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Newbie with 2010 prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ChuckNTruck, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. ChuckNTruck

    ChuckNTruck Junior Member

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    Well i figured i should come here and make a post.
    My daily driver is a Yukon XL and i needed something better on gas.
    I picked up a 2010 Prius II for $4000 with 197k miles on it. Due to the mileage and unknown history the first thing i did was maintenance such as changing all fluids including engine, transmission, inverter coolant and engine coolant. While i had it apart i changed the spark plugs and cleaned the EGR circuit including the intake.
    So far this car is amazing! i have put about 8k miles on it so far. I average about 40-50mpg on my 70-75mph commute and can easily get 50-55mpg if i back the speed down. It burns zero oil between changes and does not feel like it has over 200k miles on it.
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats! sounds like a keeper, all the best!(y)
     
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  3. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
     
  4. BurkPhoto@aol.com

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    We are a four Prius family. 2009, two 2010s, and a 2015 Prius v (wagon). They all drive smoothly and get great mileage. Enjoy, and hope someone develops a decent hybrid truck SOON. My sister in Oregon needs a hybrid to replace her aging Yukon.


    — Bill Burkholder
     
  5. Kuya_Dabid

    Kuya_Dabid New Member

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