2010 Prius oil debate

[DeanFL]

I'm really not one to start conflicts - nor restart them.
But I AM one who enjoys mysteries and CLOSURE.

Rick, I understand your action to close and move the topic - regarding some suggestions that the Prius Oil Change Interval may be changed from 5K to 10K. It did range well off topic many times. But the basis for this OP seemed to NEVER be addressed. And remains completely open.

- Why that dealer in Florida had (supposedly) some sort of documentation of a change.
- Why other (supposed) dealers/representatives alluded that it would be changed?
- Why Doug's Toyota USA group (another supposedly) never addressed this other than "patience"...

With all the related posts to the original thread, it sure appears that this is an important topic to many members here. I feel that it would be prudent and good customer communications for Toyota to address this - either a Yes or No. This has gone on long enough, and I personally feel Stonewalled.

If the OCI remains at 5K -fine. Just tell us.
If the OCI changes to 10K for the 2011 model, without technical mods or explanation -well I for one would not be pleased.
If the topic remains "unanswered" by Toyota...same. Prius '10 customers deserve closure on this.

I have not gone through every one of the 572 posts, so if I missed something substantial along the way, please let us know.

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

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

But I AM one who enjoys mysteries and CLOSURE.

Right on Dean, thanks for bringing it back! Now I can get my daily fix. We got to keep the pressure on or it will never get addressed (one way or the other) and we know that Toyota does monitor this forum.

[GreenGuy33]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

I'm really not one to start conflicts - nor restart them.
But I AM one who enjoys mysteries and CLOSURE.

Rick, I understand your action to close and move the topic - regarding some suggestions that the Prius Oil Change Interval may be changed from 5K to 10K. It did range well off topic many times. But the basis for this OP seemed to NEVER be addressed. And remains completely open.

- Why that dealer in Florida had (supposedly) some sort of documentation of a change.
- Why other (supposed) dealers/representatives alluded that it would be changed?
- Why Doug's Toyota USA group (another supposedly) never addressed this other than "patience"...

With all the related posts to the original thread, it sure appears that this is an important topic to many members here. I feel that it would be prudent and good customer communications for Toyota to address this - either a Yes or No. This has gone on long enough, and I personally feel Stonewalled.

If the OCI remains at 5K -fine. Just tell us.
If the OCI changes to 10K for the 2011 model, without technical mods or explanation -well I for one would not be pleased.
If the topic remains "unanswered" by Toyota...same. Prius '10 customers deserve closure on this.

I have not gone through every one of the 572 posts, so if I missed something substantial along the way, please let us know.

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

As a potential Prius owner, I would like the straight scoop on what is the OCI.
Thanks for posting this topic.

[sshaw10]

I'm going to buy in the next month and asked the sales manager at a dealer about it. He told me he couldn't say anything for sure but that Toyota was considering the 10K oil change and it looked to him like the change would be made. He just had no idea how soon. I was at UCLA talking to a guy who was studying oil and friction for a thesis and he said 10K miles for a synthetic was no problem. But he emphasized the need for a matched, larger, filter.

[triumph1]

Guys, with the right oil, you can easily go 10k. Pennzoil Platinum, Mobil 1, Motul, Amsoil, Lubri-Moly, Castrol Edge.

I've posted used oil analysis time and time again. I understand you're being cautious with your new purchase, but understand the manufacturer and dealer aren't there to save you money on service. If they could get away with it, they'd tell you that washing your car anywhere besides the dealer would void the warranty.

[priora]

I was curious on this as well, 5k or 10k. Then when I got my coupon book that comes with the prepaid maintenance plan I figured I got my answer. I expected it to be coupons for every 5000 miles to change oil, but nope, the coupons are only for every 10,000 miles. So essentially Toyota is telling me to service my Prius every 10,000 miles.

[HTMLSpinnr]

** Moved to Maintenance Forum **

I don't mind the debate, but please do so in the proper forum.

I too would love an answer. But I don't think a thread that is 572 posts long is easy to search for "the answer". Once it becomes available, I'd appreciate if the "source" of that info would start a NEW thread once it has been confirmed.

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by GreenGuy33

As a potential Prius owner, I would like the straight scoop on what is the OCI.
Thanks for posting this topic.

5,000 miles

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by priora

I was curious on this as well, 5k or 10k. Then when I got my coupon book that comes with the prepaid maintenance plan I figured I got my answer. I expected it to be coupons for every 5000 miles to change oil, but nope, the coupons are only for every 10,000 miles. So essentially Toyota is telling me to service my Prius every 10,000 miles.

You bought the prepaid - what was the cost??? That's funny that they are moving to 10K in NC...............

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by priora

I was curious on this as well, 5k or 10k. Then when I got my coupon book that comes with the prepaid maintenance plan I figured I got my answer. I expected it to be coupons for every 5000 miles to change oil, but nope, the coupons are only for every 10,000 miles. So essentially Toyota is telling me to service my Prius every 10,000 miles.

No Toyota isn't, your dealer is