My first servcie after 6 weeks and over 5000 miles

I'm now driving close to 1K per week, so yes I do drive over 5K in 6 weeks. That's why I'm particularly frustrated with the 5K oil change interval by Toyota, when all evidence shows that 10K would be just fine. How much did you pay for your 5K service?

 

How much did you pay for the service?

 

This was discussed somewhere else, so not sure if you know about it or not, but if you do not follow the Toyota oil change interval, you may void your warranty in case of engine problems. Last Saturday, when visiting the dealer for the oil change, I asked that same question to the dealer and he said that an engine failure/malfunctioning is a rare event in their shop, but if it happens, the first thing they check is if the oil change interval has been done as recommended. Just an FYI...

 

In addition to Indyking's note, I would also highly suggest gradually running up to those longer OCIs while performing oil analysis. I've heard of more than one engine failure while attempting to run out to 25k mi on Amsoil without proper monitoring.

Now, if you go a year and only 10k miles in a year, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

Mine goes in tomorrow. I reminded the Svc Mgr, that he was going to use OW20 oil, right? And, you are not going to over fill it, right? He laughed and acknowledged that they now knew to use the right oil and such. I didn't ask him what the bill was going to be though.

 

I just wonder how you're going to handle the oil change warning in the MID in your Prius... just ignore it I guess. I can't ignore it. Those warnings to me always sound like "do it before it is too late"...

Also, I would like to see the look in the face of the service person when he/she finds out that the car has not changed oil for 25K miles...

 

I see. I have a question about it. Do you need a specific filter to go along with that Amsoil 25K 0W20 change?

 

So, would the extra large capacity Amsoil filter fit the new Prius? I'm not sure if all filters have the same size; this is just my ignorance in the subject.

 

Just had my oil and filter changed. They did use OW-20. They did a check of all fluids and other things, checked the tire pressure and adjusted. The cost was $67.49 with taxes. I was told the cost for the complete 5000m service will be $149. The service manager told me he heard that the service interval may change on the 2010's. I told him I'll see him at 5000 or 10,000. BTW, the mechanic said the oil looked like new (after 2500m). I am driving from Maryland to south Florida and return next week. That's why I went ahead and changed the oil now.

 

Just had the 5000 mile service, after the first 6 weeks of ownership. We purchased the Prius on Aug 22. I have an 140 mile round trip to work, so the miles do come fast. The service cost $105, since the synthietic oil is a bit more pricey, but they checked everything out - no problems at all (no surprise).

 

Sounds like a competition.

Geistemite vs. hschen vs. Indyking

Who will put more miles on their Prius by the end of 2010?

We all have around 5K right now. So, shall we begin?

Wait, mine will be in the shop for one week replacing the door I accidentally damaged, so I'm in big disadvantage here

 

Just had a 4000 mile service. car is seven weeks old. oil change with Toyota synthetic ( with coupon) and fixing the reverse beep to one beep only. Total cost: $10.55. Planning on Mobil 1 pure synthetic next oil change. 8k or 10k miles? I'm not sure yet.

Did I mention that the annoying reverse beep has been reset to a single beep. Halleluyah!


2010 Prius II Winter gray metallic. No package.

 

This will be fun to watch. :cheer2:
I only do 100miles round trip commute now. I used to do 240miles a day (1200 per week) for 3yrs between SF & Monterey. I wish i had Gen 3 Prius then but better late than never.
When I was using Amsoil with 25k oil change interval on my Integra I use to change the oil filter around 12k miles.