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  1. AmandaC
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    Car Stopped After Oil Change

    Help! I got a routine oil change on Tuesday and after a mile or so after leaving my mechanic place the car stopped accelerating and all of the...
    Thread by: AmandaC, Jun 4, 2023, 24 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  2. Rocinante1984
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    Changed oil now engine sounds like it's about to explode

    I've checked the forums and can't seem to find this exact issue. My Prius was making a weird rumbling noise only at low rpms when driving it the...
    Thread by: Rocinante1984, Apr 19, 2023, 20 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  3. Dummy
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    Setting possible up to the year 2022?

    Just changed my oil and was gonna reset the mileage counter in the maintenance section on the dash computer. I get the message “Unable to reset...
    Thread by: Dummy, Feb 8, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  4. leftovercrack
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    Are these the parts I need for an oil filter housing conversion?

    Hi all, I had a terrible time changing my oil last time. You guys aren't going to believe this, but the technicians at the dealership...
    Thread by: leftovercrack, Nov 10, 2022, 44 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  5. AustinZ
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    Dealership used 0W16 instead of 0W20 for my 2017, is that fine?

    I went to a Toyota dealership for an oil change and brake flush. Later I saw on the receipt that they used 0W16 instead of the usual 0W20 which my...
    Thread by: AustinZ, Oct 27, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  6. Mr. Man
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    How much time between oil changes?

    OK, so I have a 2013 Prius C. I was checking recently to see when the next oil change would be, and the sticker on my car says 65852 miles....
    Thread by: Mr. Man, Jul 20, 2022, 43 replies, in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  7. Toyotally04
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    Not even 5k or 6 months... oil change or top off to hold over?

    @199,500+ miles I've been doing oil change at 5,000 miles / 6 months. I'm less than 1,500 miles to 5,000; and almost 10 days to exactly 6...
    Thread by: Toyotally04, Apr 9, 2022, 9 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  8. Mldcmx
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    What are the list of tools and parts for a 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Oil/filter change?

    I have the following questions I would like answered or have a suggested alternative to. Car: 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Plus 1.) What oil...
    Thread by: Mldcmx, Feb 2, 2022, 14 replies, in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  9. AEA
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    Metal Flakes after Oil Change

    Hello, I own a 2010 Prius with 138k Miles Previous oil change was at 130k miles. I changed my oil and noticed these metal flakes. I don't know...
    Thread by: AEA, Nov 5, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  10. gboss
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    Disposable oil drip pan

    Is anyone using an alternative, disposable oil drip pan? I currently don't have any space to store a drip pan smelling of oil and the local...
    Thread by: gboss, Sep 2, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  11. Cvmillemve
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    Oil overfill problems?

    I have a 2008 prius and just had oil overfill from a toyota dealership. How soon after can car experience damage or problems from this? What...
    Thread by: Cvmillemve, Apr 28, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  12. YEVHENIi
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    Toyota Prius 2021 20k miles Blackstone Lab report

    Got a report from Blackstone lab. I change oil every 5k miles and use Motul Hybrid 0w-16. Report shows high iron, should I try to switch to...
    Thread by: YEVHENIi, Mar 24, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  13. Java’s_Prius
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    0W-16 for better economy

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So running through the Walmart oil section I found me some 0W 16 oil for the same price as regular. After doing some research I...
    Thread by: Java’s_Prius, Feb 8, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
  14. Isaac Zachary
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    Toyota oil burn theory

    Let's face it. Toyotas are great vehicles, but you often hear of how older models become terrible oil burners. Here's what I've at least heard....
    Thread by: Isaac Zachary, Feb 7, 2021, 27 replies, in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
  15. UltraJetRefill
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    Low mileage drivers: keep sticking with months vs miles/km for maintenance schedule?

    I just received a notice that my car is due for maintenance. In the past six months, I've put on 3000 miles (5000 km). I average ~6000 miles (10...
    Thread by: UltraJetRefill, Jan 7, 2021, 19 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  16. chinarut
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    How long can one delay a synthetic oil change past 6 months?

    Not surprisingly due to the pandemic, I only drove 1169 miles in the past 6 months since my last oil change at 15k for my 2019 Prius LE back in...
    Thread by: chinarut, Dec 30, 2020, 27 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  17. FazAfz
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    2018 Toyota Prius Jacking Point

    So my Toyota Care just expired and it's time for me to do my own oil changes? Can anyone suggest a good jacking point for this car? I'll be using...
    Thread by: FazAfz, Nov 13, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
  18. Toyotally04
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    Did my oil change affect my MPG?

    So when I got my 2004 Prius, the previous owner went to Toyota Dealership for oil change. (0w20 grade) Last June, I went to a local franchise....
    Thread by: Toyotally04, Aug 14, 2020, 20 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
  19. Toyotally04
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    So I finally got my 1st oil change, but...

    I'm looking at my invoice: I asked for Castrol GTX High Mileage 5w-30 That's what it says in the invoice, but next to it the "Part No" is...
    Thread by: Toyotally04, Jun 12, 2020, 45 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  20. RedRedRed
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    Oil drip from near plug

    I changed my own oil for the first time this month and ever since there has been a very slow drip coming from the oil pan drain plug. Is it so...
    Thread by: RedRedRed, Apr 4, 2020, 18 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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