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Is there any transmission/hybrid system maintenance I should be preforming

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Cofi, Feb 21, 2017.

  1. Cofi

    Cofi Junior Member

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    I(like every good Prius owner) change my own oil do my own services I have been driving this lik guy 250 miles a day and the thought of changing the transmission fluid and serviceing the electric motors has come to mind is there any preventive maintenance I could/should be preforming??
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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  3. Cofi

    Cofi Junior Member

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    Picked up 4ish mpg 40.5 to 44/45 mpg car feels a little quicker as well
     
  4. FireFighterHill

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    When I changed mine I added a powerful rare earth magnet to collect metal particulate.
     
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