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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Cody Gilmore, Jan 13, 2016.

  1. Cody Gilmore

    Cody Gilmore Junior Member

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    2006 Prius
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    Hello, I bought a 2006 2nd gen Prius back in Sep, 168,000 miles on it. Got it for a steal. Great car.

    First off I want to say thanks to everyone here, I used guides found on this forum to learn how to:

    -Replace front speakers
    -Change my oil (first time thing for me)
    -Fix clogged A/C drain line
    -Replace broken splash guard (Dang rocks in the dark)

    Next thing is to replace weather stripping on my doors (Texas sun blasted)

    So my question, I am nearly 200,000 miles (195,000) what are some things I should get checked or replaced? (the battery has 28,000 miles on it, Toyota refurbished)
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome. let's start by you telling us what has been done for maintenance, besides oil and filters, etc.
     
  3. Cody Gilmore

    Cody Gilmore Junior Member

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    Sure thing, the previous owner (electrical engineer and a very smart man)

    The battery was replaced with a refurbished one from Toyota at 170,00 Miles
    A/C was checked and refilled sometime around 150,000 miles
    I replaced the cabin filter around 180,000 miles
    brake system was pressurized/tested (not sure what to call it) at 100,000 by a shop.
    Oil changes are every 7,000 sharp along with filters. AMS oil Signature Series 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (I continued this)
    Radiator hoses where replaced at 130,000 when one blew (he changed them all)
    Tires are all fine and rotated.
    12v battery was replaced in June 2015


    Things I don't know about.

    Brake Pads/Rotors ( plan on checking these 2 soon enough)
    Shocks
    Spark Plugs / Coil packs
    Gas tank (I read somewhere that it uses some kind of rubber thing)
    Tran fluid flush/ change


    I am just starting to truly take interest in maintaining a car myself and enjoying it instead of taking it to a shop, so if I missed anything or got something wrong let me know.