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Oil consumption at 136k miles - too high

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Daddy Dave, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    Looking for info specific to the gen III Atkinson engine. I did a BG Products EPR treatment before an oil change today. Oil came out dark black!

    So it did something, just hope nothing too drastic:). EPR is supposed to be helpful for GDI engines. Will have a data point for future reference soon;). Was consuming about a quart of oil every 6500 miles at 139 k miles on the clock
     
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    I am looking to buy a 2013 Prius 3 with 36000 miles on it. Reading this thread has me a concerned whether I should buy this vehicle. I will be driving about 17000 a year with it, mostly at highway speeds (75 mph), so I need this car to last. Thoughts?
     
  3. Raytheeagle

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    Every used car is a risk. If you feel it is a good price, I would go for it.

    Every car as it ages has "issues". A little oil consumption IMO is not a bad problem to have. And if you keep an eye on the dipstick, you can catch it early before the dash light tells you and you have a much bigger problem on your hands:).
     
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    Prius is one of the most reliable out there...I am not thinking this thread should be a concern
     
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    Change the oil at 5,000 miles, tranny fluid at 30,000 miles and follow the other recommended services by Toyota and you should have one great car! :)
     
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