hybrid transaxle oil replacement intervals

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  1. statultra

    statultra uber-Senior Member

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    how often do you change HV transaxle fluid, Type T-IV?
     
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    I have switched to Type WS and change it on an accelerated schedule to monitor wear materials. However, it looks like I can switch to a once every other year, about 30k mile, interval.

    The Type T-IV looks to need changing between 15-30k miles due to a loss of viscosity. There is a sticky with the transaxle oil study data.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Remember the Type T-IV should only be used in the 2001-2003 Prius. From 2004-on it's strictly Type WS.

    Wayne
     
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    The WS oil is under $50 at Toyota dealers. I did mine at 80,000km and will do another change at 160,000km, that is 50,000 mile intervals for no reason but I think I should.
     
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    WS works on the 01-03 prius?

    i have used Type T-IV on one of my 01 priuses, any dangerous with going to WS? i have like 6 quarts of the WS in my garage so that would be great
     
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    It remains an experimental technique until I get another oil sample tested.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Well, I'm running the same "experiment" on my 2001 as of two months ago.
     
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    130k with no ill effects.
     
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