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[@romarbrown6524]

Hey scotty, what do you think about a 2016 Nissan Wingroad?

[@Adhdad1]

Scotty, help me out man. I can’t get the at205 here in New Zealand, and if yer videos are correct, I’m gonna need a bunch. Can you help a Scottish brother trying to get a lifetime out of my 2000 land cruiser.? Will pay PayPal?

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Good !!!! Why should TAXPAYERS pay for your EV especially when idiots willing to pay $100,000 for Tesla

[@nicholashaines4136]

I respect you immensely scotty but every time you talk about the prius anyone who has worked on them a lot (like myself for my family) can tell that you seem pretty ignorant about them. You do have one thing correct though, they are very complex and I actually highly advise people to avoid the old ones mostly because so few mechanics understand them well. These are very reliable efficient cars but their power plant is tightly packed, prius chat is the first place anyone should go for accurate information about this car

[@timm8900]

The reason you see so many Prius when you go to Seattle is that the airport requires the car to have over 45 mpg to do airport pickups. This pretty much limits Uber drivers to small hybrids or electric cars.

[@Dan11495]

This is my Prius in the video! I'm more relieved than anything that Scotty couldn't find any major issues with my vehicle. It was a true pleasure to meet the man behind the camera. 😁

[@PabloFajaOfficial]

Does the car shake for a few seconds on a cold start? If so, it’s a blown head gasket.

[@steelerchuma4192]

I really don't want to break it to you but it's a blown head gasket. Please tell Scooty this he warns others. It's a repairable thing, you could even do it your self with little mechanical inclination.

[@Dan11495]

@@steelerchuma4192 I'm going to try a few of the products to clean our the engine/EGR valves to see if that remedies it at all. I will likely end up replacing the head gasket though down the line either way, you're right it a common issue on Gen 3s

[@PabloFajaOfficial]

@@Dan11495 I have a video on my channel that showed my Prius shaking which was caused by a blown head gasket.

[@Dan11495]

@@PabloFajaOfficial awesome, thank you for posting that! Thankfully my engine has only done that once or twice, ever, on a cold start. I guess that means it will be a matter of when to replace the gasket instead of if though...

[@jasondananay1800]

Scotty's hand motions alone could power this car down the road.

[@paulhobbs3204]

for sure!

[@hootinouts]

He might be part Italian.

[@mehstgful]

@@hootinouts Like Pelosi

[@paulettehorn3157]

Hahahaha

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

🤣🤣🤣

[@audreylum7308]

My sister replaced the hybrid battery on her 2006 Prius in 2020 (14 years, 315K miles). The total cost was about $3.5K, parts AND labor for an OEM Toyota battery, so the cost has been coming down, and was lower than what Scotty said in this video. I also have a 2006 Prius (15 years old now) with 157K miles and the original hybrid battery. Both cars have been super reliable and cheap to keep.

[@qazmko22]

Yeah this is the only video i disagree with.

[@FlyingFoxintheyard]

Same. Bought an 06 with 94k miles, at about 175k now and have barely had to do anything to it. Bought a prolong battery reconditioning kit though recently to get the most out of my battery 🔋

[@johnr4836]

Never challenge Scotty

[@talisikid1618]

Never get mixed up with electrojunk.

[@fifthward1983]

then take $3,500 off the cost of the price of the car, thats a added expense . ill stick to gasoline

[@dadsfave]

I have a 2004 Prius with 232000 miles, original battery and engine. Drives like new and gets the same mileage as it did when new. Changed the brake pads once. Hybrid system and battery have been flawless. Prius is one of the best, most reliable cars and it makes a great used car purchase.

[@clashwithmoi8926]

It’s the perfect secondary vehicle if you have a large suv or pickup. The gas cost averages out.

[@lovelyjubbly87]

What mpg do you get out of it?

[@dadsfave]

@@lovelyjubbly87 About 45 mpg in the summer

[@shadboy]

i THINK YOU WERE LUCKY--I HAD to replace starting battery on 09 prius--also about 51 mpg was tops on it--I bought it used--it had 70,000 miles.I thought it was also wimpy on power ?

[@dadsfave]

@@shadboy The 12V battery does have to be replaced every 5-10 years. 51 mpg is great.

[@BrianRadcliffe]

I've owned 3 prius over the course of the last 12 years (08, 09, and a 15), driven roughly 600,000 miles between the 3 and never even had to change the brakes on any of them. I mean seriously in 12 years I have only done standard maintenance and averaged 50mpg through the life of all 3. Never changed a traction battery or an accessory battery.

[@robertp9370]

ive owned an 08 and a 2010. my 2010 battery died after I bought it.... but it was under warranty. I want to buy another Prius... should I get an 08-09 or 2015? what do you think if you had to go buy another for cheap right now? seems like you liked the 08 09 more than the 2015

[@romdelatierra]

@@robertp9370 let me know that

[@posttenebraslux7571]

I would buy one car and use it, not 10.

[@Lastdayone]

@@robertp9370 did you get one? I’m looking at the 2010-2012 versions

[@robertp9370]

@@Lastdayone I had a 2010. I wouldn’t recommend a 2010-2014 they are known to have head gasket issues at around 160-180k miles

[@OnTheAir]

10 year old Prius with 204K miles. NO complaints here! Probably why Consumer Reports judged the Prius the best car sold in the US based on owner experiences.

[@666dynomax]

Really??? I’m surprised ford didn’t take this award. Made in merica is supposedly superior

[@QWERTY-gp8fd]

@@666dynomax ford is hella expensive. cheapest ford is like what 30k$? meanwhile 90k mile prius 20 is around 2,4k

[@Dougie1969]

​@@QWERTY-gp8fd There's a good reason for that.

[@QWERTY-gp8fd]

@@Dougie1969 there is no good reason. while ford is struggling to start in -40C prius is already started and heating. extremely high quality for a very cheap price. one prius fording three foot deep streans, rolling through deep mud and tackling all sorts of insane terrain. There were more than a few cars getting bogged down and stuck, but i didn't see a single prius struggle. It's the entire reason I bought one. If a car can take that punishment and not even flinch then its good. prius is better than ford PERIOD. only thing ford is better at is durability. but if u are crashing then u bad at driving.

[@Dougie1969]

@@QWERTY-gp8fd A Prius " Fording three foot streams " Bahahahahahahahahaha That's the funniest sht I've heard all year !!! Are you a politician? If not you should be

[@gaufrid1956]

My late wife bought a used 2003 Toyota Prius in 2007. She passed away in 2015, and after that I sold it. The only thing we ever had to replace was, yeah, that 12v battery Scotty talked about! We drove it from Newcastle New South Wales all the way to Melbourne in Victoria, along the Great Ocean Road, and back through Western Victoria and Western New South Wales, back over the Blue Mountains and up the Freeway to Newcastle. We averaged 4 liters per 100 km, including both city and a lot of highway driving. It was a great car!

[@senseicorey9979]

Sorry for the loss of your partner

[@gaufrid1956]

@@senseicorey9979 Thank you! These days I don't own a car and I don't drive because I remarried in 2017 to a beautiful Filipina grandmother of 6 and moved to Mindanao Philippines to live with her. You gotta roll with the punches and take a chance, and take it day by day! Traffic is pretty crazy here and they drive on the right side of the road.

[@senseicorey9979]

@@gaufrid1956 that's great. I'm married to a Thai lady. We might move there someday. Pretty damn hot though

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

Oh snap passport bros

[@DoYouLikeThisName]

2008 Prius here. 250,000 and no big issues. Love it.

[@rhythmandacoustics]

What repairs have been made? New belts, etc...

[@hamzaboughraira4455]

That's insane! And what about the hybrid battery? Is it still the original?

[@renardargente5158]

Prius is one of the most reliable cars of modern times. Wake up, sincerely

[@Andy.Jensen]

Had an ‘07 hit that before I sold it. Only repair (outside of maintenance like brake pads) was a $45 blower motor. Stupid reliable.

[@craigwjones22]

Geez Scotty. You love them, you hate them. You’re starting to sound like my wife. Lol

[@icost4671]

You got that ⏯️ but it is a roller coaster ride I like 🎢

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Exactly my thoughts ,and I don't believe Toyotas and Hondas are as good as JD Powers and consumer reports say they are . I see many Volkswagen Audi and BMW in great shape

[@icost4671]

@@georgevavoulis4758 Volkswagens are pretty good cars that's why they sell number 3 worldwide🥉 . Toyota now number one🥇... and General Motors down in second place. 🥈 Worldwide

[@briank10101]

@@georgevavoulis4758 you can't glean too much from a small sample size

[@miketybring4700]

@@georgevavoulis4758 electrical issues, cannot see them.there great to look at, but if they don't start there inlays the problem.

[@vinceA3748]

Scotty basically hates everything in the automotive industry. Since it's all bad, I shouldn't worry about buying a Hybrid.

[@GrnXnham]

Wrong! If you have a 1994 Celica it isn't bad.

[@fknbastages]

My friend and her daughter drive the same car. When the mother drives, it has a jiggle. When the daughter drives, it does not. It may have to do with how hard or soft he pushes the accelerator.

[@miketybring4700]

no moms just has a little extra weight thats all ,so you notice the jiggle a little easier

[@anasozeer]

@@miketybring4700 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dan__S]

I've put 166,000 miles on my 2020 rav4 hybrid. I've had zero problems with it and I'm still on the first set of break pads. I've driven over 2 million miles as a medical courier and have been in 18 different cars. And this is the best of all of them.

[@billymadden858]

🧢🧢

[@petersingh486]

Is lexus hybrid good?

[@codincoman9019]

​@@petersingh486, of course, it is the same technology.

[@thesmuler5627]

I own an electric / hybrid vehicle repair shop in Houston and yes in a way they suck except Toyota hybrid vehicles. They are very well built. Where else can you find a car in which a lead acid battery can last 10 years? That’s how well they designed its 12 volts DC/DC converter to charge the 12 volts battery. Unlike an alternator, the DC /DC conveyer also stabilizes battery voltage output to remain constant which makes the electronic system run smoothly and also prolonging the life of the 12 volts battery. When it comes to hybrid Toyota really is the best.

[@joeshmoe8952]

My 2015 Prius is a tank, 94k miles and running strong. Made in Japan and engineered to last long. Update-Prius has 127,700k miles and still running strong w/No issues.

[@tjlingram]

I have a 05 Prius with over 300,000 miles on it and I love the thing. I wouldn’t say the remanufactured battery’s are all that bad. Depending on who did the reconditioning process it’s not to bad. It’s crazy to think of a car living that long but just goes to show you if you take care of them they will last a long while

[@jeffreysaunders5868]

Then why don't you see many second hand Toyota Prius on the road compared to Toyota Camry petrol cars

[@tipturkey1283]

amazed by the reliability of the Prius, my cab driver swore by them, he had a second driver using his car at night so it was on the road 24/7 for a couple of years and did 350,000 miles before it started to get pretty rough and he replaced it, got the same milage out of the second one as well. being abused by aggressive driving cabbies 24/7 pure city miles, that is impressive

[@nomadicmonger9455]

The Ford Escape Hybrid goes past 400,000 miles

[@whimbox9648]

@@nomadicmonger9455 that sounds unbelievable honestly, no shade on you though.

[@y.__.y--]

@@nomadicmonger9455 hurr durr I know you are but what am I

[@donadams8345]

i had an '08 Prius that started to get poor fuel mileage. I became worse gradually to the point it was very noticeable. It turned out the small 12 volt battery was going bad and the gas engine was running more and more trying to charge a bad battery. The large drive battery was fine. After putting in a new 12 volt battery the fuel mileage went right back up to where it should have been. My daughter has that '08 Prius now and it's still going strong on its original drive battery after 13 years. The car has had no problems.

[@matteoghirardo2115]

I have a Lexus CT200h, same engine from Prius. Last year I had a similar problem, the gas engine was shaky at about 1200-1400 rpm. Just in that range of rpm. Brought to the dealer and after a day of searching (no trouble code was found) they said it was some dirt in the air intake. Never had the same problem again. The car is 6 years old and has 200 thousand km but still running fine 👍🏻

[@hosamsamar5573]

300k on mine, and still no issues

[@beedee9534]

Bad gas in time will cause jiggles

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

Wonder if it's the transmission? I know the Honda fit/jazz has a similar issue with the CVT transmission

[@fikofikret1522]

@@dehanbadenhorst1398 toyota uses not a real cvt and its not the same as what honda uses. I have never heard of issues with a ecvt on toyota or lexus cars

[@saganandroid4175]

It's really I amazing that changing the 12v battery can address so many apparent issues. When a Prius starts losing fuel efficiency, always check the 12v battery. The high-voltage "traction" battery has to top off the 12v battery when it gets low/weak. Which means less power applied to actual driving. In fact when the 12 volt battery starts to go bad, Prius drivers usually notice that the high voltage traction battery loses its charge more quickly. That's because, at least in the generation 2 prius, the high voltage traction battery has to top off the aging 12 volt battery. I don't know if this applies to later generations but I suspect it does.

[@kennyplay5982]

Awesome points. I have series 2

[@DeanTheDoctor]

Swapping out as many lights (accessory lights, driving lights, ect) to LEDs will help to lower the power consumption, and upgrading to a 12v lithium iron phosphate battery will help to improve the fuel economy in most because LiFePo4 batteries stay charged for (much) longer and they don't loose as much energy over time, which in turn diminishes the power requirement from our alternators. You can usually get about a 1mpg increase if you swap out all your lights and battery system to LEDs and Lithium Iron Phosphate. It's worth it when you consider that they last about 3-4 times as long. = )

[@thor7564]

Prius Prime/plug in charges the 12v as you're charging the main battery.

[@zephyr1181]

Yeah I think all hybrids / EVs work this way, it uses the 12 volt as a safety mechanism. When you press the On button, the 12 volt activates a relay that connects the HV battery to the HV systems. So when the car is off you can't accidentally fry yourself, the high voltage battery is hiding in its shell like a tortoise. Pretty funny, instead of the 12 volt cranking a gas engine, the 12 volt 'cranks' the traction battery.

[@sportsmc3]

Another great video. Very informative, it was interesting to learn about some of the acceleration quirks people can experience in the hybrid vehicles.

[@rygaros6669]

Toyota best car ever!!!

[@20alphabet]

My great grandsons rav4 was made in Japan. He's got over 300,000 miles on it.

[@nicklasveva]

How old are you if you have a great grandson? Above 70 at least, I's guess.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Hybrid?

[@reallifeengineer7214]

You need a much older looking profile photo. Consider Pai Mei from Kill Bill... 🤣

[@kalangehring8898]

@@nicklasveva and?

[@Nightwish1773]

Ya

[@specialk9999]

As a half Japanese person, I appreciate your love of cars made in Japan.

[@Ethan-fj7kt]

It’s well deserved they make the most reliable cars in the world

[@specialk9999]

@@Ethan-fj7kt thank you sir.

[@specialk9999]

@@willem2544 haha. Top

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Dude, they are the best cars, especially my Lexus hybrid, takumi my friend, excellence always

[@20alphabet]

As a full-blooded American, I disdain what politicians have done to the American auto industry.

[@subjer0]

My 2013 prius only lurches when you first turn it on and the engine warms up in the morning, and it only does it sometimes. Other than that the transition from electric to gas is smooth. Also you can get refurbished batteries for around $1200 installed. There is even lithium batteries for the older priuses coming out, that's probably cheaper than what the dealer is charging.

[@keithcastleberry3224]

I bought my 2012 Prius V in 3/21, and wish I had bought one earlier. No problems in 30k miles and I've already paid for over half the cost of the car just in fuel savings from my pickup. I'm very satisfied.

[@GadGetHackss]

Man I don't know what I'd do without Scotty😭❤👨‍🔧

[@sowhat1073]

You gotta love the picture inserts he throws in there lol.

[@gene4390]

I have a 07 Prius I bought several years ago for $2k when it had $120k miles. Though I use this car as a backup car now 265k miles later the high voltage battery is still good and the car gets me around.

[@porterbrass]

Scotty you sure are an excellent mechanic. You’ve continued to expand your knowledge base into the latest technology. I’m sure you’ve seen it all. Thanks for sharing some insight into hybrid issues.

[@KingJojoB]

Gotta love when Scotty uploads, one of the very few stays being honest with us.

[@Puggy42069]

How did you get verified with zero videos?

[@davecrupel2817]

@@Puggy42069 He didn't. Lol. It's an emoticon in his username. Go see it on his channel view. It's not legit.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

I put 200,000 miles on my first (2004) Prius, and the battery still had the same capacity when I traded it in.

[@shadyscruples7161]

I recently purchased a 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid and it was made in Japan and I absolutely love it. Been driving Honda's since the 70's and so far this has been the best Honda that I have ever owned. On average, I am getting around 49-51 mpg and filling up for gas every 4 - 5 weeks.

[@gwernette5971]

That Prius was designed with a deep cycle 12-volt battery. If there's a cold cranking amp sitting in that space, then the vehicles previous owner put the wrong one in

[@williamburkholder769]

The original OEM Yuasa S46B24R is an AGM battery, not a conventional flooded lead-acid battery. Don't let somebody put a conventional flooded lead-acid battery in a Prius! Not only is it potentially hazardous, it won't hold a charge the way the AGM battery will, and will put more drain on the charging system, lowering mileage.

[@scottandersen8019]

Regular watcher from Auckland, NZ. Learn so much from your videos. Much appreciated. Hopefully on my next trip to the US, would love to meet you for a cold drink!

[@ethanmellein]

i've been to auckland once before, really nice city and beautiful country. love nz.

[@scottandersen8019]

@@ethanmellein nice one! NZ is a superb country. At least through all these lockdowns we have still Scottys videos to help us learn!

[@tangoyankee1620]

but the fuel price always makes me rethink if i needed to change into a hybrid or electric car :(

[@coalsauce4457]

Yooooo 🥝 gang! Hopefully l2 soon lol

[@TrickShiftGarage]

As usual, great information Scotty!

[@richardking6066]

Here in the UK, I can get a used low mileage traction battery from a breakers yard for 300-500 bucks.... I'd be suprised if you couldn't do the same in the US. The 12v battery just runs the computer and the lights/wipers - but if the voltage dips, you can get odd faults. I replaced mine with a larger capacity battery intended for a mobility scooter. Cheap to buy and better than the original - unlikely not to outlive the car!.

[@rusack7174]

Right you are. My '14 Accord Hybrid's "house" battery runs the peripheral systems as you mentioned, and is charged by the Hybrid's converter/charging system. My 12V battery lasted 5 years.

[@rslover65]

Newer ones have replaceable cells too.

[@cmc778]

Does anyone know where Scotty placed the jack when he was checking the motor mounts? Was is under the oil pan and if the engine and body rises then the mounts are good?

[@brentsummers7377]

I think Scotty's advice is 100% correct. Replace the small battery & see if the 'jolt' problem gets any worse over a few months. From reading the comments it seems the 'jolt' issue could be a whole lot of things & the complexity makes it harder to track down. Just be thankful it's not a USAF F35 plane!

[@77.88.]

Hay that F35 made many a politician and military top brass millionaires and it basically still has major problems the F22 is a far superior aircraft that keeps on flying...

[@ChessIsJustAGame]

My daughter had a 1st gen Prius and when I drove it, it took off when I used the tall right pedal. That's why so many think Priuses are slow, the drivers drive it slow, trying get best fuel economy to justify the vehicle. But I have seen a few drive them like it's a high power sports car. (Insert laughing horse image here)

[@dark12ain]

Yeah I've raced a couple of em as well too in my Ford focus. Can't see they are much of a competition 😅

[@john-or9cf]

Just traded a ‘19 RX350 for a ‘21 Cr-V hybrid. Got more for the trade than the Honda cost until the wife wanted this added, then that…but I love it! Drives great, 36+ mpg, over twice what the RX got, and I actually had to fill the gas tank for the first time after 6 weeks. Not quite as luxurious as the RX but damn close!

[@eee2115]

Scotty, can you please explain the differences between toyota and honda hybrids? Which is better for the long haul? Easier/cheaper to repair, etc.

[@petek3872]

On the Generation-3 Prius, the EGR system clogs with carbon. This may lead to high temperatures and/or uneven heating in the cylinder head, which may be responsible for head gasket failure. Anyone with a Gen-3 Prius may want to look into cleaning the EGR cooler and intake manifold.

[@jeremiahbatres7942]

Hey Scotty first time commenting hey listen I recently got a 2004 Ford ranger V6 3.0 it's my first car well.. "truck" actually,and I'm hoping to make it last maybe another 5-7 years got it from the dealership well taken care of and with 74k original miles kind of overpaid though:/ has a camper, lifted,even as a full size spare! Any tips / advice for making it last? Oh p.s. if you ever watch the original toy story and remember the Pizza planet truck I know it's a Toyota but I have an idea with my truck if you know what I mean ;) they practically look the same I just need to get a high top!

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info Scotty

[@foreverkazi7748]

Hey Scott, do you have any plug in electric or hybrid cars that you recommend? Good looking cars only, and have you seen a Karma GS-L

[@Toyeboy89]

The USA you can get a refurbished hybrid battery with lifetime warranty installed in a Prius for $1500 from Green bean battery. **edit** they recently changed it to 3 year, you can pay extra for a lift time warranty

[@violet.orange]

Lifetime?

[@Toyeboy89]

@@violet.orange actually it's now a 3 year unlimited miles warranty you can purchase lifetime warranty for extra

[@stephent.abedon7030]

My experience, admittedly in a 2nd gen prius rather than the one the video focusses on, is that the symptoms he described likely are due to a need to replace the spark plugs in the ICE (internal combustion engine). My guess is that they weren't replaced around 100,000, so now it's time. Also, I've found that the Toyota accessory (12 volt) battery is unbelievably good. I've had a short somewhere and the battery was periodically drained, even in the winter, but always charged back up just fine (I have a battery tester similar to the one in the video). Also, I've had a prius that sat from for a few years (not my fault!), with the battery draining also periodically, and it too continued to work just fine after being recharged. Lastly, I'm not convinced that it is the hybrid battery that is responsible for restarting the engine after it turns off, though I certainly could be wrong about that.

[@superdude7459]

WOW! SHOULD I BUY A HYBRID OR BEST NOT TO?? WE'RE SCEPTICAL 🤢

[@muhammad-bin-american]

Yeah its exactly what I thought.Bought a set of spark plugs on the internet to save some cash. Turned out to be bad plugs and the car was shaking like crazy at normal start. Replaced them with the actual plugs from the local store and the engine ran very smooth again. Its best to start there.

[@maggie0285]

Years ago I had a Chevy Lumina that was sputtering while driving. It needed spark plugs

[@erikkoglin5272]

Toyota master tech here: common issue is egr valve causing multiple misfire when cold at first start up. Tsb on it, give that a check! Can also command egr valve and watch the target value and current values

[@eurowerks1]

Scotty love your channel ! I believe the auxiliary battery in the Prius is an AGM battery … at least the one in my Prius is !

[@throughmyeyesonly]

I have a 1995 Avalon and 2008 Yaris both made in Japan. Avalon timing belt at 175,000 miles and a head light bulb in the Yaris was my only issues.

[@robm321]

I had an Avalon. Great cars.

[@land7776]

except the Yaris will destroy your kidneys with the ride..it's like a micro sized Flintstone mobile..

[@miketybring4700]

@@land7776 haha

[@alh099]

DECEPTION. STILL WAITING FOR HIM TO PROVE HIS HEADLINE

[@cbpilotcars1]

I've noticed with my 2020 Fusion Hybrid, if I get lower quality gas that most likely has more ethanol in it mine does a little jiggle in between power plants. And when my 12 volt battery has got low it has caused a jiggle in between the power plants until it was fully recharged.

[@markjohnson8260]

I believe that year Ford hybrid, the design was licensed from Toyota. Our Mercury Milan is essentially the same as yours, and it's been great.

[@billwilliams9527]

Good one Scotty, man, I have 2019 Prius, I had a 2003 Prius I bought new, that rascal was bullet proof, brlieve it or not, avg 70 mpg over the years. My 2019 is avg 63.7......Anyway, glad you clarified your the start of your video.

[@fasst45072]

I've had many cars from crappy 80s 4 bangers to new Camaro SS, 70s muscle cars, trucks of many kinds, even a couple Saturns. By far one of my favorites I've owned was my 2013 Prius V. They are outstanding well built and very reliable as well as economical. There's a ton of knowledge out there about them with a few different forums and diagnostic tools.

[@tomdavis3038]

For some reason people love to hate the Prius.

[@autecheee]

Former Gen2 2005 Prius and current Prius V owner.....I agree fully. Never had problems on the 2005 Prius, just had to do the expected maintenance replacement of tires, brakes, fluids. I did replace the 12v lead/acid battery once. Great City urban driving car and dependable.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

I love it when Scotty says, "Who Cares!" Spoken like a true Boss 😂

[@rogergeyer9851]

jeffry Santos: As long as the "who cares?" is put into honest CONTEXT as Scotty does, that's a good piece of info for the owner of the car. For me, given the cost of replacement, if all I experience is an intermittent jerk, but it lasts for YEARS, "WHO CARES!!!". lol

[@jeffreysantos9070]

@@rogergeyer9851 that's right Rog!

[@THEPAPASMURFTHEOG]

when you're in doubt about your car, ask scotty.. his expertise of 53 years is top notch, and I'd never question his theory!

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@papa smurf the OG 54 years. He has a birthday 13 days ago

[@artsmith103]

Fantastic review Scotty. Some hybrids start via the 12V battery, some start via the hybrid battery. I'm not sure about this model. The 12V battery can easily be the culprit for clunky start.

[@eastcoastmountainbiking6428]

Since I've had my Pruis for 20 years the helper battery is the 1st thing I check if there are any issues. The new batteries are made by Interstate instead of Panasonic that is why they are cheaper. My gen 1 Prius uses regular size battery terminals instead of the mini size used in new Prius' so I have to use a Panasonic battery for the Highlander at $350.

[@tracy3066]

I LOVE my Prius! It's a 2006 with ONLY 67K miles on it. (I'm a super low mileage driver) Besides replacing the tires twice and the auxiliary battery twice I've had very little issues with it except for the lock on the hatchback. (Oh wait and I had to replace the tie-rods and water pump too). The vehicle is still running strong after 14 1/2 years. If I had to replace the main hybrid batteries tomorrow I would probably do so. I use it to haul stuff for my business and it has tons of room to do that. It's the best car I've every bought and I'm glad I didn't listen to people who tried to tell me not to buy it. I was buying a new car anyway and it was between a Prius and a Camry. Both cars cost the same but at least the Prius saved me on gas. I don't like the style of the new Prius or the lack of space it has so I want to keep my current 2006 Prius as long as I possibly can.

[@KernelSanders1967]

Tie rods and water pump in only 67K miles??

[@hootinouts]

Scotty, you're the best. I love your videos. Educating the rest of us who still crawl around under our vehicles.

[@nicolasphaneuf3001]

I have a 2010 prius, bought it in 2016 at 177k miles for $6000. It now has 410k miles and still going strong. These things are amazing, if it dies I would not hesitate to buy another one right away. Best, most boring car I've ever owned.

[@trudypapoutsis7971]

Hybrids are the most reliable cars out there period. I have a 2011 with 160,000 miles. Zero issues Tested the hybrid battery and it still has 58% capacity. My daughter has a 2010 Camry hybrid with 200,000 miles and its battery is at 57% capacity. She still gets 32 mpg. Do you think you'd get same mileage without some transmission issues on most cars? My last car needed two transmissions at $2700 each. Do the math. The savings over 10 years hybrid vs gas for same size gas engines is $7000. If you had to replace hybrid battery at $3500 you're still way ahead. But the product has been out there now going into its third decade. Lots of people who can put in a remanufactured one for one third of that price and if you get another 100K miles you're still way ahead. For fun look for Camrys and Priuses with high mileage for sale (usually taxis) Not uncommon to see vehicles with 400-500K miles with one battery change. Despite their seeming complexity they are surprising simple in practice. Plus no alternator, starter, drive belts to ever change and brakes last 3x as long. Hybrids have been the most reliable cars produced for over 20 years. Particularly Toyotas.

[@jackeldogo3952]

Yeah, I've had around 8 Toyotas during my driving lifetime (nearly 40 years at this point). 3 of them were Japanese and the other 5 were American. The only one I ever had a lot of issues with was the Japan made Cressida. The timing belt left us stranded at 70K but luckily didn't do any engine damage. The AC compressor went out at around 90K. I had it replaced at the Toyota dealer, it barely lasted another 20K. This was FLorida, didn't bother to replace it a 2nd time and sold the car to my brother-in-law who didn't care about AC. The tranny also needed a complete rebuild around 100K (so these major issues when I am at my least financial ability to pay it since becoming a working adult.) So just being from Japan doesn't make the car great.

[@nordicpride9708]

Yeah one car being a lemon is such a valid data point ….🙄 you should educate yourself on “Kaizen” and the American Dr Edward Deming who taught the Japanese to manufacture arguably some of the most reliable cars on the planet The Japanese have a great deal of pride in what they do vs some slob who resembles honey boo boo in America assembling your Camry right before the lunch bell rings

[@blaineedwards8078]

So are you saying that Scotty is full of crap?

[@one7decimal2eight]

@@blaineedwards8078 he is telling his story of his experience with his cars. Get off your high horse.

[@blaineedwards8078]

@@one7decimal2eight Thanks....and your Mom said she will help me get off.

[@felixyu930]

@@blaineedwards8078 I mean he's sort of

[@InCaveEntertainment]

“Be wary of AirBNBs because they have birds that crap in them” - Scotty Kilmer

[@skylercarrow7420]

sounds like he had a bad AirBNB expirence

[@poodymeiner3125]

Wise words from a wise man

[@lifewithjosef]

My last 3 taxi rides in Stockton CA were in a Prius. The drivers loved them.

[@garychristison5773]

That looks like my Prius, same year and color except mine has 214K miles. Was hoping to find out when I can expect to have problems or need brake work. As maintenance, at 110k miles I had the planetary gear oil changed. That improved the shift feel back to like new. Mine used to get 50 mpg min. I notice that one is getting in the low 40's. That's where mine is, so I'm thinking I don't have too many years left. Might make a change in a couple of years.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

i live in Seattle and i drive to Canada a lot to see my kids. which hybrid do you recommend for my long distance driving?

[@abdallahabdulrazzak1971]

Toyota Corolla hybrid My fav is the 2021 model because of the unique sporty looks and gas mileage comparable to that of the Prius with a sick interior aswell we’re talking 55mpg beats the candy hybrid out of the water Drives beautifully can’t go wrong with it

[@misselle8221]

Hi Scott, thank you for the always educating us on cars your videos have been so helpful. Could you please advice me which is the best car to buy economically. Between all automatic between the years of 2017-2020 Lexus NX300h or a Toyota Rav 4 hybrid or a 2019 Volvo V60(shying away from the Volvo due to the price, annual tax and gas consumption). I live in the North of Sweden limited daylight and most of the months we use our winter tyres due to long months of snow. I want to keep the car long term and use it for our family later on aswell. Mostly want one that would be cheap on the fuel consumption and to maintain as services in Sweden is crazy expensive. Your help would be so appreciated

[@jasonv8142]

90s Toyota Celica! Just kidding. RAV4 hybrid would be the best bet for your situation, with the Lexus hybrid a close second.

[@joetaylor8687]

I had a Prius for 3 years. The 12-volt auxiliary battery is buried in the back, and when it goes (and it did), you can't even get the thing out of Park. Then it costs a fortune for the average mechanical shop to diagnosis and fix anything. And when the hybrid battery goes, you may as well get rid of vehicle, because it will cost more to fix than it's worth.

[@danhastings8111]

The transition from electric to gas is how these run, the owner just does not understand. Best car I've ever owned after putting on 80,000+ miles! Performance? I smoke performance cars off the line and at speed in Power mode. People can hate the Prius all they want but I am winning at the pump and on the road.

[@sharathshenoy7665]

My daily routine goes like this. I wake up. Prepare my morning tea ☕️. Watch Scotty’s 2 videos, with each sip of my tea. Start your day with the truth too!

[@musclesmouse]

Clean the EGR valve in the Prius.

[@danieljohnson4418]

I have a 2010 Toyota Prius with over 150,000 miles. I purchased it approximately 2 years ago with 120,000 miles. I'm currently averaging 48+ mpg. That figure drops to approximately 44 mpg during Arizona's triple-digit temperatures.

[@testguy3210]

Hey Scotty, I respectfully hold a different perspective on this matter. I own a 2007 hybrid Camry, and its 12V battery hasn't been replaced since its purchase. I own that car since 2015, However, in 2021, I opted to change it when a friend offered me a free replacement, despite the mechanic advising against it, stating that the factory-provided battery was still in good condition. It's worth mentioning that hybrid batteries with 320V can deteriorate if the car remains unused for two months or if the 12V battery is disconnected, which happened to me twice. Thus, if you plan to go on vacation, it's advisable to have someone remote start the car every two weeks. Repairing a 320V hybrid battery isn't overly costly; typically, you'll require two new cells, totaling around $500 including labor. Alternatively, opting for a refurbished battery with all cells younger than seven years would amount to approximately $1200, labor included. I personally purchased a refurbished battery three years ago and haven't encountered any issues since.

[@badxxxmonkey5541]

Scotty: "you can't work on these cars without a fancy computer" Fancy computer: i got nothing

[@gabrielq.906]

Clean the egr it can cause clunking and rough transition from ev to gas

[@AbandonedMaine]

Drove taxi in Los Angeles and they're all Prius'. Mine was 1st gen. Generally reliable but that golf cart battery in the back was always crapping out especially since the taxi dispatch system was powered by it.

[@morganrussman]

Hey scotty, I've got a 2008 Toyota Prius with 190,135 miles (as I type this), for some reason my 12 volt battery has been acting up recently, it would drop in voltage to where the car wouldn't turn fully on to where the traction battery takes over and the ready indicator comes up. To now it's only done it 3 times, all 3 being between the 7th and 14th of this month, the 3rd one being the worst of the 3. I do have a obd2 HUD, I don't know if that matter's at all.

[@kens805]

I post every time you you knock the Prius! Mine was bought new in 2014. Oil change every 5K miles, all maintenance done that Toyota calls for BY TOYOTA. 175K miles now with NO (yes you read that right) NO repairs what-so-ever. I realize I'll have to replace the hybrid batteries sooner or later but averaging 50 MPG I can afford it!

[@asificam1]

Clean the battery air filter. It's a tiny screen and almost no one realizes it's there, super easy to get to, just take it out, wipe or blow the dust out. It'll keep the battery fan from clogging up which keeps the battery cool on hot days and will make it last a LONG time. We scrapped a 20 year old prius with original NiMH traction battery, battery still worked fine, but the car had a rough life and by 200 000KM (IDK like 150k miles) the body was so rusted and cracked that it couldn't be made road worthy and had to be scrapped. Good thing too because someone didn't change the oil form ore than 5 years straight, multiple times and so the engine was probably is rough shape... normal car engine with that crappy oil for that long would have been destroyed long ago. Those batteries can last a long long time if they're not subjected to intense heat... ours was, had no cooling fan for at least 15 years, and was still working when the car literally fell apart around it. The transmission was the only thing in as good a shape as the battery, prius transmissions are incredibly simple and durable. One planet gear, two electric motors, and a hookup to the engine's flywheel... that's it. No reverse, nothing, just one gear and two motors, that's all that is needed to start, drive, regen brake, take off, power all the electronics, you name it. No alternators, no starters, some don't even have water pumps, all that is done off the main hybrid drive system and driven electrically. Makes the air conditioner last a long time (no seals needed, no external shafts), and the climate control instantly fires up and blows ice cubes at you in about 2 seconds from power button press to cold wave of air.

[@kens805]

I've got 210,000nmiles on it now still no repairs! I finally had to replace the 12 volt battery after 10 years. Still runs great. I check the hybrid battery vent at every 5000 mile oil change (never even dirty. I really would like a new Prius (love the new styling!) but can't justify getting rid of my 2014 yr model!!@@asificam1

[@jessefloyd4835]

Hey one thing to check is see if it's happening on cold starts. Sometimes there is condensation that builds up on the valves and it rattles on the first crank or after it's been off for a while. Usually a worn head gasket will cause that and the 1.8s from 10 to 15 had a history of wearing their gaskets prematurely. (Thank you electric water pump) have him try the gasket sealer stuff and see if that fixes it

[@simobea8419]

That’s what I told Toyota as I researched the problem. They dismissed however as a normal sound. At least now I got it documented and the car has 60.000miles power train warranty. I’ll see how it goes

[@jlukens01]

3rd Gen Prius has piston ring issues, burns oil, timing cover leaks, and head gasket issues. The dealership misdiagnosed my head gasket as piston ring issue; an independent mechanic specializing in hybrids did confirm head gasket after warming up car significantly before test. Head gasket issues are well documented. Sadly they can be misdiagnosed even with cylinder misfire codes. I got the head gasket replaced and saved thousands compared to the piston ring replacement.

[@MyFlightTV1]

I have a 2016 Prius V that I bought when it had 40k miles. Just hit 85k and it’s still running strong. I love it and my riders do, too. Great cars!!!

[@Smashmilk]

Hey could you do a video on the Honda CR-Z? I would have never bought one but I got it insanely cheap and it's a 6 speed hybrid with horrible mpg for hybrid butter thing is pretty fun to drive . Curious on your thoughts?

[@YourCarAngel]

It’s the throttle body Scotty.

[@yassu-4722]

Hello, please post more videos about hybrid cars 👍

[@Dan11495]

Hey, I'm a fan of your videos too man! This is my car in the video. What makes you think it's the throttle body and not the head gasket?

[@mickjager5974]

@@Dan11495 With his name I'd guess it came to him in a vision!

[@ittakir]

Or EGR valve and heat exchanger which are prone to clogging on Prius.

[@dennisbrown2172]

Yourcarangel make more video

[@gopsln]

Thanks Scotty. Are hybrid cars an overhead to maintain in general? I am considering buying a Sienna Hybrid, but there is conflicting info that tips towards saying there is too much maintenance on Hybrids. Can you please make a video that explains typical maintenance expectations for Hybrid vs Gas cars?

[@noobulon4334]

The hybrid system itself is a lifetime part that's pretty much analogous to an automatic transmission, it should be a sealed unit that you just replace fluids and go. There are some extra things associated with it, it has its own coolant loop and an electric pump (which is prone to failure on the second gen prius) but really the big maintenance item is the hybrid battery. The hybrid battery generally comes with a 10 year 150k mile warranty and can last much longer than that but it's typically about a 4k service to have it replaced with an oem part. Refurbished batteries can go for $1.5k or so and its something you can learn to do yourself but you need to have some knowledge to be able to confirm that someone's not ripping you off so if a shop is doing it have them put in a new oem battery

[@gopsln]

@@noobulon4334 Thanks for the detailed guidance and information

[@valuerc2664]

I have 06 Prius. Bought it with 140 000 miles, now it has 350 000 miles. I had to rebuild battery at 215 000 miles and it was 700$ now at 350 000 still runs fine. Second biggest expense was a catalyst converter, new one was I think around 400$. Other maintenance was 5 wheel bearings, couple couils and spark plugs, ac freon leak and blower fan

[@rharvey2124]

What year model is that Prius? Is it a 2009?

[@marhill77]

I’ve been “living with the jiggling” ever since I got married 😬

[@land7776]

My hybrid gets in the low to mid 50's MPG on the highway, as long as I keep it to just above 60MPH. It gets worse mileage in the city, because you have to accelerate from light to light more quickly, and the engine comes on. The best MPG is town driving at 35-50 MPH.

[@Nightwish1773]

Yawn

[@UnseenSpirit]

What car do you have? That's like saying my diesel car gets or my gasoline car gets... Why make and model is quite important surely?

[@land7776]

@@UnseenSpirit no, your diesel or gas car doesn't get an average of 53mpg, despite what some of the diesel junkies claim. Hybrid is the key word.

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@land7776 what make and model hybrid do you have?

[@mbburry4759]

If you have to stop and start that much just accelerate where it keeps in electric. No way any prius would get 35 mpg ever. Unless you count leaving it parked idling for a few hours before your hour long trip

[@billsweet1750]

I have a 2012 Prius with 90100 miles. Just replaced the 12 volt battery (had a screen prompt that said low battery). I found a nation wide company that sells new batteries for $2000 installed. Used/rebuilt for $1000. I avg. 42 mpg city, but if not a lot of stp & go can get 58+ mpg. Other than the 12 volt battery, no issues.

[@ZLZEBUB]

262,000 miles on my 2011 mkz hybrid....check engine light came on ONE TIME in 10 years...was one injector...the thing is flawless...love it

[@angryshoebox]

5:42 You can use Power mode if you want faster acceleration.

[@Nightwish1773]

My power mode is my right foot!

[@Jamarkus_Delvonte]

Scotty, hybrid cars have some of the best catalytic converters in the business.

[@mcdoodal1993]

Who tf cares about catalytic converters

[@boquafiousanquannie2419]

@@mcdoodal1993 Lol

[@Realdeal17766]

Criminals do lol.

[@michaelfjmusic]

@@mcdoodal1993 r/whoosh

[@neiltoersbijns2921]

Only cars that make sense to lower the ride height all the way

[@yvs6663]

but does it need the same cold cranking amps as a normal car battery? might be a different type of battery. i mean the electric motor is doing the starting of the motor, not a conventional starter.

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

I’m new to your channel and considering a hybrid, a 2023 Camry Hybrid to be exact. I am a long distance highway daily commuter, about 1,000 miles a week. Do you still recommend a fuel engine Camry over a hybrid one for my situation?

[@nerothalmor8382]

Here we go again. I've owned a prius 2011 since 2016, haven't had any problems with this car, outside of regular car stuff (changing lights, oil and tires) and the gas mileage is around 48mph for a 10,000 avg. My does not clunk. This car also has 154,000. But I love this car. Don't know about this one. ALSO you have never in your life seen one stuck on the side of the road.

[@chadhigdon1386]

Always replace your regular car battery with a Toyota OEM battery in a Prius. In my old 08 Prius I would get 3 years minimum between each battery. Cost more around $300 a battery hopefully cheaper by now. Use a non OEM battery they go out quicker like this one. I've seen it first hand! (Currently loving my 2021 Corolla hybrid getting about 67mpg with the 1.8 motor) But the 08 was a crazy reliable car even after 200k miles for me. All original when I got rid of it. My best mpg in it was around 55mpg. I've been an Uber driver almost 5 years.

[@icost4671]

😎 👍

[@richsweeney1115]

My wife has an 09 Honda fit sport 5 spd ,193k miles and it still gets about 38, idk, I'd rather the fit than have to worry about the hybrid issues, but I like ice engines.more

[@icost4671]

@@richsweeney1115 for me and at this point it is *"ICE for LiFe"* I hope you seen that video where Scotty talks about the government is going against autonomous driving cars. ?

[@davidbaty]

The key is to get a quality AGM battery - which this one is (as is the original). My Optima yellow top for my 09 Prius has lasted longer (still going after being installed in 2013) than the original battery, and it was cheaper.

[@portuguesprincess]

Hey Scotty, my 2004 Toyota prius with about 230k miles does this only when it's idling but I think I may have solved the problem. I now let it sit for 5 minutes when I initially start it before taking off to give it a chance to let the hybrid system engage. Now it initially shakes when I start it and the motor kicks in, but if I let it idle and warm up for 5 minutes it doesn't do it anymore when I come to a stop. I think people forget to let their car warm up and don't see it as necessary but it has its benefits. Just a thought...

[@Goodvibesonly40]

Your videos are very helpful. I deliver for Uber and Doordash and I am about to buy a car very similar to this one because I will spend less on gas and make more money. Of course car prices are up but i found one that's in like new condition with 65k miles for 18,900. it's a 2015. what are your thoughts? Thank you for your input.

[@michaelkatz7862]

Too much. Can do much better

[@abc1234567a1]

Every time scott tells the truth a baby is born.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

And when he rings that bell an angel gets its wings...

[@douguyehata7062]

When I was in high school , we visited the auto assembly plant in Fremont - CA. Another student asked a question : why some cars have a red rag in the edge of the front glass. They responded with , those cars are being built for a fellow employee - so do a more careful job when assembling the car. ( that plant now assembles “ Tesla’s “ )

[@franklinblunt69]

I've also had concern with the aux or 12V battery capacity, but in another vehicle. Also, when were spark plugs replaced? Efficiency is the aim.