How to Remove an Engine Toyota Prius Hybrid

[@markoldfield5658]

Love the fact you have safety toe-less crocks on Havana.. Reminds me of welding in flip-flops and shorts hahaha... Great video as always

[@colchronic]

Ive actually welded with flip flops and shorts. Sunburn and regular burns was the outcome

[@speedkar99]

Well besides the cooling system mess and not dropping the frame the rest was a cake walk worth working in slippers

[@thekombatant8672]

This guy speaks the cleanest English I have ever heard in my life.

[@speedkar99]

I'm Canadian

[@thekombatant8672]

@@speedkar99 I like your dialect, easy to understand each words for a foreigner.

[@PlainlyDifficult]

Really interesting!! What will you do with the rest of the Prius?

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

lol your the last person I expected to see commenting here

[@speedkar99]

Part out the things I don't need, and dissect the drivetrain to understand and learn how it works !

[@fernando13e]

Directly to the crusher after parting it out!

[@RaduB.]

Not as rusty as I expected for a 17 years old car in Canada! Toyota seems to be pretty well protected.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah I was surprised myself that it came apart pretty easily. I think I only snapped two small bolts, along with one big subframe bolt

[@pliedtka]

@@speedkar99 In Ottawa live it's kind of hard w/o acetylene torch. When K-Frame or suspension bolts snap it's not fun. Once we assemble back things, we pack some grease to make things easier for future repairs. A friend of mine when he got his new FJ Cruiser he closed the garage for a week, put the FJ on the hoist and pulled out bolts one by one. Removed plastics, rust proof it. After 15 yrs it looks like new underneath other than some little corrosion in the places that get mostly affected by salted roads.

[@saifcathum3423]

The electric power steering motor and controller are quite useful. There are wiring diagrams and instructions on how to use it to do a power steering conversion.

[@speedkar99]

Cool! I didn't save the controller but I got the motor and rack for another teardown video

[@mangojulie123]

My god...I've never seen anything so complicated in my life! Imagine trying to put this back together again! How'd they manage to build these cars in the first place?

[@Jame6999]

Everything is assembled and the simply lower the chassis on the motor. If the guy had a lift. He could likely just disconnect the frame and lower it from the car

[@kens97sto171]

They are not that bad to work on... I think this was more complicated than needed. The transmission in these almost NEVER fails. You can disconnect the engine from the trans.. leaving almost ALL of the stuff he disconnected. And pull the engine out from the top. JR Goes.. did a video about this.. but did not show much details on the removal process.. not enough to use as a guide. It took him 6 hours to pull and reinstall an engine.

[@safamurattekin873]

He is so fast. I always set the video speed to 0,75x. Its much better for people like me who dont know a lot about car parts.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@jonnydwolf]

Have you done this before? 😆 nice video, I can watch these all day.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I've removed a few engines before

[@gideonntaryike4176]

Hi, I like your teaching. Thanks

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! More to come

[@nikolaipetrov1295]

I would love to see and learn what inside the engine, fuel tank and etc. of a Prius Gen2. They're kinda special! Please tear them down and tel us their cons and prons. Thank you for the datailed and usefull content! :)

[@2405jacko]

Piece of cake, this is just like changing a headlight bulb on a Dodge Promaster, what a freaking nightmare that is.

[@speedkar99]

Haha

[@gustavobarrera564]

I know its a long shot, but can you talk about the suzuki G10 engine? I have a geo metro and I try working on it and treat it well, but I dont know much about engines. So one of your videos would help a LOT.

[@speedkar99]

Never heard of the g10. Is it the gm 3 cylinder?

[@gustavobarrera564]

@@speedkar99 it is! I have a 3 cilinder metro who just passed 400k and its still going strong. SLOW but strong lol

[@peterrestaino7047]

can you do a vw 2.5 5 cylinder engine i have an 07 jetta and i love this engine but mabe i may change my mind if i see some weak spots about its construction

[@speedkar99]

Hmm ok if I get one. I see that's a common engine from the 2000s

[@markparent7999]

I had to replace cat on my ford fusion. Aftermarket cats are cheap...just over 100 bucks. I kept the stock one//replaced the exhaust from the manifold back...stock exhaust was welded. Flex pipe had hole in it.

[@speedkar99]

Nice. Yeah too bad they all come as a one piece design

[@polymetric2614]

when was the last time you put something together

[@speedkar99]

Haha good question

[@pliedtka]

A lot of accessories to disconnect and pull out. Easier to remove with the subframe out or pull the engine/tranny up if there's enough clearance. Anyway, I'm taking a break from cars curing my sciatica and back, and removing this engine is a bit of back breaking job without car hoist.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. The brake booster bar was in the way preventing me from lifting up

[@nigelalderman9178]

The last engine I took out of a car was a Dolomite Sprint for a friend in the 1980s. Learnt chancletas = flipflops

[@speedkar99]

Flipflops make this so comfortable

[@davidnguyen5028]

What does the inverter do?

[@speedkar99]

I'm filming that video right now

[@pudding4869]

Speedkar99 excellent and highly educational video! But I held my breath as I saw the engine and transmission rolled out with your feet in the shot! Please take care of yourself in safety boots!

[@horseplop9]

Fun video man. I watched the whole thing. How in the world do you remember which parts to install in order when you put it back together? At least you have a Video of it

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Do you ever talk about the 22R engine? I searched all your videos, thanks, JIm

[@MiguelRPD]

Similar process for 3rd gen ? Got a busted head gasket ..

[@speedkar99]

I don't have experience but yes I've watched a video on 3rd gen and it's somewhat similar

[@LeonhardWindecker]

Is the engine particularly difficult to remove on this car?

[@malancaluciano1253]

No

[@slowgoat6089]

Yes

[@LeonhardWindecker]

Thanks I guess

[@pliedtka]

So, so - a lot of additional accessories to disconnect and remove. On most new cars you have to take the bumper off, and cooling, A/C to get to engine. The Priuses are very reliable, our parts supplier has six or seven of them in the fleet as parts delivery cars. Daily they make some 150-200km each and some of the cars have way over 300k km on them. I never heard any complains from the drivers about the cars.

[@speedkar99]

Engine isn't difficult...once the cooling system mess is out of the way. If I'd do it again, I'd remove the subframe first in order to not tumble the engine forward

[@CowboyRocksteady]

SO MANY STEPS!!! amazing

[@speedkar99]

Yeah alot of things to disconnect

[@Aries-cv4wj]

That's amazing once you get a better idea of how everything works what is your plan do you want to convert it to a EV from a HV?

[@speedkar99]

Not working on building anything really

[@Aries-cv4wj]

@@speedkar99 fair enough i think regenerative charging with modifications when the car is driving forward is the solution to HVs and EVs it could self power the vehicle and maintain the battery system. Then petrol engines could be removed, but the power steering air con and heater etc would need to be replaced by electronic ones.

[@dc5duben96]

very detailed video, thanks

[@Ivandrago89]

Please make a Canada-specific video on how to properly rust-proof the bottom (most importantly) and other places of your car so it looks BRAND NEW even after 20 years

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

Great video. I'm wondering who's shirt you used to clean up the antifreeze.

[@joeclarke9782]

Thank you sk99. I have two of these. Well done.

[@speedkar99]

How are they holding up? Need any parts lol

[@hostilityy]

Does this car still run and drive when the hybrid battery is dead? because I know some hybrid models use the main big battery to start the car, meanwhile some use the regular 12v battery to start and the car will just be slow

[@mraaronfrancis]

my prius (gen 3) will still run when it throws a hybrid system error. It just runs slow and the ICE runs continually.

[@clinte14]

This Gen II prius uses the hybrid battery to start the car, so it will not start without an operating hybrid battery. There are two motor generators (MG's, ie electric motors) that use the hybrid battery. MG1 starts the car and recharges the hybrid battery (replacing the starter and alternator on traditional cars). The MG2 provides power to the wheels either by itself or in conjugation with the internal combustion engine. The 12V battery has about half the cold cranking amps you'd normally see in a car, because it does not need the amperage to run a starter motor to turn the motor over. I believe the newer Prius models allow the MG1 to also provide power to the wheels, allowing power from the engine+MG1+MG2.

[@murraymadness4674]

Hmm, I have removed from gen1 prius, it pretty much drops out the bottom, don't need to remove all that stuff. You just need to remove the inverter, the hoses, wires, and then drop the suspension with engine attached, and dtop it onto to big dolly, then raise up the body and roll it out. ahh I see you came to that conclusion at the end. :)

[@speedkar99]

Lol Besides removing the radiator (was going to anyway) was there not anything else you mentioned I did?

[@kevinarsenault5609]

Hey, love your videos! Can you tear down a Suzuki g13 from a swift or samurai? Those things just don’t die

[@Enigmaafk]

The junk yard guys can make some note how to get parts out they need. Keep it up.

[@danh2134]

Junkyard guys knew way before this video was posted

[@speedkar99]

Yeah. Good for part out

[@rudiyono1]

Great video tutorial

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@pcampbell55]

I'm just thinking this car is a plumber's nightmare.

[@speedkar99]

Yea

[@spelunkerd]

Oh my gosh. It's a good reminder, change your oil so you don't need a new engine before the rest of the vehicle dies.

[@speedkar99]

True. This one was working fine

[@b11985]

Yes that's Channel is really good

[@ghrasshopper]

Great video! Thanks for making it.

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome. Now you try

[@alanw.4511]

Wow! That car comes apart without any tools! Smart of Toyota to make snap together cars. Just like Lego.

[@tewdrostefera4893]

Really appreciate bro.pls tell us about toyota Hilux 1gd mechanical reviews thanks so much

[@BitterCynical]

Recently found out that when selling an old car that nobody wants the only potential buyers who might pay more than scrap price are in it for the catalytic converter and don't even care about any spare parts or if the engine even runs.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah I found the same. The catalytic on mine was aftermarket since the original was already stolen haha

[@murraymadness4674]

I used to be able to sell parts of cars I bought to get this or that, but the last 5 years I can't sell anything. I don't think people actually fix their cars anymore, they just buy another one instead.

[@gabrielcaballero484]

When you see a mechanic taking out an engine+transmision on flip flops, you know he has a lot of experience.

[@speedkar99]

Haha 🤣

[@MattJonesYT]

I've seen some people remove engines going through the passenger wheel well which might give more clearance than under the bumper.

[@speedkar99]

Yep I've done it that way on a Lexus es300

[@michaelhodge9902]

Most hybrid cars motor generator 1 usually be a induction motor and motor generator 2 usually be a pm motor.

[@grcyvtcffuubucfuv]

Thank god for OHIP

[@speedkar99]

Haha

[@HuskyCloud9]

Thanks for the vid.

[@speedkar99]

Welcome

[@metrork1]

Why not just remove the engine from on top as I did with a cherry picker on my 2010 Toyota Prius. To me it seems to be a lot less work in which to do so.

[@podrezd]

Damn, injust did gen3 to gen4 swap, and it looked much easier to pull it from top without touching the car itself

[@joepaullawncare7222]

Please watch the other video about 30 minutes long the guy doesn't talk but he pulls it from the top of the car with the engine hoist seem to be a lot easier than going through the bottom

[@Ivandrago89]

I am coming to Canada for good and will be buying a new Toyota hybrid probably RAV4, after the warranty is over I would be honoured if you would service my car.

[@bahramoskooei2553]

How old is this car?! 😯 I drive a 20 year old car myself but this thing looks so much rusty!! 🤔

[@speedkar99]

17 years old. This isn't even that crusty for a Canadian car.

[@markparent7999]

My nephew has a 2011 Chevy truck and it has holds in the body already from rust. Midwest US winters are horrible on vehicles. They put salt down so thick when you drive over it //it sounds like gravel.

[@dpolendo]

We love it.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@freezee7547]

So cool Toyota!🙉👀

[@speedkar99]

Awesome thanks

[@freezee7547]

@@speedkar99 Keep it up, moi man!

[@yaseralhetawi5838]

You are so smart

[@speedkar99]

Thanks I learn new things each day

[@balsqueak]

It's alright, I'm sure you'll find one of your wife's old dresses to clean up all that coolant with lol.

[@catbat9995]

You can fix the engine again please

[@speedkar99]

I only break stuff. I don't fix

[@paratiaspirada]

Assistindo do brazil . muito interessante . like

[@einfelder8262]

Bloody hell!!! When you watch someone working on a Euro engine, the comments from the haters flow thick and fast. They obviously would block out this nightmare because it proves that Japan can also make a nightmare. Imagine the cost of lower radiator hose replacement.......

[@speedkar99]

Bruh The cooling system on this thing is next level

[@cck1496]

Excellent video. Can anyone answer me my queries please? 1) While removing AC lines, will refrigerant not leak out? 2) How many water pumps are used by hybrid car? 3) How many motors are required for driving axle? Thanks for sparing your valuable time.

[@speedkar99]

Yes the refrigerant will leak. I found 3 pumps 2 motors in this transmission

[@cck1496]

@@speedkar99 Thanks for your prompt reply. Is it possible to reply the other two queries?

[@jerryp2433]

Do the Honda CRZ!

[@petar443]

Next time use 2 sets of 6 ton jack stands. 2 jackstand in front and 2 in the rear.

[@speedkar99]

But that would make the car level...I need the front to be up

[@argecy7315]

Interesting Video. Japon Cars: we makes it simple as we can. German cars: Where can take we more plastik components in engine?

[@justinkahl6974]

Do a rotary engine from an rx8, there should be plenty of "blown" ones around

[@speedkar99]

Agreed but even those go for good money

[@noseefood1943]

U gonna lose a toe wearing those flipflops

[@TurboModifiedS4]

Nice score on that catalytic converter! It seems like every criminal organization is after one.

[@speedkar99]

It's a brand new aftermarket....worth nothing lol

[@bobstone9692]

Gosh who wants a modern car !

[@speedkar99]

Bicycle is better

[@RolandoMarreroPR]

Wow, I thought removing the engine from an SW20 MR2 was hard!

[@speedkar99]

Nah

[@LegendaryWaterBottle]

oh my god its hereeee

[@speedkar99]

Yes jts getting torn down!

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

*Empties coolant all over the ground The EPA must hate this man. We, however, are fascinated by him.

[@PJBonoVox]

This is (almost literally) a drop in the ocean.

[@speedkar99]

Well I wasn't ready. I try not to spill fluids on my new concrete driveway

[@zippythechicken]

what the .... man if you want to change your coolant you have to remove the inverter and all that other crap to get to the petcock... there has to be a trick to do that easier

[@speedkar99]

Yeah it seems to be an involved job to get to the radiator

[@glennryan646]

I'll bet this guy has the cleanest teeth.

[@markpearce2510]

Thanks very interesting And thanks I’ll never own one.

[@ccengineer5902]

They stuffed an electric car and a gas car, inside a little car...In 2004.

[@BitterCynical]

Effortless engine removal guide: Step 1 - Set the car on fire Step 2 - Wait for the body to turn into pure rust

[@speedkar99]

Just take out 4 bolts Start the car and let the rest fall apart

[@glock18supercharger]

9:22 OMG this motor looks a V6 size

[@armunro]

I suppose it was not economical to repair so headed to the scrap yard? Call me old fashioned but all this new fangled tech costs to much to fix?

[@Techie1224]

ya thats normal in 1st world countries , repair costs exceeds car value

[@slowgoat6089]

Luckily Prius’s dont break. My 06 Prius has 384k miles and i still drive it 1 hour to work and back every day.

[@danh2134]

@@slowgoat6089 your traction battery is dying as you read this

[@slowgoat6089]

@@danh2134 - Whats a traction battery?

[@danh2134]

@@slowgoat6089 the larger of the two batteries it carries, it's what moves the car and charges when you press the brake

[@Henry_Jones]

That video sounded very exhausting to make. You were gasping for air in several parts.

[@AM-pp5rl]

I can tell you didn't enjoy this removal... As you didn't use any of your brothers dirty jeans through out the video

[@speedkar99]

Yeah this was a little challenging when it came to dropping it down

[@milkcreightronny]

my man said "who needs boots"

[@34SV]

what a nightmare of complexity!

[@mariosorrenti482]

Wow......

[@tonyhenthorn3966]

Sure hope he knows how to put all that back together LOL

[@speedkar99]

I don't need to

[@jher168]

Thats a lot of work everything so crowded. Just to replace one thing.omg...

[@ralphlouismendoza1977]

that’s a lot of water pumps🤦‍♂️

[@Techie1224]

some fuel cars have 2 water bumps its not strange for hybrid to have 1 for engine and 1 for electric converter

[@speedkar99]

Yeah man, why so many!!

[@mnflyer57]

Oh man, when the Prius has a major problem, I say put 20 pounds of Tannerite in it and watch it come completely apart with one pull of the trigger.

[@jumaljuma]

Difficult to maintaining this hybrid.. I guess money that u will save from fuel u going to pay for expenses maintance

[@speedkar99]

Yeah I think the most complex part was the cooling system

[@jerryp2433]

Nah. My Prius C is pretty economical. It's just boring. Some people are getting 500,000 miles. No problem.

[@Stingray_614]

K swap it

[@speedkar99]

Scrapped it already. Time to teardown the engine

[@mohameddjaber977]

Second

[@speedkar99]

Nice thanks

[@NilesHlavacek]

I honestly don't see the point of a Prius now that there are plenty of small EVs available. The complexity seems like it'd make maintenance a nightmare

[@wills5482]

They are more reliable than most EVs out there and you're not entirely stuck on the electrical grid.

[@speedkar99]

These are reliable

[@chefsafi981]

First

[@speedkar99]

As always, my chef 🙂

[@skippyyoung7872]

Removing the motor in your chancletas? 🤣

[@meathead585]

LOL. Even engineers are not perfect at times.

[@zameelkhan2473]

This engine bonet is like human brain. There are too many veins... Very Complicated

[@speedkar99]

I wouldn't say it's complex. Just too many cooling hoses

[@pancakewsx]

.

[@g2skinny]

Dude that thing is so stupid junk battery goes out mega$

[@speedkar99]

Not really. You can rebuild the batteries reasonably

[@g2skinny]

@@speedkar99 what kind of $ would that be dude

[@jakp8777]

Why remove the engine? Toyota’s are perfect and if anything is wrong it’s the suppliers fault!

[@danh2134]

Engine is dead . Car doesn't move with an engine that doesn't operate

[@jakp8777]

@@danh2134 on a Toyota? Impossible!

[@danh2134]

@@jakp8777 they die too , just like other brands

[@speedkar99]

Yeah this one didn't have any issues at 488K

[@jakp8777]

@@speedkar99 so why take it apart? Looks like you are parting it out or selling it for scrap.

[@ThiefLandOfficial]

2005 Prius = A Sh*t. 😭

[@z1power]

I dont understand why anybody would buy this car. It is a terrible gas car and a terrible electric car married together with a bunch of computer and sensors. How is any of that going to age well? Just the other day I saw a prius on the highway saving the environment with a bunch of blue smoke coming out of the exhaust before the car gave up and the driver pulled over. Toyota sells these cars making people think they will save money with the 2mpg improvement over a similar small car, but then the hybrid battery is worn out, or the underbuilt engine gives out, or the cats are worn out or get stolen, and they are out thousands of dollars on a vehicle not worth a lot. At no point does it make any economic or logical sense to buy one of these, or for Toyota to even make them other than meeting government fuel economy standards so they can continue to make large trucks and SUVs that turn a healthy profit. Just a complete joke this car is and all the rubes who get suckered into buying it.

[@speedkar99]

These are reliable. 488,000km and no problems with it.

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

Prius is rated at 52 mpg and it can do better if you really try. It’s comfortable and spacious. Plus it’s super reliable. It’s perfect for what it is.

[@louvendran7273]

That is one complicated useless car. Although it's built for misers, it must be the ultimate pain and damn expensive to repair in the long run. Ultimate planned obsolescence.

[@danh2134]

The traction battery will die , it doesn't last forever

[@pliedtka]

You know nothing about them - they are very reliable.

[@danh2134]

@@pliedtka mine made it to 300k and then the problems started , lets just say I will never buy any kind of hybrid again

[@louvendran7273]

@@pliedtka Lol. I would never buy one. We're all diverse mate. I love the rumble of an inefficient gas guzzler any day.

[@speedkar99]

It's actually very reliable. This one had 488,000kms on it