Toyota Prius EGR Removal PLUS Organic Methods for All Cars - Ford, BMW, Chevy, Honda

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This EGR removal process was performed on a 2013 Toyota Prius V but the concepts apply to nearly all cars. Sluggish acceleration? Lack of Power in your car or truck? Acceleration can feel sluggish, and you may notice a lack of power when driving uphill. You might experience a rough idle, hesitation, or stalling. This video shows the importance of EGR cleaning and a real life removal on a third generation prius.
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A faulty EGR valve and/or a dirty intake manifold are two of the most common causes of P0401. In essence, When your Toyota gives you a P0401 code, the technical issue is insufficient EGR flow. Like most engine trouble codes, the root cause may or may not be obvious. If your engine computer reports a P0401 code, you'll likely notice a pinging or knocking when the vehicle is at higher speeds or the engine is under load, a power loss, sluggishness, etc. As the gang and nutzaboutbolts knows all too well, a Code P0401 Means that your Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve has failed or intermittent. An EGR recirculates small amounts of exhaust back into the combustion chambers of the engine in order to decrease the combustion temperature. This reduces the formation of pollution.
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[@spenceradamsjr]

A relative gifted me their 3rd-gen Prius as it had a blown head gasket. I started disassembling the engine to remove the head a few weeks ago and got to the EGR studs and almost broke the long one (the external torx part started to twist). My daily driver sprung a head gasket leak and is a bit more of a project, so I came back to the Prius to see how I could do with continuing the job. That stud came right out. My neighbor finds humor in my shenanigans and came over to give me company and brought a couple tools I was missing. That “disposable member” nut was a challenge. I am thinking the vandal may be onto something with cutting it off and filing the remaining bracket smooth. I joined Priuschat and will look for the heated argument. LOL. I subscribed and appreciate your great documentation of these jobs. Also, thanks Margie for the camera work and PDF drafts!

[@Hallahanify]

I really cant believe how much effort you put into these videos man 😯

[@gemdiver]

My mortal enemy, the e-grr

[@chrisbailey459]

A more secure way to capture the nut you had the magnet on is to get a small piece oh insulation tape and put it on the inside of your socket then push it onto the nut/bolt you are undoing or fitting and it is a nice snug fit. Regards Chris

[@mytube92369]

This is a great video. This car takes some work and it will eat your nerves. Part of the design of this car are not so smart especially the Winshield which is very easy to break and that cooler bracket on the bottom is just bad painful design not even necessary. I learned and done the head gasket alone and it was great for 23k miles now is running super rough misfiring cylinder 1,2. I’ve taken all off the manifold the cooler soaking overnight and the valve I gave a good cleaning,will see if this will solve my problem. The manifold was very dirty but after cleaning it only not a difference at all. After I took the egr valve off it was full of carbon on both ends. The design of the egr system is terrible as you have to keep doing it over and over.

[@SamuelPerez-zl7fl]

Just became a 3rd Gen Prius owner and your EGR pipe and Intake manifold video was so helpful. Thanks a lot. Now I’ll be doing the EGR cooler thanks to this video

[@mvictorgroup]

Come home to SIMPLE RICKS....

[@peterjanosik3601]

Use a power washer to clean the EGR, you save $hundreds, is quick, clean, and cheap...

[@youngrasta612]

I haven't even finished the video and this is by far the most entertaining and informative auto repair video I have ever seen!

[@cmonberg]

Man, I thought I found the best videos out there. And then I came across yours, so good and the humor had me sitting here drinking coffee alone laughing out loud literally lol. Thanks so much for the awesome videos and the expendable bracket man that made me over filled with joy. Can’t wait to cut that sucker off and toss it. Thanks again awesome videos, and great humor.🙏❤️

[@user-yp6by4cf3h]

I performed this job today on my 2015 toyota auris hybrid which has the same set up as the Toyota Prius. I soaked my egr cooler overnight in degreaser followed by a thorough jet wash the following morning and then Hooray I could see daylight through my egr cooler. I took Merv’s advice and cut the dreaded bottom bracket as it is easier to take off next time and it is easier to put back on. Take your time when performing this job and make sure you clean everything properly especially the small holes in the manifold. Carb cleaner / egr cleaner is not sufficient enough to clean this and I advise something stronger. Some say don’t use oven cleaner but I used mr muscle and it stripped the carbon away. Some parts of carbon I stripped with a metal wire hanger. Please be thorough when doing this and take your time and do not forget to change your pcv valve when performing this task.

[@paneas8879]

This channel deserves more subscribers! The best DIY channel i have ever seen!

[@eyeba69]

That vandal at

[@wookieecantina]

Why you don't have a million subscribers is certainly beyond me. Your videos are great and you very clearly put a great deal of work into them.

[@west_park7993]

BTW: Thank you Thank you SO MUCH about additional editing of the video. Specifically, coloring the hot and cold fumes, and the area you are talking about! makes so easy to follow your thinking line.

[@sergiochacon5038]

fyi to remove the coolant hoses i use a 90* pick with a doll point with a bit of grease work around the hose and walla aldo the best video i have seen on the tube!!!!!

[@demillevantigo7432]

I think the A.I. designs are incredible!

[@TonTon.2142]

Your videos just might make me an at-home mechanic. This stuff actually seems kind of fun. Great videos and I love your commentary! 😂

[@cyberburnzy]

Our 3rd gen Prius with 252824 miles has a P0401 code for EGR insufficient flow. This video and your knowledge is a great help. I would say the third AI image looks most like some sort of engine compartment but nothing like a 3rd gen Prius!