My older 2010 Prius with 1.8 l engine finally died.
It had 210,000 miles and the #1 cylinder failed this week after replacing plugs and coils a year ago. A second attempt was made 3 weeks ago to replace the plug in #1 (after CEL with code 301). Plug was oily and fouled. Car began losing coolant 4 days ago. Taken to dealer Wednesday to confirm code & they noted that hydrocarbons were getting into cylinder, along with air bubbles in coolant. Done for. The reports of failures of a blown head gasket appear to have come true for me.
Repair would be $4500 or a rebuilt motor for $6500, according to dealer. Not in the budget.
So, took to another dealer for trade in. Now have a 2013 Prius, with 69k miles.
I checked the head on this new car and it appears there is a new gasket with sealant noticeable at the #1 cylinder area. So took a chance & bought it. It was about all I could afford. (This is a daily commuter with 45 miles each way.)
My question: Any recommendations to start with a good 0w20, recommended for the Toyota 1.8 engine? The dealer did an OC, but not sure what brand.
I always used Mobil or Havoline before. Once I tried Pennzoil and Valvoline. Both were high mileage oils.
GL
It had 210,000 miles and the #1 cylinder failed this week after replacing plugs and coils a year ago. A second attempt was made 3 weeks ago to replace the plug in #1 (after CEL with code 301). Plug was oily and fouled. Car began losing coolant 4 days ago. Taken to dealer Wednesday to confirm code & they noted that hydrocarbons were getting into cylinder, along with air bubbles in coolant. Done for. The reports of failures of a blown head gasket appear to have come true for me.
Repair would be $4500 or a rebuilt motor for $6500, according to dealer. Not in the budget.
So, took to another dealer for trade in. Now have a 2013 Prius, with 69k miles.
I checked the head on this new car and it appears there is a new gasket with sealant noticeable at the #1 cylinder area. So took a chance & bought it. It was about all I could afford. (This is a daily commuter with 45 miles each way.)
My question: Any recommendations to start with a good 0w20, recommended for the Toyota 1.8 engine? The dealer did an OC, but not sure what brand.
I always used Mobil or Havoline before. Once I tried Pennzoil and Valvoline. Both were high mileage oils.
GL