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Just Purchased a Prius - what maintenance is in order??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mig1980, Jul 7, 2011.

  1. mig1980

    mig1980 Junior Member

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    Good day everyone. I just purchased my first Prius about a week ago. So far it is a great car but I have no documentation from previous owners on what maintenance has been done. What should I be looking at doing to it to keep it going for a very long time. The car is a 2005 with all options except for leather and has 57K miles.

    Looking forward to hearing what you guys suggest.
     
    #1 mig1980, Jul 7, 2011
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I have seen that guide before. That basically gives me things that I already know to chnage. I was looking at forum members' advice as to what should be changed given that I am unsure of any maintenance ever done on this vehicle.
     
    #3 mig1980, Jul 7, 2011
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    Go to a good tire shop that does alignment, have them check the tires for damage or uneven wear and check alignment. I harp on it, but only because out of 3 car purchases (two being new off the lot) none of them were properly aligned when I got them. Tires destroyed early, lesson learned.

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    #5 don_chuwish, Jul 7, 2011
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    Transaxle fluid!!!
     
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    Is there a DIY guide for changing the transaxle fluid?

     
    #7 mig1980, Jul 8, 2011
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