2004-2009 Prius Morning Death Rattle! Causes, SOLUTIONS, and how I fixed mine for $50! 2nd Gen

In this video, I explain exactly what is happening in the Second Gen 2004-2009 Prius when they make that horrible knocking rattling sound after sitting over night, appropriately known as the “Morning Death Rattle”. I also explain the common causes and solutions as I walk you through the last time this happened to one of the Prius at our dealership.
If you have a 2010-2015 Prius, watch this video, as there are dramatic differences between the two: • 2010-2015 Prius Mornin...
**KNOWING ALL OF THIS, Would I STILL BUY ONE?!?!** • Third Generation Prius...

[@joeseng8712]

529k miles on mine and still running strong. I do my own preventative maintenance.

[@EdFloable]

I am looking at buying a 2008 gen 2 but it has 300 k miles. Hearing yours is at 529k is amazing

[@cogitus]

The Prius is so reliable. I have a 2009 and I have driven it for more than 100.000 km without any costs except regular maintenance. Even the brakes are the original ones. Thumbs up for Toyota.

[@rc4211]

@@cogitus I agree with you about the 2nd Gen Prius' reliability and brakes. I have a 2008 Prius that has 98,000 miles and still has its original brake pads. It's amazing the difference it makes when you regularly maintain your vehicle. This car is so easy to work on!

[@dougschmidt4137]

Joe that is impressive. Appreciate you sharing.

[@peterad1529]

@@EdFloable if that car has the original engine it’s a unicorn they are great but that is definitely not your normal Prius. But there are are a lot of variables that affect longevity.

[@mikekilovictor4010]

This is a phenomenal video. Clear video, clear discussion, clear progression of things to check. Thanks for this

[@dougschmidt4137]

I agree! Drew definitely knows his Prius!

[@RhythmBoy]

thumbs up for the really accurate "ratatatat" sound

[@ChrisBrooker]

love that band 🤣🤣

[@MauriceMercado]

I had the same problem on my 2008, turned out It needed new spark plugs and I cleans the mass flow sensor and throttle with throttle cleaner for good measure and it run new again. Found this video after the fact....thanks for making this.

[@DrewGarage]

Thank you for sharing! And glad the video lined up with your experience. Please subscribe :)

[@craps-player]

If it's misfire problem that can cause engine light in, right?

[@jbooth8059]

2008 Prius with 328,000 miles and still going strong.

[@xkyoutlaw571]

Yo nice video my friend. The sound effects are funny. Don't worry about the haters that want an east fix. There's no one fix for all. My friend has a 06 prius, and some mechanic told her she needed a new engine. I started looking around KZbin videos and even took out the intake manifold. Mind you, I looked at 3gen intake manifold cleaning. It wasn't the same for hers but I did. Did not fix jt lol. We ordered the spark plugs and replaced them. Still rattled like hell lol. So I was like man let me check this ignition coils and presto. One of them little bastards was not sparking. Unplug one at a time and if you have a bad one the engine idle won't change once unplugged. when one injector bad, it will rattle. When you Unplug 2 of them the engine starts fine but dies shortly after. Went to ebay and got 4 new coils denzos and problem fixed. You just reminded me about the injectors also. I didn't get thaybfsr but now I'll think about that always. I bought an old truck and i cleanned the injectors myself with carb cleaner to make sure they are working great. Thanks for your video and helpful solution. To everyone out there, don't panic and go by the elimination process. I started making sure she didn't have a blown head gasket. There's videos about that for prius. Once you are confident, your head gasket is good. Is a process of elimination. Hopefully, you can get your car running with no new engine needed. Good luck to all fixing your cars. Thanks again for the video. To all the cry babies about his video being too long. make your own or go cry to your mama. Lol.

[@DrewGarage]

I appreciate this! And no worries about the haters - used to get to me, now I just feel sorry for anyone who takes the time to say something nasty. Imagine what it must be like to live with them. “Don’t say anything if you don’t have anything nice to say” parents need to start teaching they again. Thanks for the encouragement :) please subscribe!

[@danemcbaine8835]

I have a 2nd and 3rd gen and I've neglected sending some fuel injector cleaner through every year like I used to but this video makes me think it is probably worth it. Thanks!

[@jazamaraz8029]

Really appreciate this video. There's a lot of good information crammed in it and presented in a logical manner. Thanks for making it. I subscribed.

[@candicerichter8910]

had this happen when I parked my car uphill one morning. I thought it was knocking and I cried. started it again and it worked fine lol. 271,000 miles, hoping to get anoother 30,000 before I have to rebuild

[@bobbylopez77]

Sorry, meant to post this to the big strain originally… 2013 gen 3 with 185k. First was pulling codes for spark plugs or coils. Changed the spark plugs, still got a rattle although not terrible. Also decided to clean the mass airflow sensor. All was better, still small rattle. Also decided to clean out the manifold and pipe that goes to the EGR…changed the PCV valve just because I was down there and it’s cheap. Now getting a code for a bad mass air pressure sensor, and now the rattle is terrible…like never before! So I’ll change that today and hopefully that will do the trick! Thanks for a great video!

[@nekske1]

Very Clear video from the beginning til the end.Thank you for this information.

[@DrewGarage]

Thank you! Please subscribe if you aren’t already :)

[@GraveDigger580]

Epic explanation 👍 Pretty straightforward stuff, but I'm going to favorite this if I ever have an issue.

[@DrewGarage]

I appreciate that! Please subscribe if you’re not already :)

[@janicemarticorena2482]

Excellent video ! Thanks 🎉

[@CESAR-io6ob]

Love the sound effects! Beautiful! 😂😂 Otherwise, great information bro! Thanks a lot!

[@brycefrazier8173]

Drew, You are obviously a highly experienced mechanic in general and a Prius Whisperer in particular. Most of us do not have a ready supply of spare parts on our shelves but that does not detract from your expertise. Valuable information here.

[@DrewGarage]

Thank you so very much :) I can see that the Prius conting is quite valuable here, I’m trying to get more! Please subscribe!

[@UpHillEdd]

Hello, thank you for your professional expertise! Greets from Europe!

[@chasebagherieh3869]

Thank you so much Champion. I just did check the injectors and sure enough the o rings were missing or were torn. I did change the complete set of o rings and the rattling and misfire is gone now 100%. Before that I changed the ign coils and plugs and that didn't change very much the problem. Best

[@danielferreira9144]

I just want to say thank you! This video is a blessing!!

[@DrewGarage]

That means a lot thank you! Please subscribe

[@stumpythedwarf8712]

Amazing video. Thank you.

[@dougschmidt4137]

Drew i just came across your channel. Great info You helped steer me towards purchasing a Prius.

[@peterad1529]

My car is a 3 owner car 275000 miles. Neglected for its second owner. I would have come up with a laundry list of reasons the car is a terrible car in high school but here I am at 40 driving one, it’s a dandy little car not very exciting to drive but never gives up and is a really usable design . Mine has issues with increasingly worse oil consumption and that rattle that I’ve never been able to put a finger on. Good content man, I’ll subscribe and take a look at your stuff 👍 and maybe take a look at my injectors 👍

[@carlloeber]

Grest explanation.. thank you..

[@DrewGarage]

Thank you! Please subscribe if you haven’t already! More prius content coming!

[@madcowusa4277]

Should I preemptively replace my original fuel injectors and coil packs at 245,000 miles? What about the PCV valve, it's original too. Don't want to get stranded for a few bucks in parts that I can install myself. thx, great video.

[@chadlawson9346]

I have a long commute and return to the office has me looking for a 2nd hand Prius. But Prius V has more room for the kids. Thanks for the video , fantastic job

[@DrewGarage]

Thanks! I have a v right now. Love those! Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@texaspowerman]

Nicely covered.

[@DrewGarage]

Thank you!

[@starobinful]

You you are so cool bro You talk fast and give so much information Thanks Do you know by any chance which year was best for Honda CRV ? Thanks

[@brose7956]

My 07 has been doing this for 200k miles. I think overfilling the gas tank and ruining my charcoal canister fouled my injectors. Nice to hear they are easy to replace🎉

[@DrewGarage]

I am fairly certain that that is not possible, it would take a lot of pressure from the fuel pump and/or pressure in the fuel tank to cause an irregularity of fuel pressure at the injectors due to the regulator, on the contrary, a lack of pressure from the pump might do this, but you would have bigger issues than just a death rattle on morning start. It is likely one of the things covered in the video instead. Good luck, and please subscribe :-)

[@liontitties]

Amazing vid. Thanks. I love how fast talk and don't waste time

[@hassanmazimpaka5417]

Totally true keep it up my friend. 😊

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

With this rattle It also could be carbon blocking the EGR valve or the EGR manifold.

[@celia3479]

Thanks so much, this is super helpful. My 12v battery has been dying now (reads 13.7 while running) after this issue has persisted.. any connection there or just coincidence?

[@johnperry7534]

Helpful thanks

[@rkjoat]

Hey Drew, I'm getting codes on my 2008 Prius with 196,000 miles for Crankshaft and Camshaft sensors. After replacing them It has seemed to help my battery drainage issue's when driving However, I'm still getting codes. Possible timing chain? Thought please!

[@jorgemora7190]

Wow drew you are very good explend so good thanks lot for you time good job

[@user936]

I believe that "plate" is called an Input Damper by Toyota. Like a Clutch+ kinda arrangement. I have a 2013 Auris (Corolla) hybrid and I am having it changed now. It's an engine-out job.

[@DrewGarage]

It actually doesn’t clutch, it just allows a little actuation

[@ciarastanley1556]

I’m having the same issue with my Prius! We found issues with the head gasket and a slightly bent piston. We are fixing the head gasket and putting new spark plugs in. Do you recommend I try to repair the block or get a new engine.

[@TriStarGearhead]

Get a complete engine from LKQ or similar. If there is damaged internals, it will never be right without proper repair. A new head gasket and plugs will not fix internal damage.

[@kylebecker7451]

Anyway I can send you a video of the sound of my vehicle. I already changed plugs and coils and now 4 bays are misfiring. I don’t think it’s head gasket because it doesn’t use coolant. It does burn oil though. It has 280,000 miles.

[@girijaa1]

2008 Toyota Prius Base, 240,000 miles. Zero issues since bought new. Engine smooth as silk. Do I need to change trans fluid, never been done?

[@markgrimm3564]

drew can ya tell us what code reader your using

[@jameshopkins365]

Thanks ! I have the 04 echo with 373k.

[@vinciti18]

Great video! Maybe you can help me. The engine to my 2007 Prius gen 2 once it comes on, runs continuously. Even when the car comes to a stop. The check engine light is on because of that. Every so often the problem goes away but always comes back. Aside from this problem the car runs fine.

[@Liz-yq5ji]

So I have a 2009 Toyota Prius and I already had switched the spark plugs in the car. But my concern is it idles pretty loud either when I’m stopped at red light or sometimes when I start it. It only seems to do it while running and it progressively gets louder.. I can’t figure out what it could be

[@RTOHIO]

My Prius 2Gen, 2008, 300k miles began missing and running rough. I purchased new plugs and rebuilt injectors. I replaced the plugs first. Plugs 1,3 and 4 were wore out and dry. Plug in cylinder two was covered in black oil. My local Toyota dealer suggested the motor is toast, likely no. 2 piston lost a ring. I have not installed the rebuilt injectors since it is tricky work. Is it woth a try to see if it is possibly related to injectors? Where do you find used motors? What is a fair price?

[@DrewGarage]

Actually, I have a video on changing injectors. It’s not bad at all! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXzVkIJnqZWbaLssi=yEgt_8uvQ1OqDvjM In one of the videos about misfires in these cars, I actually gave my opinion on what you are asking lol Loosely, I said “if you buy injectors, coil packs, etc., and end up finding out your motor is toast, the good news is these brand new parts will move over to your replacement engine“ I have a very good luck with genuine Toyota rebuilds from eBay. Probably 100 bucks for a set. Just make sure to get genuine Toyota gaskets and O-rings, the link for those, or at least the part number, should be in the description of the video. Please subscribe! I shoot a decent amount of Prius content, and most of what you are asking is already covered ;-)

[@fanisame]

When you have this rattle sound did your prius have issues on charging?

[@Monty87LS]

Checking out this video and was wondering if what I'm hearing is the same thing. It comes and goes if I leave the car running. The engine runs very rough when it makes the noise but comes and goes. Only 67k miles!

[@shammiefernando9487]

I experience the same morning rattling frequently, along with a coolant dropping. Rattling started 2 year ago and only 5 times I heard noice. And top up coolant 500ml to 700ml last two years Although I reported this to Toyota, they were unable to identify any problems since the rattling did not occur when they inspected the vehicle.

[@baratrion]

Would you recommend changing spark plugs after 100k on these second gens?

[@DrewGarage]

Absolutely! They’ll be fine for along time without it, but it’s good to do maintenance

[@keithgreen5438]

RAT-TAT-TAT-TAT-TAT! HAHA. Love it! Great info. Thank you! You're very knowledgeable.

[@DrewGarage]

Thank you!!!! I’ve got a bunch of videos on this topic so please subscribe! Just launched one yesterday that shows inside the engine!

[@keithgreen5438]

@@DrewGarage Subscribed last night. We have two 07 Prius. Your channel will prove invaluable. Installed 1 new hybrid battery on 1 and rebuilt the hybrid battery on the other. Watched KZbin videos to learn how. 😊

[@DrewGarage]

@@keithgreen5438 Awesome! Glad to have you! Hopefully you DONT need my videos soon as they are addressing issues mostly =) and nice choice. Those should run forever if cared for to do so

[@carlosc_123]

Hi Drew, I have 2 and gen with 270,000 miles on it. Yesterday after driving about 7-10 miles on my way to work the car slowly shut down on me and lost power. I pulled over and put in park and waited a few minutes but could not get the car to shift back in to Drive. Had the Red triangle of death and all the other error lights came on also. The only code my cheap code reader would pull was P3193. After trying to disconnect and reconnect the 12 volt battery to see if the would help, it would turn on but still would only put it Park or Neutral, and then my gas gauge d showed empty. I swear I had already 1/4 tank or more gas. I got the 12 volt checked and it was dead. So got it fully recharged and reinstalled and still same issue. Today I will add gas to see if by some miracle that's the issue. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@LatrissaSullivan-in9ck]

Great video! I sometimes have the rattle noise, but my compression is awful. I give it gas, and hesitates to respond. It has no pick up, but no engine light on. Cleaned the MFS recently and that didn’t help. But since I don’t have a check engine light on, not sure what to do. Any ideas?

[@TruthWaves22]

Maybe the EGR ?

[@tonyevans2199]

The Gen2 has no EGR valve

[@nathanhatcher7096]

If it is a 04-09 2nd gen clean the throttle body, especially if you notice it on cold morning, they will stick until it breaks free then run fine the rest of the day.

[@user-xv1bv4yv4h]

My Pruis is a 2011. The first issue was the check engine light on and it made that rattling sound. It said cylinder 2 misfired. So that was fixed. But it is still making that sound. The coolant level had been dropping so I always keep extra in my car lol. Could it be the head gaskets ? 🚗

[@DrewGarage]

For sure - watch the video again and also the 3rd gen one

[@njbk3129]

Do you know whether the VVT rattle is prevalent in Prius' 1NZ-FXE and 2ZR-FXE engines? I know it's an issue with a lot of the non-hybrid 2ZR-FE engines, and apparently less so with the 1NZ-FE as reports on it are sporadic (no news is good news I guess). I can't seem to find what years Toyota finally updated to the new VVT sprocket, seems to be pretty random across models with these engines. The good news is that it's a relatively easy/cheap repair, and the new sprocket should last the life of the engine. Totally worth doing if the engines still in good shape.

[@khartronix2066]

8:16 u mentioned fuel filter? Where is? I can’t seem to find it. Thanks

[@DrewGarage]

In the tank as far as I know - via the back seat bottom cushion. Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@robertb6362]

Hey. Great video. Denso are oem plugs. Ngk aren’t bad but I wouldn’t use anything else. Also. Blown head gasket in a gen 3 is a death sentence but on gen 2 try 8 ounces of bg sealer. I’ve seen dealerships use it on these and it actually lasted

[@DrewGarage]

I swore the plugs were NGK, but Denso makes sense as well. As for it being a death sentence, it depends… Sadly by the time they get to Auction, it is a death sentence so I don’t buy them, but if I owned one, the moment it started using coolant, I would rip off the head, have hit machine for 150 bucks, get a nice thick head gasket like Fel-Pro, and slap it back together and enjoy another 150 thousand miles. The second generation are much more forgiving, they were not an open deck design. Same deal, once I found one starting to have a problem, I would get it machine and put it back together. I have a second generation sitting out back right now that is blowing bubbles in the coolant like a kid with a straw and a drink! The coolant is also jet black. No chance I am going risk selling that car with doing a head gasket. Going to buy a low mileage motor, throw it in, and let it be a blessing to the next person who owns it

[@rc4211]

@@DrewGarage My wife and I own two 2008 Priuses, and I've changed the spark plugs on both of them in the past. In both cases the original plugs were Denso's. These are such great cars, and actually quite easy to work on.

[@DrewGarage]

@@rc4211 I wish I could edit lol I was torn between ngk and denso. Either way, LOVE these cars and will be selling them for a long time because there are a ton in Japan in excellent shape with low miles, we just have to wait for them to turn 25 years old. That’ll be right around the time it becomes difficult to find them here in the United States in decent condition. My connections in Japan will make it easy to bring over three or four at a time. I just hope the average American buyer doesn’t mind right hand drive lol

[@eranomanahan9118]

Please recommend a good aftermarket catalylic converter for 2nd gen prius.

[@DrewGarage]

Eeek. That’s tough. NONE are even close to the original. There is a California verified one for like $4,000. Unless you live there, not worth it. Can you weld? I’d just keep doing $50 cats as needed. Or weld in a spacer - as long as it’s not illegal in your state. Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@cliffdariff74]

My MFD screen went dead.. do you know where to order a working one online?? Thx!

[@nazariochavez1583]

Hi Drew! So I have a 2nd gen Prius 2008with a knocking noise. Not a morning rattle. It’s the ticking noise. Was wondering if you knew what that was? Thanks!

[@DrewGarage]

Hi! If it’s a fast tick it’s likely the valves. They become a bit more outspoken after 150/200,000. If it’s a slow knock, that’s way more serious and likely a rod bearing

[@seancy1509]

My 2nd gen Prius has both quick ticks and slow knocks. Some where ticks when the engine under load, like go uphill. Somewhere slow knocks when the engine is cold; knocking sound gets weak when the car is driving on the highway for a while, especially with heavy throttle.

[@medreigns1696]

Why you should give to seat little while after replacing part? Why you give one day…and what do you mean when you say that? Like..after installing new spark plugs and coils, you just not turning on car one day?

[@DrewGarage]

Because the issue only happens when the car is once cold and hasn’t been started in while - so changing a part and not waiting could give a false result

[@DrewGarage]

…. The ONLY way to replicate this issue is to let the engine sit for a long time

[@Fox96RedBull]

I have 08 Prius with same noise but goes away with higher rpm’s. I’m getting multiple misfire and replaces plugs already. Not sure what is could be? Maybe fuel pump?

[@mrz6628]

What was it

[@travisdonotsuscribegototjs9323]

i am getting a lean fuel mixture, i know i did some work on the CAT and cut the retaining bold that holds that cat in place gonna replace the exhaust manifold that holds that welded nut, hopefully that fixes the lean fuel mixture and my scan tool said could be an exhaust leak than if that dont work gonna use the rebuild injectors hope its the exhaust i need that 200 back lol

[@sbklvs]

I had this death rattle after i was sitting in a parkin lot for a half hour or so with ac on. Wndine was basically idling non stop. I turn the car off and for some reaso first thing i did was checked oil level and after adding oil which i have in my trunk all the time the rattle stoped. I am getting those p3001,2,3,4 missfire does tho. Not sire wht to make of that. Changed spark plugs. Gonna clean a throttle body next. Will see how it goes. 460 000 km.

[@DrewGarage]

If the external things like injected and plugs/packs etc don’t reveal the issue, it may be internal - rings, valves etc.

[@businessman9532]

not sure if you can help with me… so it does sound a little weird on cold startup but the bigger issue is right before the car is about to go idle and the engines shutting off at a red light or parking there’s a very harsh rattling back and forth before it shuts off. any ideas? thanks. 2008 prius

[@josephifeanyogbonna]

I experienced it more than 5times on my way home today, i dont know why Toyota company made this kind of troublesome toyota pruis hybrid as a car?

[@DrewGarage]

Every machine has issues. The 2004-9 prius is one of the most reliable cars ever made but it’s still a machine. Read above

[@DrewGarage]

That sounds like it could be a motor mount issue. Check that huge one underneath the motor to the subsframe

[@DrewGarage]

And please subscribe :)

[@mrvic92154]

Great video thanks for all the suggestions only one thing that happened to me that I thought I had to replace the whole engine that you did not mention is bad gas from a reputable gas station, I pulled about 6 to 8 oz of water from the tank I had to drop the tank on my 2007 Prius, even found water lingering in the fuel rail while changing the injectors, for next time I found a way to bypass the fuel pump and just pump it straight from the tank using the fuel pump so I don't have to drop the tank next time, again thank you for the video

[@DrewGarage]

That’s terrible! I guess I didn’t mention that because it wouldn’t be the car’s fault lol but definitely terrible. There is a way to jump that pump and drain the tank, I have a buddy that does it all the time. Please subscribe

[@77.88.]

I have a 2013 Prius with 184,000 miles and took someones advice and used pure 87 octane gas rather than Ethanol and it did something that was very unusual after three fill ups I drove 350 miles round trip. I traveled at 60-65 MPH and when I filled up I made 54MPG which only occurred before at 50-55 MPH? So far I cannot find any problems other than new tires around 65-75,000 miles and changed spark plugs and break pads at 100,000 miles and I change out all of the fluids every 65,000 miles? For me this by far is the very best engineered car ever made that costs a lot less maintenance money than I have ever owned before?

[@asedeyhot123]

Going through this and it's driving me nuts... First it came with heavy black smoke and misfires, carbon fouled plugs on all cylinders , the inexperienced mechanic said engine need to be rebuilt, after rebuilding, black smokes gone, but still misfires on startup.... especially when not too warmed up.... I've checked throttle body gasket , new pcv valve which truly improved but the misfires are still there... Had to use de fouler adaptor to reduce plug fouling .... Don't what to spend too much again to now realise engine can't be saved...

[@DrewGarage]

Ahhhh yikes that sucks ! Did you check all the other things in the video? Injectors? Coil packs?

[@nazariochavez1583]

have you avideo on replacing a furel pump and filter on a gen 2 prius

[@DrewGarage]

I do not in sorry. I do think it’s part of the tank and not replaceable but I’m not sure I just think I remember reading that

[@toylightning2324]

Hello is there any way I can send u a video of my Prius 2007 it’s making a noise i am not 100% sure what it is I looked online it said different things but maybe u can help me out thanks

[@aliameagan7240]

I have a same year and mine occasionally rattles. You find out what is was?

[@Uh-huh-uh-huh]

Nice video/explanation! I have 2005 Prius with 200k miles, and after doing plugs/coils, would like to clean the fuel injectors. Can't find anything on KZbin/Google on step by step how to get them out (yours is the closes I've found). I have the cleaning kit, just need the step-by-step video on how to take them out. Any suggestions, or links (suggested next video).

[@DrewGarage]

I just shot content for changing them! I’ll edit and upload soon. Just get rebuilt originals :) be sure to subscribe, and keep your eyes open for the video, I think if you turn on notifications it will tell you when I upload it

[@camposvazquez]

​@@DrewGarageMr DG I have seen this video multiple times.. I am have those p300 codes .. misfires.. took your advise and bought denso sticks and ngk plugs.. your brief but concise over view on how to remove the coil packs is greatly appreciated.. About to do this repair today after work. COMMENTED LIKED SUBSCRIBED FOR MORE GEN2 CONTENT.. I also want to install a Tesla style android head unit... I think my Prius has the premium sound.. do you recommend any videos for this?

[@DrewGarage]

VERY Appreciated! Hope it goes well! I am sorry I am the WORST with new-fangled infortainment. I am ok with the setup in my bone stock 1989 JDM Camry Lumiere diesel. Doesn't take much to impress me - i am actually the opposite. I add external amps, hardwired Bluetooth receivers and small subwoofers to bone stock stereos to keep the car looking original. I actually hate tech. I miss the 90's BAD @@camposvazquez

[@camposvazquez]

@@DrewGarage I understand... I am a subscriber now 😊 I need to check you videos for one on cleaning the hybrid battery fan...

[@DrewGarage]

@@camposvazquezI don’t think i have a video for that but it’s not bad at all. There is a 10mm up top not far from the seatbelt in a recessed hole near where the retractable cargo area privacy thing is, another one on the top of the side panel against the weatherstrip for the hatch, and then a chrome one holding in the D ring at the bottom of the panel by the weatherstrip for the hatch. And once you’re in there, it’s pretty self-explanatory…

[@cliffdariff74]

Which kind of coolant goes in the yellow coolant container on the right side? Mine is low.

[@DrewGarage]

The inverter one? Toyota pink :) please like and subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@cliffdariff74]

Thanks

[@edwinbab3205]

Ccan replacing water pump 100k miles avoid head gasket problem?

[@DrewGarage]

That’s a tough question. A water pump might just last the length of the car. A failure on a second generation water pump would result in a leak, not a lack of flow… And a third generation, this is not necessarily the case, but on a second, it is just a regular old water pump

[@josephifeanyogbonna]

when that sound comes up my 2008 pruis goes off on the way ,and is dangerous because they are cars behind me, pls what do I do? I don't know if this sound occurs to ur car while driving and puts ur car off as its happening to mine

[@DrewGarage]

If it happens when you’re driving that’s a bit more serious. Watch the video a few times over it explains virtually every reason it could happen

[@AndrewJamisonLee]

Gen 2 for the win🎉 speaking as someone who's prius is still kicking with over 400k miles. All other cars wish they were as dependable and long lasting 😂

[@vancouver7776]

my car is 2007 Prius already 200000 mileage sill original battery, engine spark plug and radiator still running good

[@ramonariner7893]

Bought one today. 2007 w $12.5k price. 57k miles. One owner. No accidents. Good deal?

[@aliameagan7240]

I bought my 07 in full original and it’s a great car.

[@Chris-go9ti]

It's probably the fuel leaking back into the tank too. I got mine after sitting for 3 days.

[@thatsallfolks3115]

Where’s there a good source for a new motor?

[@Robroscob]

NO!..... don't turn off the car with the engine still running /battery charging. Wait until the engine stops by itself and then switch of the car and you won't get that noise when you start it again.

[@DrewGarage]

The entire diagnosis of the actual recurring issue is in the video along with the verified fix. The specifics about the car in the video leave no possibility for another cause on that specific car

[@amal-from-USA-2020]

Unfortunately..am bad luck...my Prius engine off ... I changed it.. costed me 1000$ because of bad new fuel nuzzles after market 😢

[@muhammad-bin-american]

Just a small advise. Never buy spark plugs online unless you are 100% its the correct one for your car. Bought spark plugs on eBay that seller advertised as compatible with my Prius but then the engine shakes when starting. Got 4 plugs at Autozone and problem solved. Same thing happen with my HHR SS.

[@77.88.]

I am surprised that the Computer did not pick it up and flashed the Instrument cluster with a code???

[@DrewGarage]

Yea me too. They can misfire long enough for these symptoms and never throw p0300 p0301 p0302 p0303 p0304. Until it gets reply bad. Ecu needs to see so many within so much time. This is not a bad misfire and it’s quickly over. Same with early gen3 head gasket Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@jerrywalton5233]

Mine was rattling and I turned it off and on again and it stopped

[@DrewGarage]

Sadly cars usually don’t do something just once unless it was bad gas

[@tpmarkham]

Mine gets very loud on the highway. I found going into a right turn, the noise is less. But much louder going into a left turn.

[@triforcelink]

Might be wheel bearings.

[@us-eb3info79]

Had same sound but mine was coil

[@OBNCC_]

mine has started drifting idk why i keep losing traction

[@DrewGarage]

That’s odd….

[@BehindDCena]

Mine started doibg this rattle 4am at a Dennys parking lot

[@DrewGarage]

That sucks! Hopefully after you ate and not before!

[@leglessone8094]

My 2005 has over 430,000 miles and still going

[@DrewGarage]

That’s awesome! The highest mileage I had personally in my hands was 424,000. Same guy had 860,000 on one! Keep It going :)

[@alext8828]

Drew, I was told that a low HV batt can throw codes all over the place, some of which may not indicate a real problem. Is there any truth to that?

[@DrewGarage]

No I’ve never seen that. I’ve known these cars to be the most “rational and honest” with their codes. Pretty straightforward:) please like and subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@alext8828]

@@DrewGarage Yeah, I definitely liked and subbed. All good, thanks.

[@andypeterson2126]

I think my coil is bad or I hope that is I got third generation

[@DrewGarage]

Did you see my 3rd gen video? Please like and subscribe if you havent already :)

[@TheSafetysheep]

Now if I could figure out why does mine burn oil so much

[@DrewGarage]

Sadly that’s probably just an age thing, yes, in the 90s we had a batch of cars that seems to never wear out but those days are gone haha

[@brose7956]

I’m with you. I go through a quart every 1,000 miles. Ten quarts from Costco, a rag and funnel live on the floor behind my seat.

[@DrewGarage]

@@brose7956 I forget which page in the manual, but believe it or not, it says right in there that this car can burn up to a quart every 600 miles! Mind blowing. That’s over 8 quarts during the length of a typical oil change. And that’s the owners manual, for when the car was a New! I tell everyone of our customers they must check their oil. I usually put a couple hundred miles on a car here and there, but for the most part, I make sure that they run perfect, clean them up, and sell them

[@Infamous-cause]

Wonder if Drew watches Drew Peacock?.😅

[@DrewGarage]

Had to google him to know. He’s leaning against a built Supra so that explains why I don’t haha. I love Supra, I’m just not a tuner type. I like all cars though. But I’m more of a hodrod/50’s60’s custom type. Or maybe shove a 2.5liter hybrid powetrain from a newer camry in my 2002 solara convertible ?

[@tapatiatostadas3838]

Hey tengo ese problema y lene cambiado lo que as dicho ya pero nunca me imaginé que fuera los inyectores pondré a cambiar eso y bere quebpasa hey sorry my english si fuckin nasty hey men thanks for you video you ween a beer

[@m0ney0rder]

Excellent video explainer for this issue! I had this spring on me mid drive a couple times and found the cowling under the wipers was leaking water directly on top of the spark tubes causing them to saturate and create a misfire playground. Multiple random misfire codes as well as specific cylinders being called out on the OBD. At least I believe it to be external water leaking in, did not smell like coolant and the underside of the coil boot seals were damp. I have never noticed smoke or coolant loss due to my two cases of this happening so I can only assume I have a good head gasket still. You seem well tuned to this generation Prius, this may be a long shot but, do you know what might cause the issue seen in this persons video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ2mn4B5p8elbc0si=PciRaP24lkKyG_lq&t=8 I am running into the same odd behavior on my 2004, intermittent but I think I can lock the trigger for it down to being either too hot/too cold OR the car being driven hard for a period of time and then calming down. My theory lands on either being a strange mechanical water pump bearing harmonic thing, scientific I know, or a problem with the 'damper plate' you talk about between the ICE and the EG1...which I am very hopeful it is not the latter. If this message reaches you and you have insight or want more info on my specific case I would be happy to chat about it. It has been a gremlin haunting my 04 for almost a year now.😫 Thank you for your time in reading my message!

[@shanesgettinghandy]

I cringe thinking about how many of these have gone to the crusher due to failed fuel pumps.

[@DrewGarage]

Yea I’m sure way too many. How about I know a guy who scraps cars. Some kid junked a 2004 Avalon limited for a wheel bearing!! The guy threw one in and kept it. So sad.

[@BGWenterprises]

I find they like new plugs every 50k With a driver that's in to driving conservatively.

[@lilmsgs]

The Prius Gen 2 transmission isn't a CVT? Really?

[@DrewGarage]

1000% not. A cvt is conical hears with a belt (simplified of course) prius is a planetary gear with electric motors. No belt. There are nice in-depth tear down videos of both here here on KZbin

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

​​@@DrewGarage I can tell you've NEVER been inside one 😮 My 2005 has a CVT with a chain... The electric motors are on the ends of shafts... Even the manufacture calls it a CVT along with every other Prius mechanic excep you 🤔 NEVER coming to your shop with my Prius 😅

[@DrewGarage]

@@boobtubeakatv1296 wrong. There are NO SLIDING CONICAL GEARS. Look at a nissan cvt or Jeep or Subaru or Corolla…. They have conical pulley like gears and chains. Toyota calls it a PSD - power split devices. Watch some videos on the inner workings kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ6roYavidiZo5I That might help. If you don’t like what I say, you don’t have to watch or comment

[@DrewGarage]

And PS it doesn’t matter what AYONE calls it - it’s not at all what’s in a nissan or a newer Subaru etc. when my customers say “they are worried about the cvt” when speaking of a 2nd gen prius that so rarely has transmission issues, used transmissions can be found as low as $99 (I am speaking of my wholesale sources, and sometimes eBay) it’s VERY sad that aftermarket data labeling it as cvt, and Nissans horrible reputation being synonymous with cvt would damage prius reputation. It’s NOT a cvt.

[@lilmsgs]

@@boobtubeakatv1296 The Prius materials I've seen describe the Prius Direct Shift CVT as using a belt (in more innovative ways). Are you saying it doesn't use a belt?

[@TriStarGearhead]

It's a CVT by definition. Just not one with belts. Watch the deep dive by Weber automotive before you go around spreading bad info.

[@cpfchocolate_paradise_fami3249]

Woah way to much talking. Just get straight to the point

[@johncampbell829]

20054 thousand miles… abs went out about 54 thousand Miles’s ago….kind of. Expensive but other than that? She’s ready to go

[@DrewGarage]

Yea I did one it was awful! Hope she gives you 500k! Please subscribe