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30.000 service

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by sunvia, Jan 15, 2012.

  1. sunvia

    sunvia Junior Member

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    I just replaced my engine and cabin filters on my 2010 prius with 30,000 miles
    i watched the you tube instructions for replacing the cabin filter... It showed a plastic tray that the filter fits in...mine didn't have one... I tried to install the filter with the slots sideways, but it wouldn't fit, so i inserted it with the slots longways....everything seemed to fit, but my mileage has dropped about 7mpg.... I know the prius is different than other cars, but can't figure what could be the difference..... Does anyone have any info that might be helpful?
     
    #1 sunvia, Jan 15, 2012
  2. The Critic

    The Critic Resident Critic

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    The cabin filter change cannot drop your mpg by 7.

    The 2010 does not have a tray, the filter just sits in there and the cover keeps in centered.
     
    #2 The Critic, Jan 15, 2012
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