Oil type recommendation.

Gilbert · 01-09-2008, 05:23 PM

Hello, my 08 prius has passed 3k miles and i would like to do it's first oil change. What do you guys recommend for oil type, like regular or synthetic and what kind of oil filter and all that info I may need to now when I do this. Also, how much oil exactly do I need to put in? thanks.

lefat1 · 01-09-2008, 06:22 PM

my 2 cents...i change oil every 3-5k miles, i use factory oil filters and top quality 5w-30 oil that meets the the latest specs like castrol gtx. i think synthetic is overkill and a waste of $ if you change the oil at that interval. i'm a certified motorcycle tech and have done the same with mc's for years with no problems...i think synthetics are great if you want to leave the oil in for 10k miles + but what about the filter, i dont trust any filters to last that long

JimboK · 01-09-2008, 07:06 PM

I use Mobil 1 (sorry, John

) 5W-30 and Toyota filters, every 5K.

3 and 1/2 quarts will do it. If you have a shop change it, tell them to put in no more than that. Stories of overfilling abound.

If you're inclined to change your own, it's easy. Doable even without lifting the car, though lifting gives easier access to the filter.

FL_Prius_Driver · 01-09-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilbert

Hello, my 08 prius has passed 3k miles and i would like to do it's first oil change. What do you guys recommend for oil type, like regular or synthetic and what kind of oil filter and all that info I may need to now when I do this. Also, how much oil exactly do I need to put in? thanks.

5W-30 is the baseline but 0W-30 would be the only thing better, but that is expensive and harder to get, and only comes as a synthetic. Some have used 0W-20 for cold weather, but they know what they are doing and why. Synthetic would be a good choice if you have a chance of going longer than the 5000 mile interval (intentionally or unintentionally). The Toyota Oil filter is very good, so use that unless you know of a better one....and few are.

edthefox5 · 01-11-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilbert

Hello, my 08 prius has passed 3k miles and i would like to do it's first oil change. What do you guys recommend for oil type, like regular or synthetic and what kind of oil filter and all that info I may need to now when I do this. Also, how much oil exactly do I need to put in? thanks.

I changed my oil at 1000 miles with original factory filter ($7.) and 3.5 of Mobil One 10-30. In Florida and always very hot.The car really likes the Mobil One. Will probably change the oil every 5K from now on.Its beastly hot here all the time and could be a test bed for oil torture in a motor.I usually keep my cars for 5-7 years and think Mobil One is a good investment. Dino oil is old school.

Gilbert · 01-12-2008, 04:01 AM

10-30?? dealer and manual says to use 5-30 o_O ive used 10-30/40 in my old cars, but dont know about this one...

westex39 · 01-12-2008, 08:46 AM

Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30.

PRIUS007 · 01-12-2008, 12:33 PM

Heres my thought on this...

We are paying 20-30K for these cars, is it not worth the extra $15 every 5000 miles to use top of the line quality oils such as Mobil 1 Synthetic?

As with many things, it's a personal decision, but for me, at 5000 miles I'll be using Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30 for just that little extra protection of my investment here.

Earthling · 01-12-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JimboK

I use Mobil 1 (sorry, John

) 5W-30 and Toyota filters, every 5K.

Same here.

Keep receipts, so that you can prove you did the oil changes.

Harry

N3FOL · 01-13-2008, 01:18 AM

I just did the first oil change on my Prius. I used Quaker State 5W30 and FRAM Oil filter. The current odo reading is at 2596 miles. My next oil and oil filter change will come by after 2500 miles. One thing I like about this car...it is one of the easiest cars to change oil.

01-09-2008, 05:23 PM	#1
Gilbert Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Oil type recommendation. Hello, my 08 prius has passed 3k miles and i would like to do it's first oil change. What do you guys recommend for oil type, like regular or synthetic and what kind of oil filter and all that info I may need to now when I do this. Also, how much oil exactly do I need to put in? thanks.

01-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#2
lefat1 Fat Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunny S. Florida Posts: 1,428 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 31 Thanked 35 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Oil type recommendation. my 2 cents...i change oil every 3-5k miles, i use factory oil filters and top quality 5w-30 oil that meets the the latest specs like castrol gtx. i think synthetic is overkill and a waste of $ if you change the oil at that interval. i'm a certified motorcycle tech and have done the same with mc's for years with no problems...i think synthetics are great if you want to leave the oil in for 10k miles + but what about the filter, i dont trust any filters to last that long

01-09-2008, 07:06 PM	#3
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Oil type recommendation. I use Mobil 1 (sorry, John ) 5W-30 and Toyota filters, every 5K. 3 and 1/2 quarts will do it. If you have a shop change it, tell them to put in no more than that. Stories of overfilling abound. If you're inclined to change your own, it's easy. Doable even without lifting the car, though lifting gives easier access to the filter.

01-12-2008, 04:01 AM	#6
Gilbert Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil type recommendation. 10-30?? dealer and manual says to use 5-30 o_O ive used 10-30/40 in my old cars, but dont know about this one... Last edited by Gilbert; 01-12-2008 at 04:02 AM. Reason: edited post, wrong number

01-12-2008, 08:46 AM	#7
westex39 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 60 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil type recommendation. Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30.

01-12-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
PRIUS007 James Bond -007 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mundelein, Illinois Posts: 80 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil type recommendation. Heres my thought on this... We are paying 20-30K for these cars, is it not worth the extra $15 every 5000 miles to use top of the line quality oils such as Mobil 1 Synthetic? As with many things, it's a personal decision, but for me, at 5000 miles I'll be using Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30 for just that little extra protection of my investment here.

01-13-2008, 01:18 AM	#10
N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 791 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil type recommendation. I just did the first oil change on my Prius. I used Quaker State 5W30 and FRAM Oil filter. The current odo reading is at 2596 miles. My next oil and oil filter change will come by after 2500 miles. One thing I like about this car...it is one of the easiest cars to change oil.