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First oil change

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Dilbert, Nov 7, 2004.

  1. Dilbert

    Dilbert Junior Member

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    I am approaching my first oil change and was planning to do it myself. I have owned a toyota for the past 15 years and have always done the maintenance myself. Except for things like transmissions and mufflers, I have always done all the work on our cars. Is there anything I am risking by just doing my own oil changes and paying attention to any warnings instead of getting the standard $$service$$? When I bought the car, the dealership said the car was so complicated that I had to bring it for maintanance.
     
    #1 Dilbert, Nov 7, 2004
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    Arizona Charlie New Member

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    Change the filter and gasket. Use Mobile 1 - 5-30 synthetic oil. Put in 3.9 quarts, not 3.8 or 4.0 and your Pri will be happy. , Do the other routine maintence tasks as called for in your service book, eg tire rotation, etc. I suggest 42 front, 40 rear. It will give you a 3 to 4 mpg increase.

    Arizona Charlie
     
    #2 Arizona Charlie, Nov 7, 2004
  3. Dilbert

    Dilbert Junior Member

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    Thanx!
     
    #3 Dilbert, Nov 7, 2004
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