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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by harper42, Jan 31, 2014.

  1. harper42

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    Is a 5,000 mile change still recommended? I thought I read on one of the forums that it was only needed every 10,000 but my service engine notification comes on every 5,000.
     
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    I believe the later GenIII cars were switched over to 10,000 mile oil changes since using 0w-20 synthetic oil. The early 2010 models had the 5000 reminders but I believe the dealer can reprogram that to remind you at 10,000.

    I personally prefer having a 5000 reminder. That way I can check the car's oil level to make sure it's perfect. Just reset for another 5000 miles afterwards.
     
    #2 JC91006, Jan 31, 2014
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    The oil change interval was changed early in 2011 for all 2010 and subsequent models. The light comes on as a reminder to do the 5000 mile services as well (tire rotation, fluid checks, etc).
     
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    that is actually a reminder for your tire rotation and oil change but 5000 tire rotation 10000 oil
     
    #4 matt b., Jan 31, 2014
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    I think the reminder intervals can be changed via the MFD screen under setup, or something. Service being one of them.

    SCH-I535
     
    #5 xliderider, Jan 31, 2014
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    Depends on where you are in the world (according to Toyota). In Canada it's still (roughly) 5000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, Jan 31, 2014
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