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Highest mileage and how do you drive

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by taxidriver50005, Mar 13, 2017.

  1. taxidriver50005

    taxidriver50005 Active Member

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    I've seen some big mileages on gen 2s but what's the best on gen 3, how do you drive hard or driving miss daisy.......... And what's gone wrong so far.


    I will Start.
    Only had my gen 3 7 months now on 63,000 miles total parts replaced 1 headlight bulb 1 number plate bulb

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  2. RyanM

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    238,000 on mine, I am far from the highest. Have seen many in the 240-300k range. There was a 2011 for sale with 290k on Craigslist a few weeks ago too.

    I drive it pretty easy. Mostly highway miles and some city miles. HSI usually displaying 40-45mpg in cold weather and 45-50mpg in warmer weather. 10% ethanol fuel here.
     
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  3. Tande

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    That's impressive! ........care to share info. on repairs? ....if any? ......
     
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  4. Raytheeagle

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    We have 150 k miles on our 2010 Prius II. No major repairs (still have 8-9 mm on the original brakes:)). Had a very small weep of oil from the timing chain cover, but the dealer noticed and fixed that at 90 k miles. Replaced headlight bulbs, but that's true for any car. Have done inverter, engine coolant as well as 1 trans fluid change. Also have changed the egr cooler and valve out along with cleaning the intake manifold.

    Had an oil consumption issue (a quart every 4,500 miles) but have only burned 20 ounces with 8 k miles on this tank;).

    Here's to another 150 k miles(y).
     
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    I have a second prius 2010, 196000miles which I bought from a friend. Only needed EGR valve replaced manifold cleaned, brake rotors replaced and all fluids changed every 60.000 ( brake, coolant, and transmission). Drove steadily on semi rural rds for all this time.

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    My 2011 is a comparative novice, at only about 70K now. Bought used at about 41K. No repairs except that it needs the rotted rubber outside the left windows replaced.

    My previous car ended at 606K.
     
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  8. Sporin

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    My 2010 has 128k miles on it. I did front brakes and both front wheel bearings about a year and a half ago, and replaced the 12v battery just this week. Other then that it's just been tires and oil changes.

    We drive it pretty much like a normal car, not hypermilers at all. Rural VT/NH highways and 2 lane roads, lifetime average is mid-40's.
     
  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    81,000 miles (130,000km) on mine. I drive it across the Rocky Mountains at least once a year (sometimes twice). Original brakes. Just replaced my 12V last month as preemptive maintenance.

    Replaced my HIDs last fall. Went back to factory halogens. Replaced one marker light.

    That's about it.
     
  10. acp380

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    I have 238000+ on a 2012. I'll have to verify when wife gets home. I've done virtually no maintenance and it's starting to catch up to me..hence why I am here. Only thing I've had to do was so far was clean intake egr passages. Changed the factory plugs and cleaned the egr out at about 230000. BTW this is my first post.

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  11. jerrymildred

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    Welcome!!
     
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    Welcome to Prius Chat (y).

    Search the threads here for any help you need with regards to maintenance. Or ask questions;).

    There are plenty of good folks here that can help you out(y).
     
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  14. taxidriver50005

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    Don't think there is much more than changing fluids needed, how many miles you hoping for

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    We have 170k on the one 2011 five. Did the brake pads at 160k ... they would have gone out past what's on it now. Normal service every 10k (oil /rotate) -- did the plugs at 115k -- transaxle a bit earlier. Air/cabin every 25k. The only real repair was the fuel pump around 150k ... set of tires at 90k. I will replace the tires again at the next oil change .. will also do a coolant refresh (coolant looks new)

    I have the LED headlights - so no bulbs except the small clear 5w running lamp -- they don't last long.
     
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    Any reason for the change of fuel pump? How long did the job take?
     
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    All Toyta recommended maintenance has been performed per dealer guidelines. Oil changes every 5-7k even though they say go up to 10k. ABS sensor assembly was done under warranty around 30k.

    At 102k had the coolants flushed and again at 208k

    Plugs were done at 102k as well, and again at 202k.

    No major repairs have been performed. Hope it stays that way.

    It does consume some oil but only if driven at higher speeds 70mph+. The faster you drive the more oil is consumed. About 1 quart per 5k miles at highway speeds. I generally check the oil a few times between changes and add mobil1 0w20 as needed

    Quite a few sets of tires, a little bit of road rash from rock chips and road debris, but I still love the car and hope I can take it to 300k

    As of this morning I have 239,700. in the last 2 years I have sold 2 of my other vehicles (that were mostly sitting around wasting space and money for insurance, vehicle registration). I am down to just the Prius and a AWD Pontoyota Vibe with the 1.8L so I will be driving it more. I do have an itch to buy something fun again as I did sell my Supercharged Pontiac Grand Prix GTP that I owned for 13 years. Maybe a Corvette or something in the near future.
     
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    2010 with 177k here. Had the inverter replaced under recall, excessive oil consumption since 100k and now the engine knock. Weighing my options. 350 miles a week for work all highway with little braking.
     
  19. Yippeekyaa

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    2011 just shy of 100k miles. Traded in my one owner Pontiac vibe GT with 270k miles for the Prius. The vibe had been in the shop zero times since new. Performed all service myself including clutch replacement which it only needed once. Taking the same path with the Prius. Zero oil consumption so far but I have a unique oil change schedule that varies depending on the trips. I tow a small lightweight motorcycle camper(250 pounds) with the Prius for travel. 20k miles so far while towing. Short local trips when at home.
     
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    Just hit a 100K miles with 2013 model four. I am a DIYer, oil (Moble One 0W-20) changed everything 10K, transmission fluid changed at 50K. Plan to change the plugs, and transmission fluid again at 120K. My commutes are mostly highway 70-75 MPH. Regularly hit rolling traffic near Boston helping MPGs. Now about 60 going, 50 back.