Gen 3 Oil Consumption Enviro Factors Poll

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by William Redoubt, Jul 6, 2017.

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Gen 3 Prius requires adding oil (at least one quart) every 5.000 miles or less. Car lives in a:

  1. Distinct seasonal area with mild climate (e.g., Northwest or similar)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Hot climate with low humidity (e.g., SoCal, Texas, Arizona, Nevada)

    2 vote(s)
    40.0%

  3. Hot climate with high humidity (e.g., Florida)

    1 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. Distinct Seasonal climate area with extreme winters (e.g., Northeast, Alaska, Upper Midwest)

    2 vote(s)
    40.0%
  1. William Redoubt

    William Redoubt Senior Member

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    I have been reading about excessive oil consumption in Gen 3 vehicles. My question is, "Could excessive oil consumption in Gen 3 Prius cars be correlated to location/climate conditions?"
     
    #1 William Redoubt, Jul 6, 2017
  2. harrysprius

    harrysprius Active Member

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    Here's some input, hope it helps.
    2010 Gen 3, Trim V. 85,000 miles. 0-20 Mobil hybrid synthetic oil.
    Daily commute is 100 miles at 70+ MPH, and about 10 miles at maybe 25-50 MPH.
    I'm in the Nashville area. I don't burn any oil at this time.
     
    #2 harrysprius, Jul 6, 2017
  3. Pamy

    Pamy Junior Member

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    Mine started burning oil at 87,500 miles 2011 Prius.


    iPad ?
     
    #3 Pamy, Jul 6, 2017
  4. harrysprius

    harrysprius Active Member

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    I hope not.......
     
    #4 harrysprius, Jul 6, 2017
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