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Oil reducing problem prius 2008 gen 3

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by usman bhatti, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. usman bhatti

    usman bhatti New Member

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    My car is reducing oil continuously and it’s a mess on every 1000-2000 km i have change different grades. was using 20 50 havoline and someone recommended liqui moli 10 40 but no solution.

    Does anyone have a solution or type of oil grade that can help?

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  2. bisco

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    welcome!
    how many liters/1000km is it using?
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 17, 2018
  3. JC91006

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    You need a new engine
     
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  4. edthefox5

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    Your engine piston rings are very worn out. You never mentioned the one important thing the mileage on the car. If its above 250,000 miles
    time for new motor.

    If that 20-50 weight doesn't help its all over.
     
    #4 edthefox5, Jul 17, 2018
  5. shazoo49

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    Please mention the area you living in and milage on clock?how much it consum after 1000 km?then we will in better position to guide you.

    Regards

    XT1585 ?
     
    #5 shazoo49, Jul 21, 2018
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