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Maintenance Required Indicator

Discussion in 'Prius v Fuel Economy' started by prevee5, Jul 11, 2017.

  1. prevee5

    prevee5 Member

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    I have a 2012 Prius v 5. At about 70K miles.

    Was wondering if there's any correlation between the Maintenance Required Indicator Light and fuel economy.

    My light came on at a 7500 mile interval I believe to indicate I'm due for an oil change. I usually wait till around 10k interval to do the job. Oddly enough, when the light came on, I noticed avg MPG dropped from around 42 to 35 or so. Anyone?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 prevee5, Jul 11, 2017
  2. Air_Boss

    Air_Boss Senior Member

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    No obvious correlation unless delayed response to the MRI triggers 'drag' on the hybrid system. Doubtful, but what a scandal that would be...
     
    #2 Air_Boss, Jul 11, 2017
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    nope. start with your tyres pressure, air filter and 12v battery. the main. reminder is every 5k from the last reset. your o/m shows the actual maint. required every 5k.
     
    #3 bisco, Jul 11, 2017
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