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So I just looked at a used '05 Prius and checked the oil...

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ericisbacchus, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. ericisbacchus

    ericisbacchus Junior Member

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    I just looked at an '05 Prius w/ 55,000 miles. They're asking $12700. I'm pretty stoked, but then I go and check the oil after my drive...I didn't see any oil on the dipstick. I'm no mechanical genius, but that sounds bad to me. Really bad. Maybe since I checked it right after I drove it...could that make it low?
     
    #1 ericisbacchus, Aug 23, 2009
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    Wait a few minutes then check it.
     
    #2 jay_man2, Aug 23, 2009
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    It can be difficult to see it on the dipstick if they just changed it. Looking at the stick from an angle may help.

    If it is truly low, inspect under the engine for oil leaks.
     
    #3 dogfriend, Aug 23, 2009
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    One of the many local dealers checked the car out and said it's a great car! I'm getting it for $12400. Exciting!
     
    #4 ericisbacchus, Aug 24, 2009
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    congrats:)
     
    #5 Sandy, Aug 24, 2009
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    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    The Prius engine oil stay remarkably clean. I've never had a car where the oil stayed so clean even with 5k or so miles on the oil
     
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