When should first oil change be?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mediahound, Sep 12, 2013.

  1. mediahound

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    I called the dealership and they said the free maintenance only covers oil changes every 10k miles but if I wanted to do it sooner at like 5k, I would just pay for it.

    Should the first oil change be at 5k or just wait until the 10k service?
     
    #1 mediahound, Sep 12, 2013
  2. jdenenberg

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    You should be posting in the Gen3 area as all Gen2 Prii are specked to have oil changes every 5k miles. I would do a first change at 5k miles to get the break-in crud out of the system, but I did an early change in my 2004 at 2k miles so I guess I a conservative old guy.

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    #2 jdenenberg, Sep 12, 2013
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    Sorry, I thought I was in the Gen III area. Will repost there, thanks.
     
    #3 mediahound, Sep 12, 2013
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    i did mine at 10k, but i don't keep cars for more than a hundred thousand or so.
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 12, 2013
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