Reached 35000 miles in 11 months

techman01 · 11-07-2007, 08:23 AM

Greetings All!

After having my Prius for 11 months now I have hit 35,000 miles already.

Other then doing oil and tire rotations every 5,000 miles or so that I've been doing; is there anything else I need to do at the 35,000 mile mark?

Are there any other filters that need to be changed or other maintainence?

Anything special since I've driven that many miles in less then a year?

Thanks for your help

Tech

**efusco** · 11-07-2007, 08:59 AM

Wow, that's putting on some miles...nothing special...if you look in your blue "passport" I think there are some 'inspections' that are recommended.

You should change your cabin air filter if that hasn't been done. Some folks wash them and reuse, I bought a bunch of cheap ones on line and just replace when they start looking nasty.

Your engine air filter should be inspected and probably replaced if you haven't been doing that up to now of course.

paprius4030 · 11-07-2007, 10:10 AM

WOW, your worse then me LOL. But I just got a new job delivering medicine for a large pharmacy using my Prius so that's going to make my usage even more so. I've had mine 3 weeks and it's to 3,300mi. on it.

galaxee · 11-07-2007, 10:11 AM

if you haven't put new tires on it yet you might be due by now, we put new ones on at 28k!

otherwise nah, you're all good, check all your interior trim to be sure that there aren't any minor defects before you lose the 3/36 warranty- our visors were replaced under warranty and the upper glovebox too.

you could probably use an alignment about now if you haven't done that yet.

drifty1955 · 11-07-2007, 09:31 PM

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Greetings All!
After having my Prius for 11 months now I have hit 35,000 miles already.

Other then doing oil and tire rotations every 5,000 miles or so that I've been doing; is there anything else I need to do at the 35,000 mile mark?

Are there any other filters that need to be changed or other maintainence?

Anything special since I've driven that many miles in less then a year?

Thanks for your help

Tech
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Wow thats some trucking. Please do a trans fluid change and have that fluid analyzed and post numbers. I plan on it myself when I reach that mileage. Search here many many articles and a fabulous dissertation by resident Prius guru Bob Wilson on Prius PSD fluid. It of course uses Toyota's WS fluid.That analysis would really help the baseline data library that alot of people are trying to build here as the longevity of the PSD fluid has become into question vis a vis the dealer saying its good to 100K and alot of people in older Prius' reporting failures at much less mileage and having never changed there fluid. Your car would be a perfect test bed as a short time high duration example. Thank you.

richard schumacher · 11-07-2007, 09:48 PM

How does PSD fluid failure manifest?

techman01 · 11-08-2007, 12:13 PM

Greetings:

Engine air filter is taken care of.

Also, the cabin air filter I will look at, it is probably do for a change.

As far as changing the PSD fluid, your referring to the transmission fluid? I need to do that already? HOw much does that typically run. And how do I run those thats you are talking about to add to the database?

Also, I have the 100,000 mile platinum warranty I bought from here so that should cover those things I would believe should they happen after 36,000 miles but I will give in a good looking at.

Thanks everyone!

galaxee · 11-08-2007, 01:00 PM

ew typically does not cover interior trim, which is why i mentioned checking trim pieces now.

techman01 · 11-08-2007, 01:44 PM

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ew typically does not cover interior trim, which is why i mentioned checking trim pieces now.
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Greetings:

I put new tires on when I first bought the vehicle; If I need an alignment, is that covered under the warranty?

I will defintely check all interior trim pieces; anything in particular I should look for? The rear cup holder always falls off on mine; does it normally detach that easily?

Thanks
Tech

galaxee · 11-08-2007, 01:55 PM

the rear cupholder on mine stays up just fine. complain about that. just try everything out and be sure it's functioning properly. if not, complain about it.

alignment is only covered under the 12 mo/15k adjustment warranty. that's considered routine maintenance afterward. depending how aggressive you drive, you should be checking every 15k-20k anyway to ensure good tire wear.

11-08-2007, 12:13 PM	#7
techman01 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Greetings: Engine air filter is taken care of. Also, the cabin air filter I will look at, it is probably do for a change. As far as changing the PSD fluid, your referring to the transmission fluid? I need to do that already? HOw much does that typically run. And how do I run those thats you are talking about to add to the database? Also, I have the 100,000 mile platinum warranty I bought from here so that should cover those things I would believe should they happen after 36,000 miles but I will give in a good looking at. Thanks everyone! __________________ It's finally here::::::2007 Black Prius w/Grey Leather::::Fully Loaded(PKG 6) Next up: 2010 Prius, fully loaded.

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11-07-2007, 08:23 AM	#1
techman01 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Greetings All! After having my Prius for 11 months now I have hit 35,000 miles already. Other then doing oil and tire rotations every 5,000 miles or so that I've been doing; is there anything else I need to do at the 35,000 mile mark? Are there any other filters that need to be changed or other maintainence? Anything special since I've driven that many miles in less then a year? Thanks for your help Tech

11-07-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,242 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 254 Times in 153 Posts Friends: 37	Wow, that's putting on some miles...nothing special...if you look in your blue "passport" I think there are some 'inspections' that are recommended. You should change your cabin air filter if that hasn't been done. Some folks wash them and reuse, I bought a bunch of cheap ones on line and just replace when they start looking nasty. Your engine air filter should be inspected and probably replaced if you haven't been doing that up to now of course.

11-07-2007, 10:10 AM	#3
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,296 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 1	WOW, your worse then me LOL. But I just got a new job delivering medicine for a large pharmacy using my Prius so that's going to make my usage even more so. I've had mine 3 weeks and it's to 3,300mi. on it.

11-07-2007, 10:11 AM	#4
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	if you haven't put new tires on it yet you might be due by now, we put new ones on at 28k! otherwise nah, you're all good, check all your interior trim to be sure that there aren't any minor defects before you lose the 3/36 warranty- our visors were replaced under warranty and the upper glovebox too. you could probably use an alignment about now if you haven't done that yet.

11-07-2007, 09:48 PM	#6
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,510 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	How does PSD fluid failure manifest?

11-08-2007, 01:00 PM	#8
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	ew typically does not cover interior trim, which is why i mentioned checking trim pieces now.

11-08-2007, 01:55 PM	#10
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	the rear cupholder on mine stays up just fine. complain about that. just try everything out and be sure it's functioning properly. if not, complain about it. alignment is only covered under the 12 mo/15k adjustment warranty. that's considered routine maintenance afterward. depending how aggressive you drive, you should be checking every 15k-20k anyway to ensure good tire wear.