Brake fluid change question

Yeah lots of contrary policy. Which makes you think, there's more than just engineering involved. Previously mentioned (in post 3), Toyota Canada says to replace brake fluid every 48k kms (~30k miles) or tri-yearly (whichever comes first).

 

Ding-Ding!!!!!

Mendel for the win.
In the US the maximum OEM warranty you can buy for a Prius...IF you're so inclined....and IF you are a poor financial decision maker is something like 125,000 miles.

After that?
They just want you to do what everybody else does which is trade your "dealer serviced" (neglected) Toyota in for another............Toyota!!

Why else would they have a vehicle with such a small oil sump and a 10,000 mile oil change periodicity?
Why else would their power split (transaxle) fluid be.......a "lifetime" fluid?


Caveat Emptor.

 

Yes, These are what I think should be:
1. Toyota oil sump is relatively small compared to most Diesel or German cars ~ 6-7 Quarts. Most people should do 5k miles/8months OCI
2. The transmission in hybrid does not work that hard because no friction clutch, belt, and torque converter. The ATF is not exposed to extreem heat, mainly for cooling and lubrication gears and bearing. 10y/100k miles interval is fine
3. Brake fluid should be inspected every 2y, change only if moisture >2%.
4. sparkplugs 120k miles/10y
5. change cabin filter annually
6. air filter every 4y or less (dusty area)
7. inspect hybrid intake filter annually, change if it is dirty
8. clean intake and EGR lines every 100k miles
9. engine coolant every 7y/100k miles, 50k miles afterward.
10. Brake pads and sliding pins cleaning every 50k miles.