All-Encompassing Prius Hybrid Repair
Black River Hybrids is more than a head gasket shop. We provide focused Prius hybrid repair work including diagnostics, preventative maintenance, EGR and intake cleaning, hybrid battery service, ABS brake accumulator replacement, Gen 2 dark dash repair, Prius lift kit installation, engine replacement, coolant loss concerns, brake work, water pump replacement, transmission drain and fill, and other maintenance services.
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Prius Hybrid Repair
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Hybrid Battery Service
EGR & Intake Cleaning
ABS Brake Accumulator
Gen 2 Dark Dash Repair
Lift Kits & Maintenance
Basic Repairs
We at Black River Hybrids are ready to work on your hybrid vehicle, resolve its issues, and get you confidently back on the road.
Get your Prius performing like it should again with focused, hybrid-specific repair from Black River Hybrids.Blown Head Gasket Symptoms
These are some of the most common signs we see when a Prius or Lexus hybrid may have a failing head gasket.
Do not keep driving if these symptoms appear.
Continuing to drive with a failing head gasket can lead to more severe engine damage.
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A rough or rattling start first thing in the morning, typically lasting 10–20 seconds before the engine smooths out and runs normally.
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A check engine light with misfire-related diagnostic codes, commonly P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304.
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Low or empty coolant in the reservoir, usually located behind the passenger-side headlight.
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White smoke from the exhaust, which may indicate coolant entering the combustion chamber.
Know the Warning Signs
Early symptoms can help prevent more costly engine damage.
If the above scenario applies to you, park the car ASAP and contact us!
Driving with these symptoms can turn a repairable head gasket issue into more serious engine damage.
Prius Head Gasket Replacement
A complete service option compared to costly dealership repairs, with parts, labor, cleaning, and finishing details included.
It is critical that you discontinue driving your Prius if you have these symptoms. Doing so WILL cause more severe engine damage.
We understand the predicament you and thousands of other Prius owners find themselves in. I have been in the same situation myself, but take heart.
While the Toyota dealership may give you the option of replacing the motor ($9,000) or having them replace the head gasket ($4,400 plus tax), we do the whole replacement for $2,500 plus tax.
This includes:
- New Head Gasket
- New PCV Valve
- New Spark Plugs
- New Oil and Filter
- New Coolant
- Full Cleaning of the EGR System and Intake
- All Labor Included
- Hand Wash and Engine Bay Detail
No more oil leaks:
You know that oil your Prius dripped on your driveway? That was caused by a leaking gasket at the timing chain tensioner. Yeah, that will not drip after your head gasket replacement.
Need help with these symptoms?
Contact Us TodayA Look Inside the Work
See the repair process, parts cleaning, head gasket work, and service details that go into helping Prius and Lexus hybrids get back on the road.
Head Gasket Repair
Engine tear-down and inspection during Prius service.
New Gasket Installed
Careful head gasket replacement with the engine prepared.
Parts Prep
Cleaning and preparation are part of doing the job right.
Cylinder Head Service
Focused repair work with attention to every step.
Hybrid Engine Repair
Helping high-mileage Prius engines keep going.
Prius Repair Setup
Shop service focused on Prius and Lexus hybrids.
Real Prius Owners. Real Results.
Prius and Lexus hybrid owners have trusted Black River Hybrids for head gasket repair, diagnostics, honest advice, and dealership-alternative service.
Doug was the best experience I've ever had with a repair shop. He's very knowledgeable and actually seems to know more than the dealerships. He is very meticulous and detailed, communicates very well with the customer. He's up to date with all of the upgrades and doesn't over charge the customer. I would highly recommend Doug! Thank you for the great service! I really appreciate it.
If you think he’s too far for you to travel to, think again! It’s so worth every penny to have it fixed properly, not to mention his price is extremely reasonable!
The Toyota dealership pretty much sounded the death knell for my 2012 Prius V, with a very costly engine replacement or repair. However, we researched the issue, found it was common in Generation 3 Priuses, and learned there was a place in Onalaska that specialized in fixing just that issue. It was well worth the effort, and in one week I got my car back in what seems to be like-new running condition, with a one-year warranty and at a fraction of what the dealership quoted me.
Doug saved our Prius V from going to the junk heap! Our car blew a head gasket, and we had a hard time finding anyone willing to try the repair. Doug charged a fair price, explained the repair, and our car has been running great since.
Doug is incredibly knowledgeable about Prius and a true lifesaver. I was losing coolant and had been told by two different shops that I needed a new engine. Doug walked me through the problem and saved me from an expensive engine replacement.
Your review could be featured here next. Schedule service with Black River Hybrids and experience honest communication, careful workmanship, and hybrid-focused repair you can feel confident about.
Prius Trouble Code Diagnostics
From misfire codes and coolant loss to hybrid battery warnings, ABS brake accumulator concerns, and drivability issues, Black River Hybrids helps track down the problem and point the repair in the right direction.