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2007 High Mileage Prius - Oil Level/Oil Change

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by sdrocker, Feb 6, 2015.

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  1. sdrocker

    sdrocker Member

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    True I will keep it slightly below full then. I'm still lost on the synthetic Mobil 1 oil for the prius at high miles.. not a good idea?
     
    #21 sdrocker, Feb 6, 2015
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    Some people including myself have experienced oil burning switching from dino to synthetic after 100k miles. But not everyone experiences this. I would say stick with dino if you change oil every 5000 miles. Synthetic will prolong the oil life if you go beyond 5000 mile changes
     
    #22 JC91006, Feb 6, 2015
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    That's nonsense. Keep it at the full mark. That's where the engine maker wants it at. I have owned this car since new and has always been at the full dimple. And yes a little oil pools in the bottom of the intake but it causes no harm whatsoever. Never ever have had a misfire. You will see that oil no matter how much oil is in the crankcase. Its a function of the atkinson cycle.

    And dont bother checking it at a gas fill up. Check it in the morning before you start the car.
     
    #23 edthefox5, Feb 6, 2015
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