scale of the navigation system. You can get a new digitizer for it on Ebay for $50 or so, and I am planning to do that so I can use it. What is it like to drive? Well, it is slow and loud and throttle input seemingly has little to do with acceleration except for making the engine louder. I find it comfortable though, but I prefer subcompact cars to larger ones. The rearward visibility is terrible and I remove the rear seat headrests when I have no passengers to deal with it. Overall though, I can't complain too much as it provides me with reliable transportation that I don't have to spend too much time working on. Operating costs are very low now that it's paid for (and I no longer deliver pizza!). I can run it on about 10 to 15 gallons of gas a month with a round trip commute of around 27 miles a day. If you just want transportation, these cars are hard to beat.
I own a 2013 Prius T Spirit T4, the oil has been changed every 5000 miles, never had a problem apart from brake pad changes and a rear shock, it is a beautiful car with 214k miles.
I got a 2008 Camry hybrid in 2018 I’ve put 150k miles on it at 248k and counting knock on wood most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned as long as you take care of it it will take care of you
The Prius C/Aqua got a new generation built on the TNGA platform in Japan and it's much quicker and nicer to drive but sadly Toyota seem to have zero plans to export them to other markets, not even other Asian countries will receive it.
Shame that Toyota doesn't bring any of their cool subcompact or compact hybrids to the USA. We seem to get all the fugly junk models/trims, if any in those size segments. I would have much rather seen a nice Yaris hybrid offering (regular hatch or cross version) in the USA instead of the Prius C, as one example. A Yaris Cross hybrid today would be a hot seller if it was offered here.
2012 Prius owner. Thus far no issues. I have 140K miles and it gets service every 5-6K miles all schedule maintenance. I guess if you treat your car right, it will take care of you. Thanks for the informative video.
In your experience does the BG Hybrid Repair Kit help with oil consumption? I purchased my 08 Prius with 170,000 miles from the original owner. I have all the service records and for last few years, the dealer paperwork has indicated that it had a low oil level on arrival for an oil change. I plan on changing the PCV valve and shortening the Oil Change Interval to 3,000 from the previous owners 5,000 miles.
I bought a 2012 Prius C from a Toyota Dealer with 108K miles in 9/20. I didn't know about the battery air filter until about a month after I got it home and started watching some RUclips videos. Anyhoo, I checked that thing, and it was completely packed with dust, dirt, and hair. I guess I'm lucky, since I'm at 121K miles now with no problems so far. Thanks for all the info you give out.
Bought bronze edition highlander xle awd hybrid 2022 14,500 miles. Thanks to this gentleman’s videos I have learned to pulse and glide and I’m getting 45 mpg. Love the comfort of this model
Great content Ahmed! I owned a 2010 Prius I purchased brand new. I religiously changed the oil every 5000 miles and it still had oil burning problems. Sold w 127k miles thinking it will end up to be a money pit. It gave me a negative impression of hybrids but good to hear they got better.
Hello Thank you for your help I know that the auris hybrid is not sold in America but it is part of the toyota hybrid. What do you think about them. Are they also good cars?
I have a 2013 with 125k miles and zero oil burn. I change the oil every 7500 miles full synthetic. Toyota changed the piston rings and the head gasket part numbers starting in 2012 making these years much better. They also fixed major headlight issues. I absolutely refused to buy a 2010 or 2011 Prius when I was shopping.
I got quick question related to Toyota/Lexus hybrids. Maybe here I'll receive answer. Some days ago I've seen on YT movie showing ICE cars crossing deep water doe to flood. I was wondering then: in case of ICE case is simple: as long as engine will not suck water it's relatively safe. What is situation with Toyota/Lexus hybrids system? For example is there any allowed water depth for Toyota cars like Auris, Corolla etc?
I have long told friends and family members when shopping for a used cars, always ask to see the service history. A car with a life history of being serviced at the specified intervals is a good indication the vehicle will be a reliable purchase. The same goes with leased vehicles, most manufactures require you bring the car in for service at the recommended intervals for the term of the lease. The golden rule I tell everyone; stay far away from vehicles, especially hybrid vehicles, that were used by rental fleets. They may look pretty at an attractive price, but almost guarantee their service is non-existent and what little miles they do have were very hard and will be detrimental to the longevity of the vehicle.
I concur. Here in the UK it's a major & v.important question.
Agreed!
Great tip! I also get leary when people service their cars at jiffy lube type places. Dealership service history is the best.
@@kimdavis5631 I had full service history on an old car u recently sold. Decided to service it myself,went to my local parts store with what's needed,i wrote on the paperwork/receipt the miles 7 date when i did the oil and filter,plugs,filter etc..... i did that for 8 yrs. New owner liked that and purchased it,as the car idled,ran & drove perfect! It was a 2002 Yaris 1.3L auto with 90,000m here in the UK. I still speak to the new owner,it passed it's MOT (yearly inspection) last month. I told him it would pass the next MOT.
@@tardeliesmagic Great. I also did DIY oil changes for a while but it just made me feel safe to drive my family when I see the car pass the safety inspection checklist at the dealership. When they try to sneak in unnecessary services (such as fuel induction service lol) , I'm able to decline them with the knowledge gained from AMD's videos.
My current prius is on 527,000 miles, interior is a little bit worn, but still drives fantastic.
😂
Wow! What year is it?
Wow
My first thought was, what year is it? I have a 2008 that I love!
bruh how has your car not been pressed in a cube yet?
I bought a used 2015 prius in Jan of 2019. It had 50k miles and as of today it has 105300. Never had any issues. It had a major tune up at 90k and the transmission fluid changed at 80k. Runs excellent and saves me money on gas. UPDATE- AS OF 07/21/2023 MY CAR HAS 124,500 MILES WITH ZERO ISSUES. ****New Update, 06/26/24 & 139,500 miles & still running strong w/zero issues.
Badass !
How much does it have now ?? Update it on Dec 31st 🙌🏼😎
@@DavidVega-ef2ur I got 130,900 as of today. The original 12v battery started going bad and I recently picked one up at the dealership for $190 out the door which is cheap compared to other places. Walmart sold me $167 per tire Michelin Defenders for $240 out the door because they screwed up on my original order which was for some cheapy tires. Paid another $80 for installation but I'm ok with that. I bought some new stabilizer bar links which I will install on Sunday. Dealership wanted $200 out the door but I ended up going aftermarket, Mevotech TTX, way better than AutoZone, Pepboys, eBay, etc. and it actually has a grease refill plug which the OEM didn't have and I paid $120 for the pair.
Awesome! How much did you pay for it?
You are a lucky Man
I bought a 2006 Prius with 210000 miles. Wish me luck everyone.
Wish you luck ... Learn a little mechanics and you'll be okay.
@@stevenleighton1947 I already flushed the transmission, cleaned the battery cooling fan, changed the front rotors and pads, cleaned the MAF and throttle body. Hopefully it lasts.
Keep a good eye on that dip stick
Wow! Do you still have the original hybrid battery 🔋?
@@hudsoncarmouche1795 I sure am
2012 Prius V owner here with 242k. Issues I had: 1. Fuel pump went out at 50k, under warranty. 2. Purge valve went out at around 100k. 3rd issue was wiring to a water pump due to accident ( doesn’t count). 3rd current issue happened after 200k, engine would rattle quite badly when it starts due to slow head gasket leak. Slowly loosing coolant. But I fixed by watching Scotty Kilmer by adding “Bar's Leaks 1111 Block Seal Permanent Head Gasket Fix 24 oz. , Brown” its been 2 months so far so good, coolant is at the same level and engine starts smoothly.
Btw I replaced original brake pads for the very 1st time in its car life at 238k Miles. I was Ubering on this car for 5 years, i was always gentle on brakes
I also have a 2012 V which I bought with 120,000 miles a little under 2 yrs ago.
I put a lot of miles on it, subcontractor driving auto parts delivery routes. It now has over 250,000, but at about 230,000 it had the same head gasket problem as yours.
I also used a sealant solution and it has worked very well. I do not know how long this “fix” will last but so far so good
By the way, the sealant I used was ThermaGasket a company out of California
I also had the same issue but at 160,000 miles and unfortunately I didn't find the issue until it was probably too late. Try to use the same bars stop leak and it wasn't working well enough so we tried about another half a can cuz we figured we didn't use it correctly the first time and we ended up burning the water pump out. Our oil had already turned to milkshake so it didn't really make a difference. I wish those problem was more known in the community
We are the original owners of a 2007 Camry hybrid, currently with 313k on the clock. We've been meticulous with dealer-only maintenance at 5k mile increments and have complete records to support that. We never heard from Toyota regarding the oil burning fix, however it consumes maybe 1/2 quart between services. We are one of the aforementioned owners who will hold onto this machine until it just quits. It's basically a member of our family at this point. Thanks, Ahmed for consistent, excellent content.
At 14 years and 300k+ miles most cars would be consuming a bit of oil. Think about it, your car has driven around the world over 12.5 times, or to the Moon and a little under a third of the way back, and in a couple of years could have a driver's license of its own in some states.
@@Tuppoo94 LOL well put. Thanks!
You know dealer maintenance every 5000 miles is still only a dry service every other oil change unless you specifically pay extra for and ask for an oil change every time.If you don’t your getting 10000 mile oil change intervals.
This is why I like the car nut over Scotty Kilmer. All he says is STAY AWAY from a hybrid, it’s bad, it’s crap, it’s this, that, and the other thing. All the while flapping his arms in the air and laughing at his own jokes. He never has any real proof just “trust me, I’m a mechanic.” I don’t trust shade tree mechanics, and I have been taught not to trust them for good reason.
You explain what to look for, what to avoid, etc. a very good and informative video. If I got used I was thinking of a 2017 highlander hybrid or if I went new, it would be the Corolla hybrid.
Kilmer used to provide good content but is all about the click bait these days.
Well if Brandon was not in charge and did not shut the pipe line down we would not have to buy a hybrid because we would still have gas under 2 bucks.
Kilmer also is pretty negative these days. I unsubscribed well over a year ago.
@@jaysmith179 who's Brandon?
Good point. I no longer watch Scotty, the Clickbait king. I caught him in some conflicting information once and questioned him about it. He never responded. He's just out for maximum views.
This was one of the best overall hybrid vehicle breakdowns I've seen. I'm sure you put a lot of effort into this video and I whole heartedly agree with everything you've said. I'm on one of your baddie lists with a 2012 Prius but as you've mentioned I've been very diligent regarding the maintenance of the vehicle. We are at 170k and you are right. Our cost of ownership has been almost nothing compared to our gasoline aspirated vehicles. As a matter of fact we are still on the original set of brakes and as of last oil change they are still in the yellow. Started to consumer oil at about 150k but a change of the PCV valve solved that issue. Other than that, Nothing. Thanks for a great breakdown of all hybrid vehicles offered. I know now which will be my next purchase. Keep up the good work, your channel is great.
Every time I watch your videos I feel the urge to buy a new Toyota.
But then i realize my current 12 years old toyota is still in too good shape, so my next purchase has to wait :(
I'm kinda in the same boat as you except my Toyota 4x4 is 37 years old and still going.
Thanks so much for this candid video. I recently bought a used 15 Prius. What sold me was the mpg and recommendations that this model year was one of the most reliable. What ultimately sold me on the car was the previous owner left several maintenance records in the glovebox. That along with the Carfax records and a mechanic review of the car clinched it. Even though it has a little over 100K miles and you hear a lot of road noise, I’m averaging nearly 50 mpg consistently since I bought it. With $4plus/gallon gas this car is a godsend as I commute 120 miles each day.
Wish I could thank this man for the education he has provided me. As the owner of a 21 Rav Hybrid, I feel confident in it's care. Oil every 5k / 6 mo and check the battery filter every 6 mo even though no animals or kids. Nothing in the back seat on the passenger side, no liquids on the back seat, no excessive speed, gas off on the click, no extra weight, etc. I genuinely appreciate his content.
Nobody should sit in the back seat passenger side? Gas off on the click? What's that? Also speeding is bad for the battery? I thought the engine took car of that?
Thinking of buying one, does he have an all encompassing video on hybrid care?
@@KillerofGods I meant nothing on the floor on the back seat passenger side. That is where the hybrid battery filter is and it needs to remain clear for air flow. According to AMD, constant excess speed (85+) is hard on it because the engine is working hard to go that speed plus it also needs to charge the battery. Gas off on the click means not to continue to fill it after the pump clicks off because it can damage the charcoal canister. I got all these tips from the Car Car Nut. Just search for him and you'll get educated. I'm happy with my hybrid with no regrets.
I purchased a 2010 Toyota Prius with 125k miles approximately 2 years ago. I serviced the transmission and coolant (engine and inverter) myself in addition to replacing the spark plugs and struts/absorbers. It now has 153k miles. No issues to report. I'm currently averaging 51+ mpg.
This video is Master Class quality describing the entire Toyota Hybrid models and powerplant generations, especially the older 'used' models. My take away? The owners of the older and possibly newer generations do not understand 'the systems' of the vehicle, leading to passive neglect. You must be pro-active for long vehicle life and reliability. Well Done.
Amen.
It seems to be a common theme that those owners who actually take care of their cars don't want to sell them, because they run just fine, because they took care of them. The other guys don't take care of their cars for whatever reason, so they start getting issues, and they dump them in the used car market. Also, many people lease cars these days, and these drivers often thrash the hell out of their cars with little regard for anything, because they know that the lease will expire soon and the car won't be their problem anymore. Unfortunately, those cars also end up in the used car market.
drive my Prius C for 10 year 100K miles I am happy when I see the dashboard show 55-60 MPG . lol only maintenance is fluid and filter change.
AMD.....there are some companies that make new hybrid battery packs with supposedly better batteries that hold more of a charge for a longer period of time or give the car more power than factory battery packs. Are these aftermarket batteries any good in your opinion ? I mean, when it’s time to replace the hybrid battery I’d rather have one that could outperform the stock hybrid battery.
The problem is that the hybrid batteries are very high voltage and need to be manipulated with extreme precaution by trained people.
Quater million views and only 20 thumbs up....are you guys sleeping ? He is THE BEST ....BEST Toyota knowledge on the internet.
Expert advice from a man who actually works on the cars: you can't do better than this. This is the most extensive information on Toyota hybrids that I have found. Thank you very much.
Such good info on this channel!!!
20 years into HSD, and we STILL hear other car "enthusiasts" who conflate Toyotas e-CVT with the traditional CVT found elsewhere.
Is it just willful ignorance??
It's not just Toyota. I've heard such things about the Ford Maverick base engine (it's a hybrid as well).
Weber university has a video explaining Toyotas e-cvt. Amazing explanation, even idiots would be able to understand
I have only driven the corolla and prius with cvt and I couldn't even tell it was cvt for the corolla. The prius I think it was more along the lines of it feeling underpowered for my taste but I don't think it was necessarily caused by the cvt.
Pretty sure Toyota even calls
It electrical controlled CVT
Which sounds like a CVT with electric driven pullis
Wen it's completely different
I can attest to the Prius C's reliability; the ownership experience with my 2014 is just amazing. Just wished that it came with a hybrid battery fan filter instead of a mesh. Plus the stout A and C pillars took a long time to get used to. Last but not least, the center rearview mirror hangs down so low that it is big enough to hide a transit bus in some intersections. Too bad North America is not getting the updated version of the C.
In Europe we get the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. The Prius C is basically the previous gen Yaris Hybrid. I've driven the new 2021 Yaris Hybrid, and it's really nice. I'm probably going to get either that or the Corolla Hybrid. Of the two, the Yaris is actually a bit over 1 second faster from 0-100 kph.
they are pushing for the Corolla Hybrid. all the models of Toyota will have a hybrid model. 2022 tundra hybrid. I am sure the 4Runner Hybrid and sequoia Hybrid are on the way as 2023 models.
Pp
If I got questions on my Toyota Hybrid, I always watch your videos and it never disappoints.
After I bought my 2010 Prius, I saw a RUclips video where the guy said don't buy that year because they are oil burners. OH NO! Too late. I quickly put in an oil catch can and change the oil every 3K to 4K miles. So far, at 114K miles, it uses no oil between changes. I love the car and have repaired any problems myself so far.
I replaced the hatch actuator and took the old one apart and rebuilt it with a new RC motor to save as a spare. A little tip on why it went bad: I left the hatch open getting groceries out and water got into the actuator. It shorted out the motor. When I took it apart, the motor had dried out and started working again. The motor takes forever to dry out inside the plastic enclosure. So if you leave the hatch open in the rain, put a piece of plastic over the latch to keep the rain out.
2004 Gen2 single owner 140K never a problem, will never sell.
2 years in a row, the most reliable car, according to Consumer Reports, was the Prius C. More reliable than the Prius and Prius Prime. I generally put on 3000 miles a year so I change the oil and filter once a year. I bought a used 2013 Prius C with 50K miles. The first thing I did was a complete service including trans fluid and cleaning the hybrid fan and screen.
Excellent.
I have a 2012 Prius C, there is no filter for the hybrid battery fan. make sure the fan is not dusty. once a while, drive the car on highway to clean up the engine if you only drive locally or short trip. if you plan not to drive the car for a while, it is best to charge up the battery by regenerative braking before turning it off.
@@JCJourney I have a 2012 Prius C and it has a filter for the hybrid battery fan. Maybe mine was put together late in the model year.
One a year is not enough.. should be every 6 months or 6k
@@skepticalmechanic He said he only drives it approx. 3k miles per year though.
I have owned all generations of Priuses up to my 2021 Prime. I have to say my favorite has always been my 2010 to 2015 Prius, 2013 prius plug in was my favorite over all , I even prefer it over my Prime. I have 2 prius V, both 2012 and 2013, only issue was the oil pressure switch leak on the 2012 V with 80k miles on it other wise been great cars. Maintenance is the biggest factor folks. I did not know about the Hybrid filter, I will check on it . Thank you AMD
My 2007 Prius was still going strong at 95k miles and 40+ mpg... until someone stole the catalytic converter. The repair estimate is about $2,800. It's not worth fixing, because a few weeks earlier the fuel gauge failed, and the dealer said THAT repair would cost over $3,000!
Yeah I have an 07 with 77k miles...debating as well since things will go, gas mileage has dropped. But I will NOT pay over MSRP which is what the dealers are trying to get away with.....
@@Angel-nu7fm wow that is a very low mileage car for the year.
Papa Prius been really busy....
Most important channel for all Toyota onwers !
With the rise in theft of cat converters, would you consider a video discussing options to prevent and/or address this very real risk? Peace to you and your family ❤️
I bought a cat shield protector in Amazon, in ebay is cheaper...
I drive a 2008 Toyota Prius I got at an auction as a gamble and it was my first hybrid. Absolutely love it (I was switching from a 2013 Chevy Tahoe- talk about gas mileage whiplash). Have been considering a newer Prius, so I really appreciate your breakdown regarding the filters (never knew about these). I was considering the 4th gen Prius, so this helped a ton. I am so glad I found your video and channel- will make sure to recommend you to my friends! Have a great day.
I bought a one-owner 2008 Prius with 125K miles in 2020 before used car prices skyrocketed. It's been good - with two main caveats:
1) I decided to replace the gas tank because it has a bladder that wears out over time, limiting the amount of gas that it can handle. I was only able to put in six gallons at a time in mine -- about half a tank. That replacement cost about $1K at an independent garage. (I plan to keep the car a while, so I thought it was worth it.) But beware - this apparently is a common problem with Gen2s. If you test drive one, fill up the tank and see how much gas it can handle.
2) I had to have the dashboard rebuilt because the electronics were not functioning all of the time. That was another $1K at an independent garage.
Other than that, I've put on a new set of tires and headlights and that's been it. Still on the original hybrid battery and I hope it stays that way. Hope to get it over 200K miles and re-evaluate then.
@@dougfromsoanierana interesting, and not first time i've heard of those two needs. Really adds up fast! Others here have had quotes of 3K for dash, and 3K for catytlic converters, so im' a bit wary.
Lexus Lexus hybrids :-) Please Lexus GS 300H 2015
In 2015 i considered a new prius c...i also considered a used car and a new Mitsubishi mirage. I did the math over and over and over, i was an engineering student afterall. I needed the car to make an hour long commute to school. I ended up going with a 2002 saturn sl2 with 70k miles for $3k. Almost 9 years later and i still have my saturn. Car has been great with 0 problems. Im never selling it, but now im considering a 4th or 5th gen prime.
Let's talk about one of the Baddies. It's actually a very good car......then how come it's a Baddie 😂
I don't think I want a Baddie , even if it's a very good car😂
Hey mate an idea to you. There are no bad Toyota hybrids, therefore you can change the title to good and better Toyota hybrids 🤣👌🎌 Anything from 2010 onwards are from the better ones. 👍
Well the thing is that an oil burning issue is pretty bad because it will only get worse over time, unless you do a super expensive engine rebuild. At that point most people just buy another car, but the old car stays in the used car market, waiting for an unsuspecting buyer.
Thanks for this informative video. You are correct on maintenance. I have a 2011 Camry Hybrid purchased new. I do my own maintenance and use Amsoil 0-20w. So far no oil burning.
In 2017 purchased a used 2011 Prius for my daughter with 143K miles. It hasn't had any of the problems mentioned. Checked the maintenance before purchase and it was good. Performed a dump and fill of the transmission fluid and it was black. That was concerning but after 4yrs no issues.
Hey guys, I tell you this guy is the best!
Thank you one more time!
I'd love if you could review the 2017 Pius + (Prius V in the US). Thanks! :*
My 10 year old Camry Hybrid only has 67k miles on it, and it has been a wonderful car. I researched carefully back in 2012, and also noticed that nearly all taxi cabs in NYC were Camry or Prius Hybrids. I'd ask drivers about mileage on the cars - most were over 150k, many over 250k. Two drivers told me that NY taxi outfits would scour used car auctions for Hybrids with 100K or more miles that were being sold by owners looking for a new car. They'd pick them up for taxi cabs, knowing they'd last another 150k miles or more. My only maintenance expenses have been oil service, new tires, and some warranty work on the sunroof. Brakes have over 60% of original linings. So I can verify what the Car Care Nut is saying about Toyota Hybrids, as can NYC taxi drivers.
Yeah but after 10 years in age your likely going to run into hybrid battery issue if you haven't already.
10-15 years is when they seem to go.
I love this channel! Just bought out my 2019 Prius lease and in this economy will probably be driving it until I retire, 70 mile/day commute. I feel equipped to maintain it without getting ripped off having found The Car Care Nut!
First hybrid I had was a used 05 Prius with 185,000 loved the the gas mileage. Hated the brake actuator going out. I replaced it then the ac went out then actuator went out again and at almost 300,000 miles we parted ways. I bought another 07 and loved it just as much. We recently bought a new sienna and have had it for 7 months now and love getting 36 mpg,s. But it’s a mini van and some features are not holding up. But 36 mpg can’t beat that when your hauling 6 people.
2008 Gen 2 Touring 350k mikes, original ev batt, engine, trans
250,000 miles of pizza delivery on rural back roads.
Mobil 1 0w30 every 5k, Mobil 1 filter
i own 2nd gen prius. 340k. all highway miles. still going. 45mpg average.
We have 2015 prius w/400 k miles - original hybrid battery and original engine( never had head gasket problem) .Every 100 k miles replace EGR buy a new one dont clean it and install oil can pick it helps a lot
Lexus ct 200h is a good hybrid to look at
My Toyota Prius 2009 300 thousand miles and still going strong 🙏
You might want to also consider the Corolla Hybrid, but I know it's a relative new car in the hybrid side...
The 2 litre hybrid Corolla is very good choice, nearly as efficient as the 1.8 hybrid but a lot more fun to drive ( 2 litre hybrid power train isn't available to some markets )
I consider the 2nd Gen priuses the best! The 3rd gen and 4th gen have major head gasket issues, it also depends on how long your drives are, if you have shorter drives(less starting engine and shutting off) your prius could last long time, but the more you drive them the worse they get because due to your drives your engine runs and turns off continuously, so it could do that 100s of times on long drives which means your head gasket heats then cools, the head gaskets they used were too thin, so over time when they expand and shrink continuously the head gaskets fail, the 2nd Generation never had this issue, now the 4th gens are starting to fill auto shops why? Because now the 4th gens have more miles on them. It's hard to find 3rd gen priuses with over 300,000 on them but I see lots of 2nd gens with 300,000 or more miles. The 2nd gens are 💎 Gems!!! I do all work on my priuses and Lexus , though the third gens have issues, they are still good cars, when you get over 200,000 miles on them get ready for your head gaskets to fail, if you drive 160 miles a day like me 6 days a week, head gasket normally fail quicker. My 2012 has bout 287,000 on it but I take good care of it, now it's head gasket is bad, don't know if I want to throw more money into it, so been looking at the 2nd gen priuses. Newer cars of course aren't gonna show problems right away because it can take some time to put many miles on them, that makes sense, but now the 4th gens are starting to roll Into shops with head gasket issues! 2nd gen are the best!!! Stay away from 2nd gens, I want them!!!!
Car care nut, you are awesome. I believe you are one of the best channels on RUclips. Thanks for all of your hard work. God bless you.😊
I passed on a 2017 Prius V after having a 2012 Prius V with the typical issues of the 3rd Generation Prius. What changed in the 2015 version of the Prius V that made them more reliable?
BTW, I ended up purchasing a 2017 Prius Two (I seriously miss the V) with 86K miles on it, only one owner who took it to the dealership for it's routine scheduled maintenance. I love the fact that it drives like a normal car instead of the typical hybrid feel of the previous version.
In 2019 I bought a 2013 Aqua (Prius C). I was freaking out about the battery so I made sure I did it right. I got a Toyota certified Aqua with 84000 k's and got a 4 year warrantee. Fantastic car until April this year when the fuel economy started nosediving it is at 134000 k's. I took it to Toyota for them to check out and they told me the battery was getting tired and that was causing the loss of economy. Cool I thought I have a warrantee so new battery thanks. But they are said no, I don't get a new battery unless the battery fails completely and I get a dash light and the car stops working.
So now I have an Aqua that is nowhere near as good as when I bought it and I now have to hope the battery fails completely within the year and a half left on the warrantee.
Needless to say I no longer have any faith in Toyota New Zealand and now consider them to be no different than all the other crook car dealers who just want your money. Paying more to get a Toyota certified vehicle is a big waste of money.
Find out a way to make it fall then.
@@mackeymichael Unfortunately my honesty is as high as capitalist dishonesty.
@@andrewtyacke1395 Ha ha ha. My "honesty" is like yours. I'm former news-guy, from long ago, and I sometimes enjoy telling about my past marriages (never done this), and other BS. Good reminders on how gullible people are, they totally buy what I say, when I'm BS-ing them, just for fun. People sit back, don't know that most of our country's courts are worthless, with most state appelate courts and the fed ones go against consumers. Do I, like Slick Willie Clinton, "feel their pain"? NO 😂
My 2013 Prius gave me 379,000 miles. When it was time to get rid of it. It was like saying goodbye to an old friend
the best generations of prius is 2 gen prius from 04-09 the most reliable prius ever cause they maintenance are cheap and they have a mechanical water pump compare with the 3 and 4 gen prius which is electric. water pumps on the engine
2013 Prius owner with 218,000 miles on it. Always done your basic maintenance on it and never had an issue. Biggest repairs I’ve done are the brakes at 205,000 miles and spark plugs at 205,000 miles. It’s been an amazing car so far.
Original owner?
@@dmzhockey94No. bought it in 2015, so I assume I am the second owner maybe? Possibly 3rd at most?
I keep on watching your videos....first I wanted a 2014 Camry SE, then I wanted a 2013 Avalon!!! now i want a 2013 Camry XLE Hybrid!!! LOL ...so confused!! hahaha
For me, I would be happy with the Corolla hybrid. I test drove an xse camry hybrid and an se camry hybrid. I didn’t like either, I guess it had to do with the seat. The Corolla was a comfortable little thing.
@@kevinW826 nice....but i really need a larger car than the Corolla
I just got a 2010 Prius with 78k miles on it, what are top things to look out for?
Head gasket. The aluminum head is not as bulletproof as the previous generation which were iron.
Got on board a few weeks ago 2022 camry hybrid. My first! hope I made the right move?
2010.. 332,000 miles. No trouble except the lights in radio blinks. Tap it and its fine. Use no oil and passes inspection.
What about the 2014 Lexus es 300h? I bought one that was 1 owner and serviced only at a Lexus dealer all it's life.
Do they have any major issues or are they bulletproof?
Hi! They are very good and basically similar to my recommendation on the Avalon hybrid
The 2012-14 Prius can be a great long-lasting car but the key is keeping the EGR system clean. It’s a faulty design that causes carbon to build up in the EGR circuit, and if it gets bad enough it can cause a blown head gasket. Read through the priuschat message board, guys harp on this constantly.
2nd generation Prius (2004-2009) had no EGR.
FWIW, my 2010 Prius with 135K miles on it doesn't burn any oil, and the EGR system seems OK, as the EGR pipe was fairly clean when I inspected it. It has had regular oil changes! I also am fairly careful to not make short (engine never warms up) trips.
The worst ones are the Ford ones. ...But they steal that award in all the categories.
I heard they developed it with Toyota. Also they are also going 500,000 kms or more. At least from what I have seen
I own a 2008 Prius, almost at 370K now. It still has the original hybrid battery. The only annoying thing is the gas tank, it only takes 5 gallons at a time and I find myself at the gas station every other day. Is it worth having the tank replaced? I might need a new hybrid battery soon... Very good maintenance history, 2nd owner. Purchased it with only 17K miles.
Honestly at this mileage I would live with it. The tank is a bit pricey for the 2nd gen
Get your fuel guage recalibrated. There's no way there's only 5 gallons in tank
@@bens6865 thanks Ben. I'll try that.
On many cars the biggest problem is the owner.
Really appreciate you! I bought my 2010 Prius new. 200k mi now. Zero oil use until 120k. Then suddenly it started drinking oil. I’ve been using your recommendation of oil cleaning products before oil change to clean up the oil return rings. Also using a catalytic converter cleaner every 3 fill ups. I also replaced EGR valve. Oil burning decreased and MPG increased. I’ll keep the regimen going as it really helps. Going for 300+k miles! Thank you for your insight! Oops, that’s a Honda product … sorry. 😆
2005 prius 407k and still going strong. Purchased with a 168k
I rented a Prius in 2021 for a vacation and was very impressed. It felt solid, drove great and was quirt and smooth. I will look at buying one when I decide to get a new car. Compared to my Kia, the Prius was like driving a space age vehicle compared to my kia which is like driving a gocart. The only thing I did not like about the Prius was the interior was all black. Made seeing the controls inside hard.
Have driven a Prius since 2011. I find the only problem is that it is so low to the ground. I hit curbs, etc. 53mpg
Bought rx400h, sort-of-yota...
What about the Lexus CT200h I have a 2014?
CT’s after 2014 are good
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. As I am in the market for 2022 RAV4 hybrid, I was hoping to hear more about RAV4 but you didn’t say much, does that mean I should stay away from them.
The 2022 cars are still so new that at their age any car would be expected to work just fine.
Awesome!! 👍
Another great video! I’m just about to pass 100,000 miles on my 2017 Prius. I picked it up at 90,000 miles and I’ve changed the oil twice. I’m sticking to 5000 miles between oil changes from here on out. Do you agree?
I own a 2019 prius. Amd's previous oil change video states he recommmends 5,000 mile changings. I did/do on mine since new OR every 6mos if I dont have enough mileage. Also chek out his cvt oil changing also! I think he reccomends 100,000 miles? I'm not sure, but I already have in my mind I'm doing mine at 60,000. Enjoy urs too!!!😉
@@riceburner4747 thanks! I did the CVT a couple of months ago. Yeah, I’m going to stick with 5k for the oil. So far the car has been great. When I just got it changed they told me the brakes were in good shape - 70 percent. I believe those are the original ones, which is amazing.
@@riceburner4747 The CVT on the Prius and other Toyota Hybrids isn't your typical belt-driven system which do wear pretty fast, so I'm not sure if you need to change the oil any more often than what the manual recommends. The system has no clutches or other similar friction points, it's more similar to a differential.
I agree with you on the 5000 mile oil changes
I have a 2013 Prius V with about 40,000 miles on it. It is up to date on all service requirements, oil changes were always done at the 6 month mark which was 3500 to 4000 miles. I'm retired now and probably won't be putting on much more that 5000 miles a year. How often should oil changes be done? I can't seem to get an answer to this question even from the dealer. Just as a note, I love the service department at this dealer.
Hi! Honestly for best results I would change it every 6 months
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you. I was shocked by your quick reply. Love your channel.
My wife had a 2008 Highlander hybrid. It gave her no trouble aside from the typical Toyota shock mount deterioration up to about 240k miles. Unfortunately that is when the ABS module failed. That ties into the high voltage electrical system so indie shops won't typically touch it. The part from the dealer was $2,500 and the labor was a bit north of that. For a vehicle that was 10 years old having equally aged hybrid batteries it just wasn't a repair that we wanted to pay for. She picked up a 2018 Highlander V6 and hasn't been happier.
Apparently the ABS module is a VERY common failure point in Toyota hybrids. Check the brake pedal, it if makes a clunk sound when activating/letting off the brakes, walk away.
Wifes 08 Camry when we had her abs module went out got quoted a crazy price I thought to replace like 5k. Got a used one and had installed for like $200 total labor and part...never had issues till we sold it like 90k miles and 5 years later.
What about a new corolla hybrid 1.8, are they also reliable ?
It's the same engine than the 2016 Prius 4 .
Should be quite reliable, because it has the engine and drivetrain from the fourth gen Prius, which is very reliable.
They’re very good as well.
And the Corolla?
And also Corolla hybrid is great car 😍
You should start selling the car care nut certified Toyota...I will buy them.
Wow! I feel lucky with my 2010 Prius with 159k miles as all I do is change the oil and I have not had any issues at all. Now, my husband's 2012 Prius V with 240k miles has had all the listed problems.
Bought a 2001 Toyota prius for $2,000 with 237,000 miles on it. Thing was a piece of poop. Already has 290,000 miles on it. Oil changes done, rear bearing done, 1 rotor and pads done, ive replaced like six 7v hybrid batteries, and it needs a cat now. I think i got my moneys worth lol. I left the rear seat out in case i had to pull the battery out again. Haha. Im tryjng to push to 300,000 miles and ill be happier. All work done by muah.
Thank You for this video. We own a 2015 Prius and a 2018 Camry Hybrid. Thanks to you I will be changing the oil in the Camry every 6 months or 5000 miles. Would you suggest doing the same with the Prius?
In a previous video he said it was important do do the Prius oil changes every 5K miles. Our 2014 does the oil change reminder at 5K even though the schedule says 10K miles.
Hi’ yes I do recommend it for the Prius as well.
2016 Prius V owner. Best car ever. Yes it averages 45mpg (7mpg less than regular Prius) but the interior room and utility is unmatched to any Prius. Owned since it had 58k miles. Now it has 121k. Original brakes, just change oil every 5k, spark plug change at 120k along with all coolants, tranny fluid every 50k. Just treated with new Pirelli tires.ready for another 100k. Drives like when I bought it.
Have to agree about the versatility and efficiency of the 2013 Prius C I own ( now I also got the LOADED version 4 with retracting/angling roof vent/satellite radio/Navigation system /heated front seats)…with the flexible fold down back seats for cargo transport…I love it ( and I’m 6ft 3”) … have taken trips with 3 adults, cooler, 3 suitcases and other accessories for the beach all in this car…45-64 mpg of gas.
129k miles, and other than every FIVE thousand mile oil changes and 2 sets of tires, I had no maintenance/repairs until 100k miles to replace the ACCESSORY battery (just because), not the hybrid battery. What I do fault Toyota for was not saying STRONGLY to open the rear seat driver side under seat hybrid battery cooling vent and clean out the vent and spray WD40 type lubricant on the fan center….had to learn it from THIS website!
Pulled out a 3” round 2” thick “hockey puck size plug of carpet fibers, dog hair and debris! Now I set a reminder every year to repeat! Most early failures of hybrid batteries is due to overheating of the battery….no wonder! It is easy to do yourself, rather than $275-350 to pay the dealer
I will drive this car until the wheels fall off! Oops, that’s not such a joke anymore with the recall of the new total EV Toyota…sorry
People used to look down on the Prius C….but not anymore with the 2022 gas crisis!!! So sorry they only sell them outside the USA after 2020 under the Aqua (?) model name.
Best bang for your buck will always be the 04-09 Prius aka Gen 2. They are super reliable and very inexpensive to fix.
*how is the 2016-2018 Toyota RAV4 hybrid system compared to the new +2019 RAV4 hybrid system ? , is it worth it to get the newer RAV4 +2019 hybrid system models*
Hi! They are both solid honestly reliability wise
My understanding is that the new rav4 hybrid awd have better AWD . Check channel test 4x4 on rollers
I have a 2015 Prius C 3 with 129,000 miles on it and it is a very good car. It was bought new to deliver pizza (which it no longer does) and has only ever had 3 failures. The biggest one was covered under warranty and that was the A/C compressor. It would have been $2000 at the dealer if I had to pay out of pocket. The next failure was the brake pedal pad, but mostly because I hypermile a bit. Finally the 12 volt battery failed at about 115,000 miles. This cost me $250 at the Toyota dealer and I installed it myself. I have done the 10k mile oil change interval with Mobil 1 0W-20 and a Mobil 1 filter, but will be switching to 5k mile intervals like I use for my other cars (one of which has 424,000 miles on it). I have looked inside the engine and not found it to be sludgy or varnished, so I am hoping it hasn't done any damage. It is coming up on the time to replace the original front brake pads, and I have a quality set of replacements on hand to do it in the next few weeks. I also regularly change the cabin air filter and clean the battery cooling fan screen every 15,000 miles. Every 50,000 I take the fan assembly out and clean the fan blades. Fuel mileage in Tampa Bay traffic is 43 to 50 MPG with the A/C on, depending on the outside temp. One thing to mention is that these cars should NOT be run with the A/C off if the ambient temp is over 85 degrees F. The car relies on the A/C to cool the battery at temperatures above that and it can overheat the battery if you run without it. Oh, one more annoying failure: The radio touch screen seems to be out of alignment at the bottom, making it impossible to adjust the scale of the navigation system. You can get a new digitizer for it on Ebay for $50 or so, and I am planning to do that so I can use it.
What is it like to drive? Well, it is slow and loud and throttle input seemingly has little to do with acceleration except for making the engine louder. I find it comfortable though, but I prefer subcompact cars to larger ones. The rearward visibility is terrible and I remove the rear seat headrests when I have no passengers to deal with it. Overall though, I can't complain too much as it provides me with reliable transportation that I don't have to spend too much time working on. Operating costs are very low now that it's paid for (and I no longer deliver pizza!). I can run it on about 10 to 15 gallons of gas a month with a round trip commute of around 27 miles a day. If you just want transportation, these cars are hard to beat.
The Prius V will be our cheap little RV to see the country.
I own a 2013 Prius T Spirit T4, the oil has been changed every 5000 miles, never had a problem apart from brake pad changes and a rear shock, it is a beautiful car with 214k miles.
Good to hear that I just got a 2013 Prius c with 212k
Honorable mention 2022 Toyota TUNDRA 😂 been waiting a long long time for this one ☝️
I got a 2008 Camry hybrid in 2018 I’ve put 150k miles on it at 248k and counting knock on wood most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned as long as you take care of it it will take care of you
My 2015 Prius C has been a phenomenal car. Regular oil/filter changes, tires, and a new battery is the only thing I've ever had to do to it.
What about phv Prius from
2012?
The Prius C/Aqua got a new generation built on the TNGA platform in Japan and it's much quicker and nicer to drive but sadly Toyota seem to have zero plans to export them to other markets, not even other Asian countries will receive it.
Shame that Toyota doesn't bring any of their cool subcompact or compact hybrids to the USA. We seem to get all the fugly junk models/trims, if any in those size segments. I would have much rather seen a nice Yaris hybrid offering (regular hatch or cross version) in the USA instead of the Prius C, as one example. A Yaris Cross hybrid today would be a hot seller if it was offered here.
2012 Prius owner. Thus far no issues. I have 140K miles and it gets service every 5-6K miles all schedule maintenance. I guess if you treat your car right, it will take care of you. Thanks for the informative video.
In your experience does the BG Hybrid Repair Kit help with oil consumption? I purchased my 08 Prius with 170,000 miles from the original owner. I have all the service records and for last few years, the dealer paperwork has indicated that it had a low oil level on arrival for an oil change. I plan on changing the PCV valve and shortening the Oil Change Interval to 3,000 from the previous owners 5,000 miles.
Would you please do Lexus hybrids, too? Thanks.
Of all the Toyota Priuses you mentioned that have these problems . Is the Toyota Prius an American made or Japan made. ?
I believe Prius is only made in Japan.
Japanese made.
I bought a 2012 Prius C from a Toyota Dealer with 108K miles in 9/20. I didn't know about the battery air filter until about a month after I got it home and started watching some RUclips videos. Anyhoo, I checked that thing, and it was completely packed with dust, dirt, and hair. I guess I'm lucky, since I'm at 121K miles now with no problems so far. Thanks for all the info you give out.
Hi Richard. I own a 2014 prius C, which is basically the same car. How is yours doing today?
@@hotriffsofthrash Still no problems. I'm @ 142k
Bought bronze edition highlander xle awd hybrid 2022 14,500 miles. Thanks to this gentleman’s videos I have learned to pulse and glide and I’m getting 45 mpg. Love the comfort of this model
Great content Ahmed! I owned a 2010 Prius I purchased brand new. I religiously changed the oil every 5000 miles and it still had oil burning problems. Sold w 127k miles thinking it will end up to be a money pit. It gave me a negative impression of hybrids but good to hear they got better.
Hello
Thank you for your help
I know that the auris hybrid is not sold in America but it is part of the toyota hybrid. What do you think about them. Are they also good cars?
I have 2010 prius II. It does burn engine oil. Other than that, it's very reliable. I do oil change myself every 3000 mile. Now it's 190000 miles
I have a 2013 with 125k miles and zero oil burn. I change the oil every 7500 miles full synthetic. Toyota changed the piston rings and the head gasket part numbers starting in 2012 making these years much better. They also fixed major headlight issues. I absolutely refused to buy a 2010 or 2011 Prius when I was shopping.
@@mylesgray3470 i have heared this before. Do you have source for this? Coming from a 2014 Auris (pruis engine) owner.
I got quick question related to Toyota/Lexus hybrids. Maybe here I'll receive answer. Some days ago I've seen on YT movie showing ICE cars crossing deep water doe to flood. I was wondering then: in case of ICE case is simple: as long as engine will not suck water it's relatively safe. What is situation with Toyota/Lexus hybrids system? For example is there any allowed water depth for Toyota cars like Auris, Corolla etc?
Hi! Don’t let water get to the door level