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Overhauling your Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by TwelveInchPrius, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. TwelveInchPrius

    TwelveInchPrius New Member

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    How frequently is it necessary to have your Prius overhauled? :huh:
     
    #1 TwelveInchPrius, Jun 23, 2006
  2. B Rad

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TwelveInchPrius @ Jun 23 2006, 02:58 PM) [snapback]275961[/snapback]</div>
    I don't think anyone does that anymore, unless you happen to have an old collectable classic. This is the new age, TV goes bad you throw it away rather than replace or rebuild a part. Same for the stove, microwave, VCR, ect, ect. Don't look now but we have just entered the age of the throw away car !!!!!
     
    #2 B Rad, Jun 23, 2006
  3. brandon

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    By "overhauled," what exactly do you mean?
     
    #3 brandon, Jun 23, 2006
  4. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    In your case, I'd say as soon as the 0 to 12 times are too slow. :blink: :lol:
     
    #4 hyo silver, Jun 23, 2006
  5. tochatihu

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    Don't throw away that Prius! I think the engine maintenance items could be grouped like this. I would not necessarily call any of it an overhaul.

    Things you will need:
    Oil, oil filter, air filter changes
    Engine coolant
    Throttle butterfly cleaning
    PCV valve
    Spark plugs

    Things you might need:
    Coolant thermostat
    Valve adjustment
    Camshaft drive chain
    Crank angle sensor

    These lists may be incomplete, and I am open to additional suggestions. They specifically exclude brake system, suspension, computers, inverters, batteries, and transmission maintenance items.
     
    #5 tochatihu, Jun 23, 2006
  6. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Do what it says in the Prius maintenance guide and don't worry about it.
     
    #6 richard schumacher, Jun 26, 2006
  7. RichBoy

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    cars are not 'overhauled' anymore.
     
    #7 RichBoy, Jun 27, 2006
  8. larkinmj

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    Methinks that TwelveInchPrius may be obsessing with his Prius a bit too much. :lol:
     
    #8 larkinmj, Jun 27, 2006
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