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Oil Change

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Neil Singerman, Mar 25, 2023.

  1. Neil Singerman

    Neil Singerman Junior Member

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    I have a 2013 Prius Lift back due to working at home I have driven only 2,000 miles so do I get an oil change it has been 11months since or do I wait,
     
    #1 Neil Singerman, Mar 25, 2023
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Since it's out of warranty, you can do whatever you want. But oil does age and since the recommended interval is 6 months OR 5,000 miles whichever comes first, I would have it changed for peace of mind and if you'd want to keep the car forever.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Mar 26, 2023
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    There’s an old saying, good things comes to those who waits.
     
    #3 Grit, Mar 26, 2023
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    That’s the Canadian 3rd gen interval; OP being on the States, Toyota USA’s policy is 10k miles or 12 months, again whichever comes first.

    two thoughts:

    1. I like that CDN 3rd gen interval; think Toyota is pushing it too far with the 10k/12 mo. FWIW, for 2nd gen, Toy USA was 5k/6 mo.

    2. I like that underlined bit even better; it’s saying when the miles are low, still abide by the months.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Mar 26, 2023
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