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  1. Paul Gregory
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    Oil consumption concern

    The last time I bought a new vehicle in the dead of winter, it consumed a lot of oil because I believed that it wasn't broken in properly -about 1...
    Thread by: Paul Gregory, Feb 18, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
  2. Boffin
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    2010 EGR notes at148K

    Given the number of internet cautions about the 2010 EGR's problems, every 30K miles or so, I have a look at that EGR pipe between the EGR valve...
    Thread by: Boffin, Sep 28, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  3. kevelev
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    Piston Soak + Hand Crank on Gen 3 w/Berryman's B-12 Chemtool

    I have a 2011 Prius with 180,000 miles. I’ve noticed I need to add extra oil in between oil changes so it looks like I may have a case of some...
    Thread by: kevelev, Nov 7, 2022, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  4. Mohamed Hussein
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    I am a Prius technician in San Diego

    Hello Priuschat, I’ve never actually used this platform but I find it very informative. I am a Prius technician in San Diego California. I have...
    Thread by: Mohamed Hussein, Jun 3, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
  5. Dusty rug
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    2014 prius v eats oil only on road trips

    this happened the last 2 times i went on 4k+ week long road trips where after what i admit are long down hill roads, after it gets fully charged...
    Thread by: Dusty rug, Mar 5, 2021, 36 replies, in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  6. eminar17
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    Going through oil but no leak

    I have a 2009 Toyota Prius with 160000 miles on it. When I first bought it 4 years ago, the oil was perfect. It was at the same level every time I...
    Thread by: eminar17, Aug 22, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  7. Devinkalt
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    2013 Prius V Wagon consuming 15 quarts of oil in between 7000 mile oil change

    I am writing to get some advice from other Prius V owners and experienced mechanics. I am the 2nd owner of this Prius V which I purchased with...
    Thread by: Devinkalt, Aug 1, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  8. Muqsit
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    At what milage we should not buy prius second generation!?

    Hello guys! I want to buy prius 2007 2nd generation Please guide what measures should i take before buying itp What should be maximum milage?...
    Thread by: Muqsit, May 3, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  9. Atomo
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    146k Mile 2005 Prius - General Help Please! (Oil, Plugs)

    Hello all, I'd LOVE some help or general opinions please! <3 Just last week I rescued a 2005 Prius from a local auction that had logged 146k...
    Thread by: Atomo, Apr 26, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  10. jtruniger
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    Question on buying a 2010 prius

    I'm looking at buying a 2010 Prius Five with 104000 miles listed at 7900. It's in really good shape(one owner who did regular maintenance at a...
    Thread by: jtruniger, Apr 7, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  11. BCbear
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    Updates to engine mid-model

    New member to this forum and first time post. I'm in the market for a used hybrid and I'm looking at the Prius and the Lexus CT200h. On a Lexus...
    Thread by: BCbear, Aug 8, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
  12. gradyoactive
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    Another idiot who let the Low Oil Pressure warning appear

    first time poster here. Let me introduce myself. My name is Grady and I am an idiot, not in general, but specifically because I allowed my...
    Thread by: gradyoactive, Jul 24, 2019, 72 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  13. Preeeus
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    Hot vs. cold oil levels

    Has anyone checked the oil level of their Prius when it is hot and then checked it again (without driving it) when it was cold? If so, how large...
    Thread by: Preeeus, Apr 23, 2019, 37 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  14. Preeeus
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    Dipstick questions!

    2 questions regarding dipstick on Gen 3 Prius: 1. What is the physical distance (inches or cm) between the top and bottom marks? 2. Is the oil...
    Thread by: Preeeus, Apr 23, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  15. GeneTherapist
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    Bigger Oil Filter?

    So I did a Motor Treatment on my Prius at 230k miles as it was burning a considerable amount of oil and after the oil change, my filter clogged in...
    Thread by: GeneTherapist, Apr 4, 2019, 57 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
  16. Palipride
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    Smoking Coolant and Violent knock at start with no CEL*head scratcher*

    Good day Prius chat, Ive had this Prius gen 3 for about 20k and it's been great till about a few days ago.... I was stopped at a red light and...
    Thread by: Palipride, Feb 18, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  17. MrPete
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    Excessive Oil: *PLEASE* do report! Instructions from Toyota here

    I just got off the phone w/ a rep from Toyota national. (My Gen3 has been eating oil since 110k miles; the dealership topped off for free but...
    Thread by: MrPete, Jan 29, 2019, 61 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  18. Preeeus
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    Excessive oil consumption: Does using thicker oil help?

    Our Prius is experiencing oil consumption of about 1qt/850mi. For those who are experiencing excessive oil consumption, has switching to a...
    Thread by: Preeeus, Jan 9, 2019, 168 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  19. Preeeus
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    What does your oil look like after 5000 miles?

    We're curious... what does your engine oil look like (on the dipstick) after 5000 miles since your last oil change? Is it still clear, or is it...
    Thread by: Preeeus, Jul 11, 2018, 17 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  20. Preeeus
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    Amount of oil between dipstick dots?

    On a 2010, has anyone measured the amount of engine oil to add to get from the first dipstick dot to the second one? And how much oil is in the...
    Thread by: Preeeus, Jul 11, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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