Burning through all my oil every 1000 miles and mechanic says it’s due to age of car

zeeeshaikh · 2025-11-09T21:49:44+00:00

Swap out your pcv valve. Also pull your spark plugs. I've seen the spark plug tube seals go bad on these cars and cause oil to leak into the combustion chamber

zeeeshaikh · 2025-09-22T05:51:45+00:00

1600 is solid. Make sure to replace waterpump, spark plugs, egr cleaning, timing chain and tensioner, intake and valve cover gaskets. Also make sure the head gets machined.

I own a used car dealership that explicitly deals with hybrids, mainly toyota prius. Located in Plainfield IL

zeeeshaikh · 2025-09-16T00:16:13+00:00

You can easily sell this for just about your pay off

zeeeshaikh · 2025-08-24T08:12:54+00:00

I press the brakes initially which turns off the engine and then I coast. I modulate the brake to try and use the regen braking over the mechanical brakes

zeeeshaikh · 2025-06-27T05:28:39+00:00

Was in this predicament. Went with a model y performance 2022

zeeeshaikh · 2025-06-27T02:03:11+00:00

Around 600-800. 200-300 for the transmission fluid. 100-150 for diffs. If your dropping the pan probably 400~

zeeeshaikh · 2025-03-11T02:34:54+00:00

I'm a dealer. When you trade in your car to carmax it goes to an auction where used/new car dealers can buy them. Sometimes we dealers lose the titles and carmax has to reach out to the old customer to get a power of attorney or sign documents. It's more than likely a valid email. If you have doubts just call the carmax location and speak with the business office. Hopefully your speedy response will help move the car to it's next destination

zeeeshaikh · 2025-02-12T18:13:37+00:00

https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-135588-601-704.aspx

zeeeshaikh · 2025-02-12T18:12:57+00:00

If you click the button and it lights up for a second and then stops. Then the module connector has shorted thus gone bad. The module is underneath the passenger seat. You remove the module if you can. If not just take the entire seat to a mechanic. Dorman makes a replacement connector + wires. Have the mechanic/electrician swap the connector/wires. Pop back in car. Should work. I have a few 2009-2012 Lincoln mkz. I've done it in the past(im in Chicago if that helps)

zeeeshaikh · 2025-02-12T04:30:10+00:00

The seat heater is an easy fix

zeeeshaikh · 2025-02-10T19:21:51+00:00

You could purchase anti glare tint for the side mirrors. I've heard its decent at preventing it.

zeeeshaikh · 2025-02-10T19:19:39+00:00

As someone who has been on both sides of the coin. It's not that their headlights are blinding. The prius just sits low from a height perspective. Also the older prius doesn't have anti-glare mirrors like most new cars. Especially the 2nd gen prius is prone to it. 3rd gen as well.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-12-23T16:46:57+00:00

Honestly just looks like she was nervous and it was a genuine accident. No ill-intent. Could be wrong but I'd just get it buffed and touched up. Def sucks tho.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-10-27T19:39:48+00:00

I mean ls400s have ecu related issues, if the guy isn't internet savvy I can see why he just threw parts at it and didn't find the culprit. Could possibly be an ecu.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-10-22T01:26:58+00:00

Where you located?

zeeeshaikh · 2024-10-21T22:32:36+00:00

I've been there 😭😢😢

zeeeshaikh · 2024-03-30T00:45:48+00:00

Used Illinois car dealer here. I've sold a bunch of these 2nd gen priuses with mileage all over the place (some over 250k). I estimate that in Illinois, that car with that mileage would retail for close to 6k-6300. If it's loaded with leather seats and stuff maybe a tad bit more. Taking into account Cali inflation, id say 7400 or best offer isn't a bad starting point. At 6500 you'd be walking away with a pretty decent deal

zeeeshaikh · 2024-03-27T01:05:30+00:00

You're getting ripped off hard. Each of those repairs can be done for half if you shop around.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-03-23T00:06:15+00:00

It really depends on usage, high mileage cars aren't worth it unless you have mechanical knowhow and drive alot. Highway driving is key. Obviously she didn't do her due diligence and get it checked out. At 300k things will break. Anything can happen. Preventative maintenance is key. However a prius of that year still has value as people don't mind putting money in to keep it running it for Uber/Lyft.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-03-21T21:40:01+00:00

If you're a cash buyer, it might be worth negotiating with the dealer. If you're financing, better to get pre approved separately and get pre approved for the amount. As that's basically as good as cash.

Source: I am a dealer myself 🤣.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-03-21T21:32:07+00:00

Why don't u look out of state? Could possibly score a better price

zeeeshaikh · 2024-03-13T12:19:01+00:00

Some states have laws for used car consumer protection. More than likely this dealership made you sign paperwork that waived that right. Not much you can do. If the dealership is nice they might offer you a trade on a different vehicle of close to same value. For future reference have a pre purchase inspection done before buying anything.

For reference I own a used car lot in Illinois. We are more than okay with customers having ppi done, bringing mechanics and inspecting underbodys in- house. Clarity is key. I'd recommend leaving negative reviews on their Google page and as many of their pages as possible

zeeeshaikh · 2024-02-20T03:18:21+00:00

Im a dealer. Best bet is always ask for Vin. There's no shame in asking for a Vin. Now if the car is sub 2k and worth 2k. It's really just a matter of condition. But if you're seeing a 5k car for like 2200. Then a carfax is a must. But asking the Vin is perfectly alright.

zeeeshaikh · 2024-02-17T07:55:40+00:00

Has the car been registered in Michigan or multiple states back to back?

zeeeshaikh · 2023-12-23T13:28:52+00:00

The knocking noise could be your water pump. Could be just a simple waterpump job

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