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Amount of oil in 2008 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by carriej73, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. carriej73

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    Today I was driving home and I got a Caution warning and the oil pressure light came on. The manual says 1.6 quarts of oil but I saw higher numbers like 4 qt online. I guess I'm going to my mechanic tomorrow but I'm hoping that I can worry less on the way there by some of your collective knowledge. My husband added 1.5ish quarts today.
     
    #1 carriej73, Dec 1, 2014
  2. Tony D

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    3.5 qrts is plenty in the gen2. That's from empty though, i.e., after oil drain.

    I'd recommend a full oilo change now as it's run low.

    How many miles on the car? and since last change?

    Welcome to Priuschat btw
     
    #2 Tony D, Dec 1, 2014
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    how many miles to your mechanic?
     
    #3 bisco, Dec 1, 2014
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