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At what point should you service the battery?

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Matt98svt, Jun 3, 2023.

  1. Matt98svt

    Matt98svt Junior Member

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    My Prius just turned 185k and is on the original traction battery with no issues so far. I have noticed my mpg has slipped a small amount but the car still averages 46 mpg. I have never used the Dr Prius app to actually test the battery but I see a lot of post in which people are balancing their cells and that seems to give the battery new life. As well as cleaning or replacing the copper terminals that corrode over time inside the traction battery. Is this maintenance that should be done preemptively or should I just wait until I get the red triangle? If I’m still getting pretty good gas mileage do I stand much to gain in mpg or longevity if I serviced the battery now? Thanks
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    yes, it needs to be done before there is a problem. it won't work after, so now would be a good time
     
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    you are just at the year and miles for the battery and everything else to start going bad..... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
     
  4. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    For my money, if you're going to do anything, do it between the 5 and 7 year mark.
     
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