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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by joehrs, Aug 30, 2014.

  1. joehrs

    joehrs Junior Member

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    I just bought a 2010 prius.

    My first prius.
    Any advice or suggestions for a first time owner.
    Any comments would be most welcome.
    Thanks
    Eddie
    2010 prius 2
    106k miles
    52.5 mpg avg
     
    #1 joehrs, Aug 30, 2014
  2. Bingee

    Bingee Member

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    Welcome and congratulations on your first Prius , read the forms , ask questions
    And enjoy the savings ,,,,
     
    #2 Bingee, Sep 1, 2014
  3. bigrin

    bigrin Junior Member

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    Welcome Fast Eddie! Just keep checking in with this site. Lots of Brain Power here. Congrats.
     
    #3 bigrin, Sep 1, 2014
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    well done! i would look at the service history and complete anything in the owners manual that hasn't been done. make sure you're up to date on recalls and change the tranny fluid if it hasn't been done yet. all the best!(y)
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 1, 2014
  5. Ashlem

    Ashlem Senior Member

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    #5 Ashlem, Sep 4, 2014
  6. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Greetings!
    Welcome Aboard.

    Advice: Just drive it like a regular car for the first 5 tanks of gas.
    Driving it like a regular car is sorta the whole point. You'll out figure things like pulse and glide, and stealth mode by reading posts here.

    Check your oil regularly, especially for the first few tanks of gas and make sure your tires pressures are at least up to OEM specs (sticker is on the door sill) and maybe 3-4 pounds more.
    If your car isn't using oil, then you can back the oil checks off to about every other tank or so.

    Mostly?
    Enjoy the car.

    Good Luck!
     
    #6 ETC(SS), Sep 4, 2014
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