Prius 2010 Oil Change Interval Revised? Not yet... (closed)

[john1701a]

Originally Posted by trebleclef

Anyone have info on changing your own oil and where to obtain the synthetic oil?

This DIY guide is the illustrated document I put together and continue to revise. In fact, just this morning I took more photos. I'll be adding an appendix for using ramps instead of a jack & stands.

0W-20 synthetic is fairly easy to find here. 2 of the big retail stores here (Walmart & Fleet Farm) carry it in quart bottles. The specialty automotive stores carry it too.
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[jayman]

Originally Posted by garygid

Is Mobil 1 0W-20 oil a Class 3, 4, or 5 "synthetic"?

Mobil is naturally tight-lipped, but from what I've read, it's a Group III

Originally Posted by john1701a

0W-20 synthetic is fairly easy to find here.
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Impossible to find here. When Canadian Tire decided to stop carrying it a couple of years ago, I stocked up for my 2004 Prius.

[jayman]

Originally Posted by bluemonday

I think he's suggesting we don't know they've backpedaled here.

Correct, until it comes straight from the horse's mouth, we're in the dark here. Like the FJ owners were about the "requirement" to run straight SAE 90 in the axles, implying a gear oil change at least twice a year

Originally Posted by john1701a

Wasn't it obvious that the 5,000-mile interval was just an initial tryout?

Well, lets face it, Toyota got burned on the sludge class action lawsuit. It's one thing if they had required the use of a synthetic, but kept the EU change interval

Instead, there appears to be a pricey upcharge for the 0W-20, but they have kept the 6 months or 5,000 miles interval

[windstrings]

Originally Posted by tumbleweed

The local Wal-Mart here is stocking Mobil 1 0W20 now, $6.27 per quart. I picked up 9 quarts, enough for two oil changes with a bit left over. Toyota oil filter cartridges are $45 for a case of 10 shipping included Replace Pts>Filter Parts and Accessories for 2009 Toyota Corolla I spent an extra $12 for the drain plug gaskets also.

Edit: Link says filters for Corolla but the 2010 1.8L Corolla uses the same filter cartridge as the 2010 Prius.

Excellent!.. thanks for that link!

[tumbleweed]

Originally Posted by windstrings

Excellent!.. thanks for that link!

You are welcome Alan, you might want to pick up a 64mm filter removal tool also. The 65mm ones that they sell almost everywhere are a bit small for the filter canister cap. Part number is TOY640.

Sure hope it turns out to be true about the 10K/1 year oil change interval, it really makes good sense.

[eglmainz]

Originally Posted by tumbleweed

You are welcome Alan, you might want to pick up a 64mm filter removal tool also. The 65mm ones that they sell almost everywhere are a bit small for the filter canister cap. Part number is TOY640.

Sure hope it turns out to be true about the 10K/1 year oil change interval, it really makes good sense.

As I am now over my car's 10.000 mile mark, I really would like to be able to confirm this, before I go get my second oil change, sometime this week.

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by eglmainz

As I am now over my car's 10.000 mile mark, I really would like to be able to confirm this, before I go get my second oil change, sometime this week.

Call your service manager to see what he/she says. Then let us know. You ought to change it at this point just in case.

[bluemonday]

Originally Posted by spiderman

Call your service manager to see what he/she says. Then let us know. You ought to change it at this point just in case.

Agree. I think when/if this actually changes, we will get more official word than a post on this forum. So far I'd say it's more likely this is A) a misunderstanding somewhere along the line or B ) it's a change set to roll out but which hasn't yet rolled out such that we've heard official word. Either way, if you're due soon for a change, I'd do it. You don't want to risk your warranty over this I wouldn't think. I've got about 9,600 miles before I need to worry about it, but if I were you and as close as you are, I wouldn't gamble.

[windstrings]

Originally Posted by tumbleweed

You are welcome Alan, you might want to pick up a 64mm filter removal tool also. The 65mm ones that they sell almost everywhere are a bit small for the filter canister cap. Part number is TOY640.

Sure hope it turns out to be true about the 10K/1 year oil change interval, it really makes good sense.

I'm confused... i"ve never done a canister before... you said to pick up a 64mm because the 65mm they sell are too small... did you mean too big?

[Prius Team]

I know this won't help, but officially, we have nothing official to say right now on Synthetic Oil interval revisions/owner's manual updates, insurance policies etc etc etc, but we sure do know the questions you want answered.

I'll steal an old quote from the wise John1701a..."patience."

We always try to set the record straight just as soon as we can comment. Please stay tuned.

Best,
Erica G, Prius Product Marketing, Toyota USA