Top 10 reasons for owning a Prius

#8 is weak. I only have to change the oil every 10,000 in my Mercedes...

 

Yes, my ML 320 holds 8 1/2 quarts. However, that is not the point. Did you know that the exact same Prius, when sold in Europe, has a recommended oil change interval of 10,000 miles? Same car; same engine; same oil.

 

How did you conclude that their oil is better? Do you know for a fact that Toyota is using different oil in different markets?

Also, the synthetic vs. dino oil bit is really a moot point, because most of the new dino oils are capable of running past 5,000 without losing enough of their TBN to warrant changing the oil based on wear alone. Sure, synthetics are capable of longer change intervals, but most any oil made today will sufficiently protect an engine at 10,000 mile change intervals.

 

You forgot the durability of the car. It's a Toyota, a big factor why I chose the Prius.

 

Synthetic oil is just as cheap as regular oil. Aparentally, its been awhile since you've changed your oil, or you just dont look around.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Michgal007 @ Jul 13 2007, 09:20 AM) [snapback]478162[/snapback]</div>

That was a big reason for me as well. My wife and I have had four Toyotas over the past twenty-nine years:

• '78 Corolla wagon
• '85 van
• '97 Tercel
• '06 Prius

(That last color is a poor excuse for Silver Pine Mica, but it's the closest I could get.) The Corolla had well over 200,000 miles when we finally quit driving it in 2002.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jul 13 2007, 08:59 AM) [snapback]478154[/snapback]</div>

Actually, oil sold in European countries IS better. There standards are much higher than the USA's, the oil lasts longer before breaking down, and there is much, much less sludge factor allowed in oils.

IF everyone used a GOOD synthetic, or a very high-quality dino oil, then, yes, going 10,000 miles between oil changes would be a good standard. However, if you put cheapo discount store oil in your car, you will end up oil that breaks down quickly, or sludges, even though the oil has the "rating" on the bottle.

European Vs. American Oil Standards

BTW, even though I think the above link is to a commercial site, the information there can be found in various other places.

 

More reasons:
Geek factor
Fabulously mod-able!
Stealth mode

 

#1... I only get gas once a MONTH now !!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(likesmpg @ Jul 13 2007, 05:11 PM) [snapback]478342[/snapback]</div>

Once a month
I wish... I'm going in every week and a half... avg 510miles/tank


and i like #5... he was clocked at what speed? over a 100 right? :lol:
I once went 108... it took a while but it got there haha

 

As for oil in Europe, all Prii sold in Norway are delivered with Mobile1 5W40 syntetic oil.

Only the best is good enough for a Prius!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jul 13 2007, 10:26 AM) [snapback]478117[/snapback]</div>

But in the UK the Prius is also 10,000 miles and a Mercedes B service cost $1,000, also we do not use fully synthetic oil. 4ltrs costs about 40 of your dollars for a decent oil.

 

Low fuel use = low CO2 emissions

Low pollutant emissions

Low total cost per mile

High design and build quality

High user satisfaction

High group discussion satisfaction (partially offset by too much time spent here)

I could not come up with 10, but the combo above is hard to equal with other vehicles. Six = enough.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae Vynn @ Jul 13 2007, 12:22 PM) [snapback]478206[/snapback]</div>

Does this mean I can safely change my oil every 10,000 miles? I use ONLY Mobil I syntheic oil. With all the P&G we do, we are using the ICE less, meaning the less often need for oil changes. I hope I am making sense.

Brad