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Newbie 2005 Prius Owner

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Salustro, Sep 22, 2015.

  1. Salustro

    Salustro New Member

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    Hey all, been trolling Prius Chat forums for about a month now since I bought my 2005 Prius in late July. It's currently sitting at 183k miles and is requiring a new Catalitic Converter. I've already ordered the part and am awaiting shipment which should arrive soon. I bought the whole pipe and am probably gonna drop it off at my buddy's shop and have him install it super cheap. I've read the "been things I should know" and is it just me or do they seem super obvious? Other then that is there something else like superduper important that I should know?
     
    #1 Salustro, Sep 22, 2015
  2. jadziasman

    jadziasman Prius owner emeritus

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    If it needs a new cat, it probably had been burning a lot of oil, which fouled it. How often do you check the engine oil level? If you haven't been, you'd better start because I'll bet your Prius is consuming a quart or more every 1000 miles.
     
    #2 jadziasman, Sep 22, 2015
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    nah, there's really nothing to know, just drive it and enjoy!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 22, 2015
  4. Salustro

    Salustro New Member

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    I do check it about 2 times a month, currently more concerned with my wife's 2006 jeep commander possibly overheating then the Prius oil level. At least over the course of the last month.

    Bought a new pipe system for her yesterday and it should be here in a few days then I'll be able to cut her open and really look into it.
     
    #4 Salustro, Sep 23, 2015
  5. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    WELCOME !!!!
    You may want to find out if any/all of the service bulletins have been taken care of over the past decade.
    Enjoy !!
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    #5 hill, Sep 24, 2015
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