Oil Change 2010 Prius - do it yourself

[windstrings]

I did my change.. I had to remove allot more than 3 tabs.. more like 9 or so..... looks like there is enough room for a valved oilplug too.

My magnetic one didn't fit "AP-03" the threads were too coarse.

[donkitchen]

I found that the plastic had more play than you may think. Bent my down pretty easily with just taking out the 3 tabs. Don't worry, it's pretty sturdy and won't break.

I'd be interested in info on a valved oil plug. That sounds very handy!

[RodJo]

Originally Posted by donkitchen

I found that the plastic had more play than you may think. Bent my down pretty easily with just taking out the 3 tabs. Don't worry, it's pretty sturdy and won't break.

I'd be interested in info on a valved oil plug. That sounds very handy!

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I think it was discussed somewhere above or in another thread (I had it bookmarked).

[Mr. Bill]

Originally Posted by RodJo

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I think it was discussed somewhere above or in another thread (I had it bookmarked).

Thank you for the link ..... very nice option.

[windstrings]

I like the one with the nipple.. if anyone finds one with a magnet.. let me know... I suppose we could make one by applying strong epoxy to a tiny strong magnet.

May be worth investigating since its gonna be there so long between changes.

[LoveMyPriusIII]

Originally Posted by windstrings

I would think its not that critical unless you mean for the flap to fall completely down.
But I see your point, if the flap does not fall completely down, it could be difficult to get the oil drain pan underneath in the right spot.
Until I actually do it, I guess I don't really know, but from the pics I saw on Johns site, it looks like it shouldn't be a problem.

I personally have to put my ramps at the end of the driveway "where it angles down" so when I drive onto, it doesn't it the underbody of the car.

At least I had to do this with the GenII, I'm assuming this will be no different in that respect..

I got my magnetic oil plug yesterday!... I"ll be placing that when I finally do my change.

I've been hearing allot of good things about Castrol "Edge" as being 8 times better than Mobil one. I don't know if thats grossly exaggerated or at worst its still "better" than mobil one?

I don't think they make the "Edge" in 0w-20W" that I can find. you have to go to their basic synthetic to get that.
Anybody done any homework on that one?

Where did you get the magnetic drain plug?

[windstrings]

Originally Posted by LoveMyPriusIII

Where did you get the magnetic drain plug?

This is the plug he sold me... magnet is very strong and it would be great except that for the 2010... "It doesn't fit!!"