Geez, that was a lot of effort just to get to the spark plugs. I'm glad you posted this because I'm learning so much about the different types and models of Toyotas. However, these Prius models seem to require in-depth mechanical skills to work on. I would pass on ownership of one of these cars. Why? Because I must pay to have vehicle work performed on my vehicles. Age, combined with arthritis, prevents me from working on my vehicles any longer. I do enjoy your videos, they are very helpful in learning about all the new technology.
These iridium plugs last 110,000 miles. The Prius is probably the most reliable car on the road and will save its owner a fortune in gas and repairs over its typical 250,000+ mile lifespan. :)
I have a V6 gas Camry. It's as difficult and have to do the same stwpa with even removing the intake. I have arthritis too and ita not fun. I took few rests in between and ine latge Tylenol pill an hour before 😂. Also like it was said, you do this twice in the car's life.
Lots of newer cars have a similar cover that need to be removed to get access to the engine, It appears to me to be a consequence of sloping the windshield for aerodynamic improvements...
Great , now I know what a total PITA job that is. Instead of buying a few new tools and spending half a day on this, and possibly breaking something expensive, I may do the unthinkable and pay the dealer to this. But at least I'll not be shocked at the price, after watching you. Have a great New Year Peter.
Learned, enjoyed, and excited to perform the same on our 2010 Prius that seems to be suffering from bad spark plugs. Very minimalist, easy-to-follow, detailed, and enjoyable video. I am glad I watched it.
Most excellent video. thank you. i was planing on doing this myself as my 2010 has 194,898 miles. Very similar to this one. I dont have all the tools so I will local shoop i trust to the change. they quoted me $200. I felt that was alot for just changing spark plugs. Now I understand will take them 1 1/2 hrs or more of labor.
Thank you so much! I've been doing more of my own maintenance on my 2010 Prius, now I feel confident after watching you that I can do this too. It will probably take me longer though LOL!
I wish you success on your project. With plugs that need to be changed every 110,000 miles or so, I would just pay my mechanic every 10 years to do the job.
Peter, I did just that, replace the spark plugs on our 2010 Prius last night. Your detailed video allowed me to remove everything and put it back together without fail. Many thanks, my friend. The spark plugs were quite fouled and gaps seemed huge compared to the verifies Japan-made new ones...
You always go the extra step with all the cleaning and that is so good to see. The only thing on this one was I wish you had included a couple snapshots of the reassembled cowling/wiper area to show off your nice work. Thank you, as always.
The life of the Sienna. Not only do you need to take the windshield cowl/motor assembly off, you need to remove everything up to and including the intake manifold off to get to the back spark plugs. Good thing I work on my own vehicles lol. On a side note.. love seeing you work on the repairs Peter! Maybe sometimes when you feel like you don't have enough time, you could set the camera up and just have it recording - then give us play backs in fast forward time.
i just replaced the plugs in my 2016 tacoma sr. it has 61,715 miles. i used the E3 spark plugs. runs good saves gas. little more horse power. gotta take care of my truck.
I have a 2007 Highlander with the 3.3 litre V6 engine which has the same problem with changing the spark plugs on the rear bank. Would like to see your procedure for that. Great video , thanks
Hi, what is the connecter at 10:40? I forgot to reconnect it and the engine light came on after 5 miles. I have reconnected it now and the light went out again but just wondering what it was? Thanks.
No one was on vacation when that was designed. The people who design these don't care about service. They design them to be easy to assemble and for engine efficiency.
I don't know what it is with Toyota vehicles and mice. I work as an auto appraiser for a large insurance company and there must be something in the wiring insulation in Toyotas that mice love. We had to write off a nearly new Prius because the mouse infestation was so bad they short-circuited the battery pack and wiring. Plus the stench of the mouse urine would have never come out.
Wow, that's as time consuming as a V6 Camry with 2GR-FE. I had to strip down half of the top to get to the rear plugs and coils. However my Hybrid Camry is very sple they arw up front.
Really? These irridium plugs last well over 100,000 miles. Besides that FACT, the Prius is the most reliable car on the road and will save the owner a fortune in gas and repairs over its 20 year lifespan.
I'm at 170k, and on the second set of plugs in my Prius. I'm OK with having to take more off. I had to have the exhaust manifold removed to get the ones on my last car. I don't remember which car it was, but I had to remove the entire top end of the engine to replace a thermostat. A cowl isn't a lot.
Still, a hundred times better than working on Nissan's motors (i.e. HR16-DEs in the Versa, Note, Kick, etc.). On those, you have to remove the air intake manifold, throttle, airbox, plus do all the gaskets, cleaning, since you've opened it up, etc... Oh, and this Toyota will conceivably last forever... Or at least until next month.
