Passed the 10k mark...

Gilbert · 06-09-2008, 11:37 AM

So my 2008 is going to have 11k miles soon, what things are recommended to have check/changed for this millage? Shock absorbers? air filter? share your toughts. thanks.

Patrick Wong · 06-09-2008, 03:12 PM

Engine oil and oil filter is the main item.

When you get to 15K miles I suggest you look at the engine air and cabin air filters and replace if they are dirty. With the engine air filter, the standard is when you hold the filter up to the sun and cannot see light coming through, then replace the filter.

With the cabin air filter, I suppose the standard is when the amount of dirt and leaves disgusts you, realizing that you are breathing through that.

06-09-2008, 11:37 AM	#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	Passed the 10k mark... So my 2008 is going to have 11k miles soon, what things are recommended to have check/changed for this millage? Shock absorbers? air filter? share your toughts. thanks.

06-09-2008, 03:12 PM	#2
Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 4,053 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 21 Thanked 212 Times in 183 Posts Friends: 44	Re: Passed the 10k mark... Engine oil and oil filter is the main item. When you get to 15K miles I suggest you look at the engine air and cabin air filters and replace if they are dirty. With the engine air filter, the standard is when you hold the filter up to the sun and cannot see light coming through, then replace the filter. With the cabin air filter, I suppose the standard is when the amount of dirt and leaves disgusts you, realizing that you are breathing through that.

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