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DIY Oil Change: 1st Timer

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by ocampod, Apr 12, 2013.

  1. ocampod

    ocampod New Member

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    Hi all,

    I'm new to the site and I am a new owner. of a used Prius My car is coming up on it's scheduled maintenance and I was wondering if there were any DIY guides anyone would recommend.

    Also, is it better to use ramps instead of towers with the Prius?

    Thank you and I appreciate your time and patience.

    David
     
    #1 ocampod, Apr 12, 2013
  2. NutzAboutBolts

    NutzAboutBolts Senior Member

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    Welcome! you'll find a lot of useful people on this forum. Very helpful and informative, and here is my DIY video for you. You can use a ramp, just bend the maintenance flap and you'll be able to do your oil change.

     
    #2 NutzAboutBolts, Apr 12, 2013
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    Your DIY videos are great, keep up the good work. :)

    No criticism but for those like me who may wish to use a torque wrench the values are: drain plug 27 ft-lbs, filter cap 18 ft-lbs. Also if you stop unscrewing the filter cap when oil first starts running out (there is a notch that lines up) the oil will drain from the filter and help prevent spillage.
     
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  4. NutzAboutBolts

    NutzAboutBolts Senior Member

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    Thanks!

    And don't worry about the criticism, i know everyone has their own way of doing things. I respect that.
     
    #4 NutzAboutBolts, Apr 12, 2013
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    Another great How-To. Thanks!
     
    #5 Irishmeatball55, Apr 16, 2013
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    thanks! :)
     
    #6 NutzAboutBolts, Apr 16, 2013
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