Just bought 2nd gen Prius with 175K. Thinking about doing major maintenance

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  1. Brando714

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    Ok thanks for the heads up. So before over assuming to do my oil in 5k miles after putting in full synthetic, I will test it after about 1k mile and see of the same amount s still there. Would it really be a huge problem if I add more than the recommended oil? Like if I didn't check the dipstick and instead put half a qt every month
     
    #21 Brando714, Jun 13, 2020
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    Yes, it would be a significant problem. Check the dipstick, then decide whether oil is needed. An excess oil level can cause a crankshaft seal oil leak.
     
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    ok thank you. I just did my oil change about 50 miles ago so I would check it in about a month
     
    #23 Brando714, Jun 13, 2020
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    Did you every find out how much your Prius was burning oil?

    SM-J737T1 ?
     
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