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You don't live in a snow belt. My wife and I are trying to wait for a high MPG AWD car. Our 2004 Prius (236k miles) probably can last till 2015,...
Other than the "Engine Flush" (which can't be done, do a coolant drain/refill in BOTH coolant loops), each of these is a good idea at 100k miles....
Our Prii engines have a mechanical compression ratio of 13:1 as Jimbo said, but the intake valve closing is delayed in the compression stroke...
Chains should be used on interference engines. Several manufacturers use timing belts on interference engines (quieter and less expensive) and...
Timing belts wear out in most cars at 60k miles (some, like my Subaru Outback, are still good at 100k miles). Timing chains almost never break. If...
One should note that there is more than one "Prius Engine" across Gen1, Gen2, Gen3 and Prius C, so YMMV, but since we have a timing chain (not a...
Its air bubbles going through the orifices in the brake "actuator" (simulates hydraulic pressure when you step on the brakes). The "bark" or...
Contact Steve at Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV as he rebuilds wrecked Gen2 Prii and maintains a stock of salvaged parts. JeffD
You can just extend the scheduled services using the intervals suggested for the previous 120k miles. One exception is that the cooling systems...
see: How do you put the Prius in neutral to push or tow it? | PriusChat For a full discussion. JeffD
LRR tires have tread compounds that don't get hard when cold. No "warmup" required. JeffD
Because marketing said that the car would be more sporty and sell better. I buy H-rated tires for my Prius, Stronger than S or T rated and still...
But the replacement battery is only guaranteed for 1 year (unlimited miles) so next time (100k+ miles) you will be on your own. JeffD
Doug, My recommended interval is a first ATF exchange at 30k miles and then every 60k miles thereafter based on my lab tests of used Type WS...
Perhaps I should adjust. I would expect that you will have to use up 2 gallons of gasoline before the first "pip" goes away. In very cold weather...
I would not ever put any "cheap" ATF in my Prius as a percentage of it will live on after further drains and refills. JeffD
Then I would expect in excess of 100 miles. JeffD
Ron, The Integrity tires have exceedingly soft sidewalls. They therefore tend to feel unstable in turns and winds, especially at highway speed....
Using the remote to lock doors is a test that all doors are properly shut. Your Prius won't respond if any door is "ajar". Leaving a door open...
My dealer in CT charges me $100 for the drain/refill but would probably have balked at doing the first one at 30k miles until I showed him the lab...
