1st oil change Q

kojiono32 · 03-16-2005, 12:34 AM

Hi all,
I have a question about oil change.
When(how many miles) and which brand?
Is Toyota dealer oil change worht it? or JiffyLube will be ok?

Thanks

flareak · 03-16-2005, 12:35 AM

mobil 1 synthetic

V8Cobrakid · 03-16-2005, 01:44 AM

jiffy lube will be fine. make sure to tell them to not overfill. they actualy use the quart containers (helps to keep them from overfilling).. but remember 3.5 quarts.

5k miles for each change. you can do first as early as 1 or 2k if you really want to. just to clean out the engine.

oh yeah.. if not done at toyota, keep receipts so you can prove it was changes x amount of miles.

KTPhil · 03-16-2005, 02:33 PM

Also tell them the car uses 5W-30, not 10W-30 like most cars.

rick57 · 03-19-2005, 01:03 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(V8Cobrakid\";p=\"72857)</div>

Quote:

jiffy lube will be fine. make sure to tell them to not overfill. they actualy use the quart containers (helps to keep them from overfilling).. but remember 3.5 quarts.

5k miles for each change. you can do first as early as 1 or 2k if you really want to. just to clean out the engine.

oh yeah.. if not done at toyota, keep receipts so you can prove it was changes x amount of miles.[/b]

Keep your receipts whether you go to Toyota (they should keep records anyway), Jiffy lube, or even if you DIY. Toyota will want some proof that you have kept it maintained if you ever have a problem.. Comes in handy when the factory guy asks for proof, :wink:

03-16-2005, 12:34 AM	#1
kojiono32 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Granada Hills, California Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	1st oil change Q Hi all, I have a question about oil change. When(how many miles) and which brand? Is Toyota dealer oil change worht it? or JiffyLube will be ok? Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
how much is an oil change (5k, 10k, 15k?)	dyyuan	Gen II Prius Main Forum	24	12-06-2005 10:34 PM
To make them change or not to change (the oil?)	micheal	Gen II Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting	4	08-07-2005 01:21 AM
First Oil Change	PriusPhotog	Gen II Prius Main Forum	8	06-04-2005 01:53 AM
how do I change oil HELP	timebum	Gen II Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting	13	05-19-2005 10:50 PM
Oil Change	thusband	Gen II Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting	8	04-24-2005 04:22 PM

03-16-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
flareak I've sold more than 4 Prius! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 756 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	mobil 1 synthetic

03-16-2005, 01:44 AM	#3
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	jiffy lube will be fine. make sure to tell them to not overfill. they actualy use the quart containers (helps to keep them from overfilling).. but remember 3.5 quarts. 5k miles for each change. you can do first as early as 1 or 2k if you really want to. just to clean out the engine. oh yeah.. if not done at toyota, keep receipts so you can prove it was changes x amount of miles.

03-16-2005, 02:33 PM	#4
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,313 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Also tell them the car uses 5W-30, not 10W-30 like most cars.