Yes do a compression check. If it fails, squirt some oil in each cylinder and repeat the test. If it is any better then it is the rings/lower end. The oil will help seal the rings raising the compression. This is not a fix. Lower end is going to cost you. If the second test is no better then it is the valves.
I've got an 2006 Prius that went through 1 quart every 1000 miles. Went round and round trying different things to slow the oil consumption. The last thing I tried was the B12 soak. Pull the plugs and spray B12 carb cleaner into the cylinder until there's a nice pool of it sitting on top of the piston. Thread the spark plug back in a few threads to mitigate evaporation. Check it every few hours and top off as necessary. I let it sit for roughly 24-36 hours; the longer the better. At the end, suction all of the fluid that remained in the cylinder out to prevent hydrolocking the engine. Drain and refill the oil as whatever seeped past the rings made it into the oil. Reinstall the everything. So far, consumption is far more palatable. I've gone to 5000 mile oil changes (no clue what the previous owner did). It's only been losing maybe half a quart per oil change interval now. While it's only been about 8000 miles total since doing it, it's a drastic improvement. I thought I was going to have to put new rings/engine in, but now I've got hope for it. If only the oil consumption hadn't toasted the o2 sensors and/or cat ...
Berryman's is aggressive! Maybe try it again sometime near the next OCI. And post of you get better than the 500 you have now. Anything to preserve the cat for longer.
I have seen oil like that before. Someone waited 15000 miles to do their oil change. By that time oil was so black that even after it was replaced new oil turned almost black. New oil mixed with what was left in the engine.
Get Triple A (AAA). You will need their help. When the seller sees the cost he is responsible to pay, if they are smart they will offer to buy the car back. The people at the AAA will be more than happy to help. The place is airconditioned and usually not crowded. Section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it's the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate before or during the sale of a vehicle. Nov 13, 2020 If the vehicle is already in your possession, and the private car seller didn’t give you proof of passing the smog check test, try finding an amicable solution for you both. If that doesn’t work out, you may have to take legal action since the California DMV won’t get involved.
Quick lube places are kinda shoddy they use cheap bulk oil and don’t really wait for all the old oil to flush before the put thr bolt on and refill with the cheapest oil
I've been changing my 0w16 oil and filter every 5000 miles on my 2020 Toyota Camry LE . I've been using Pennzoil Platinum 0w16 and amsoil filter , now will try Amsoil 0w16 . I always use either Amsoil or Liqui-Moly engine flush . At 1000 miles the oil is still clear/golden . I had also used Motorkote oil additive .
I recently changed the plugs on my '17 Tacoma Sport (3.5L). I'm retired now, so I have the time. I can remember changing 8 plugs in 1/2 an hour. 6 plugs took me 3 1/2 hours because of all the things I had to take off first or work around. Still, no bloody knuckles and I'll do it again in another 60k miles. Thanks for a great RUclips channel.
This car was probably sitting outside for a long time. Always check everything before you buy. I think in California he has a certain time to return the car and get his money back.
Section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it's the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate before or during the sale of a vehicle. Nov 13, 2020 If the vehicle is already in your possession, and the private car seller didn’t give you proof of passing the smog check test, try finding an amicable solution for you both. If that doesn’t work out, you may have to take legal action since the California DMV won’t get involved.
I presume you already have reassembled the plugs but I would have done a compression test and my guess is #1 oil piston ring is stuck or clogged. If so, I recommend a seafoam service in the crankcase and upper cylinder through the vacuum lines. Peek under the valve cover through the oil filler and see if you can tell sludge or golden oil deposits on the inside. Shameful people who flip cars like this. That oil leak is destroying this engine. And I'm likely to guess why it poisoned the cat as well.
Yes do a compression check. If it fails, squirt some oil in each cylinder and repeat the test. If it is any better then it is the rings/lower end. The oil will help seal the rings raising the compression. This is not a fix. Lower end is going to cost you. If the second test is no better then it is the valves.
How avout a heavy duty engine flush with BG EPR or ? That might clean any ? around the piston rings . Allowing them to seal against the walls of the cyclinder . Maybe in that one with the oil fouled spark plug would be resolved .
i'm a outlier saying this, its unfortunate that 2nd gen engines needs a rering and a oil catch can for longevity of the catalytic and keeping the engine internals clean. the nice things is that prius engines looks new inside after cleaning even at 350k mi. i know because i did it. assuming that maintenance was done correctly.
If it were my car and was still awesome inside, I would have the engine rebuilt too. It's possible paying the cost of a new car +Taxes and Registration would cost more than the engine. I would probably hot rod the engine and have the fastest Prius out there. :p
good news is that with all that with all the carbon billed up on the pistons it will increase the compression ratio while also burning oil because of clogged oil piston rings. GG currently have a an 05 scion xb at 290k miles. with same engine, been burning oil for years. its typical on these 1NZ-FE engines to burn oil..you just feed the beast and cleen those sparks plugs after a few months. :P
@@LAactor Section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it's the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate before or during the sale of a vehicle. Nov 13, 2020
Peter, taking closeup stills and inserting them to the video might be easy enough for you to do and it will be faster than trying to show it on the camcorder. Also, mentioning the year, generation and the engine model number could help gain more views because people search for "2AR-FE misfire" or "2GR-FE timing cover oil leak."
Whatever deal he got on the purchase price will be more than invalidated by the cost of getting that vehicle to run to spec. I agree with another viewer who recommended looking under the valve cover. If things look bad under there, it might be best long term for the owner to cut his losses and sell the vehicle to a boneyard, or to an auction dealer. This was an expensive lesson about the value of pre-purchase vehicle inspections. If the seller won't agree to one, then just leave. Especially with a vehicle that old and with that many miles.
Alway check to see if done i had a Toyota dealer/service center try to rip.me.off. never change filter nor oil. They did after i told them, i marked and check since i was suspicious last time i had service done.
Petr, With every issue uncovered we are reminded that used cars are always to be inspected BEFORE purchase not after.
Check the compression on #1 cylinder.
Absolutely 👍
This is true even for 2nd gen Prius?
@@flashsushi1843 for any ICE car that burns oil, check that cylinder's compression
@@LAactor glad none of my cars burn any noticeable amount of motor oil.
Yes do a compression check. If it fails, squirt some oil in each cylinder and repeat the test. If it is any better then it is the rings/lower end. The oil will help seal the rings raising the compression. This is not a fix. Lower end is going to cost you. If the second test is no better then it is the valves.
Whatever he paid for this car it was too much.
Thank you Peter. Much appreciated.
I've got an 2006 Prius that went through 1 quart every 1000 miles. Went round and round trying different things to slow the oil consumption. The last thing I tried was the B12 soak. Pull the plugs and spray B12 carb cleaner into the cylinder until there's a nice pool of it sitting on top of the piston. Thread the spark plug back in a few threads to mitigate evaporation. Check it every few hours and top off as necessary. I let it sit for roughly 24-36 hours; the longer the better. At the end, suction all of the fluid that remained in the cylinder out to prevent hydrolocking the engine. Drain and refill the oil as whatever seeped past the rings made it into the oil. Reinstall the everything. So far, consumption is far more palatable. I've gone to 5000 mile oil changes (no clue what the previous owner did). It's only been losing maybe half a quart per oil change interval now. While it's only been about 8000 miles total since doing it, it's a drastic improvement. I thought I was going to have to put new rings/engine in, but now I've got hope for it. If only the oil consumption hadn't toasted the o2 sensors and/or cat ...
I was going to post the same comment. thank you for sparing me the hassle:D
Berryman's is aggressive! Maybe try it again sometime near the next OCI. And post of you get better than the 500 you have now. Anything to preserve the cat for longer.
Gracias señor
I have seen oil like that before. Someone waited 15000 miles to do their oil change. By that time oil was so black that even after it was replaced new oil turned almost black. New oil mixed with what was left in the engine.
Probably the original plugs.Somebody unloaded this hot mess on this poor guy.Hope he didn't pay too much
Welcome back my friend 🙂
First thought is a blown head gasket... Many replace the plugs to solve the misfire. Now I will watch the rest of the video...
Very educational. Thank you.
Hybrid with 176K Miles?! No thanks! I will keep my gasoline vehicles 👍
Get Triple A (AAA). You will need their help. When the seller sees the cost he is responsible to pay, if they are smart they will offer to buy the car back. The people at the AAA will be more than happy to help. The place is airconditioned and usually not crowded.
Section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it's the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate before or during the sale of a vehicle. Nov 13, 2020
If the vehicle is already in your possession, and the private car seller didn’t give you proof of passing the smog check test, try finding an amicable solution for you both. If that doesn’t work out, you may have to take legal action since the California DMV won’t get involved.
Would be fun to try Seafoam on this car
Might as well 👍
Seafoam was designed for 2 stroke boat motors.
Quick lube places are kinda shoddy they use cheap bulk oil and don’t really wait for all the old oil to flush before the put thr bolt on and refill with the cheapest oil
There's nothing wrong with bulk oil if it meets API specifications.
Mint jelent a véghén Szia. 😅 Tudják valjon az ot lakók !!! Köszi, jó tanulságosak a videóid. Minden jót. Ja és Szia.
My old cars 45 years ago I used to clean the spark plugs with carburetor cleaner and regap them.
Ahh, the good old days!!!!!!!
My 98 Avalon is still running strong. 290k on the odometer and I've just replaced the belt
Thanks for the update
Timing or accessories? And did it break or preventative?
@@LAactor new timing chain, no
I've been changing my 0w16 oil and filter every 5000 miles on my 2020 Toyota Camry LE . I've been using Pennzoil Platinum 0w16 and amsoil filter , now will try Amsoil 0w16 . I always use either Amsoil or Liqui-Moly engine flush . At 1000 miles the oil is still clear/golden . I had also used Motorkote oil additive .
It is a pity Amsoil does not make a top spec Signature Series 0W-16.
@@rightlanehog3151 Yes , just the OE and wish Pennzoil had their Ultra Platinum available now , I expect both in the future .
The owner have good toyota mechanic right next door, but he still went for gamble on prius.
Feeling bad for him.
Small claims court, immediately....
I recently changed the plugs on my '17 Tacoma Sport (3.5L). I'm retired now, so I have the time. I can remember changing 8 plugs in 1/2 an hour. 6 plugs took me 3 1/2 hours because of all the things I had to take off first or work around. Still, no bloody knuckles and I'll do it again in another 60k miles. Thanks for a great RUclips channel.
This car was probably sitting outside for a long time. Always check everything before you buy. I think in California he has a certain time to return the car and get his money back.
Section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it's the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate before or during the sale of a vehicle. Nov 13, 2020
If the vehicle is already in your possession, and the private car seller didn’t give you proof of passing the smog check test, try finding an amicable solution for you both. If that doesn’t work out, you may have to take legal action since the California DMV won’t get involved.
I presume you already have reassembled the plugs but I would have done a compression test and my guess is #1 oil piston ring is stuck or clogged. If so, I recommend a seafoam service in the crankcase and upper cylinder through the vacuum lines.
Peek under the valve cover through the oil filler and see if you can tell sludge or golden oil deposits on the inside.
Shameful people who flip cars like this.
That oil leak is destroying this engine. And I'm likely to guess why it poisoned the cat as well.
Yes do a compression check. If it fails, squirt some oil in each cylinder and repeat the test. If it is any better then it is the rings/lower end. The oil will help seal the rings raising the compression. This is not a fix. Lower end is going to cost you. If the second test is no better then it is the valves.
All plugs totally different. I've never seen that
I am waiting for the compression and leak down test
How avout a heavy duty engine flush with BG EPR or ? That might clean any ? around the piston rings . Allowing them to seal against the walls of the cyclinder . Maybe in that one with the oil fouled spark plug would be resolved .
i'm a outlier saying this, its unfortunate that 2nd gen engines needs a rering and a oil catch can for longevity of the catalytic and keeping the engine internals clean. the nice things is that prius engines looks new inside after cleaning even at 350k mi. i know because i did it. assuming that maintenance was done correctly.
If it were my car and was still awesome inside, I would have the engine rebuilt too. It's possible paying the cost of a new car +Taxes and Registration would cost more than the engine. I would probably hot rod the engine and have the fastest Prius out there. :p
maybe it just needs a new valve cover gasket?
I LOVE that preview tease before the intro. Like the other channels and tv shows and movies do!
Yep I'd love to have a drink with this guy, BEFORE working on the Toyota lol
on the one with the fuel smell check the coil could be bad. seems that plug isn't firing.
The buyer of this Prius got ripped off big time, wouldn't you agree peter
Give it the vice grip Berryman's tune up 😁
good news is that with all that with all the carbon billed up on the pistons it will increase the compression ratio while also burning oil because of clogged oil piston rings. GG currently have a an 05 scion xb at 290k miles. with same engine, been burning oil for years. its typical on these 1NZ-FE engines to burn oil..you just feed the beast and cleen those sparks plugs after a few months. :P
Seller is responsible for smog certificate. Seller is responsible to make it smog legal.
Can you invalidate the sale and return if the previous owner didn't smog it?
@@LAactor Section 24007 (b)(2) of the California Vehicle Code states it's the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate before or during the sale of a vehicle. Nov 13, 2020
WOW very kool great info.,,1st class AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot keep up the great work.
Peter, taking closeup stills and inserting them to the video might be easy enough for you to do and it will be faster than trying to show it on the camcorder.
Also, mentioning the year, generation and the engine model number could help gain more views because people search for "2AR-FE misfire" or "2GR-FE timing cover oil leak."
AWAYS GET YOUR VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC BEFORE YOU BUY IT!@!@!!!!
Worn out. He got scammed.
The spark plugs have monkey pox...
I saw that, like little balls.
Whatever deal he got on the purchase price will be more than invalidated by the cost of getting that vehicle to run to spec. I agree with another viewer who recommended looking under the valve cover. If things look bad under there, it might be best long term for the owner to cut his losses and sell the vehicle to a boneyard, or to an auction dealer. This was an expensive lesson about the value of pre-purchase vehicle inspections. If the seller won't agree to one, then just leave. Especially with a vehicle that old and with that many miles.
🙂
Endless money pit.
Birds.
Would you recommend injector cleaner magic additive or does that stuff not really work at all?
Wow, I feel bad for the guy who bought this car..
😟😥
Alway check to see if done i had a Toyota dealer/service center try to rip.me.off. never change filter nor oil. They did after i told them, i marked and check since i was suspicious last time i had service done.