What is coolant flow control valve?
Excellent coolant flow control Coolant switch valves control the coolant flow in side-flow cooling circuits of the powertrain and in the heating circuits of passenger compartments. In hybrid and electric vehicles, they can be used for coolant flow distribution, e.g. for cooling the battery and power electronics.
How much coolant does a Prius take?
2012 Toyota Prius V First generation
| Inverter coolant | 2.85 US qt. 2.38 UK qt. 2.7 L |
|---|---|
| With exhaust heat recirculation | 7.29 US qt. 6.07 UK qt. 6.9 L |
| Cooling fluid: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant | |
| Without exhaust heat recirculation | 6.87 US qt. 5.72 UK qt. 6.5 L |
| Cooling fluid: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant |
How does the coolant flow work in a Prius?
The second generation Prius, model years 2004-2009, uses a 3-way valve to control coolant flow between the engine, the hot coolant storage tank (thermos), and the heater core. Thus it’s involved in heating the passenger cabin (when requested), as well as reducing cold start emissions (with the coolant storage system).
How often should I cool my Toyota Prius?
This causes leaks and can lead to very costly repairs. This is another reason to do your homework on all your fluids for your vehicle. Due to the nature of this coolant, most manufacturers (including Toyota) recommended a 30,000 mile service interval, which about 90% of consumers more than likely avoided.
Is the Toyota Prius Good for the environment?
Most people would waltz into a store thinking nothing of the sort and probably pick up a jug of their favorite green stuff and then proceed to fill their cooling system with it. Doing this 40 years ago would have perfectly fine. Today, however, it is not especially when it comes to hybrids and your gem of a car, the Toyota Prius.
Is there loss of isolation on a Toyota Prius?
Loss of isolation is something no tech or hybrid owner wants to hear. Hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Prius have two systems that integrate and work with each other. They are a standard gasoline engine and a high voltage system. The High Voltage or HV system requires complete isolation from the other systems.