Bought used 2006 prius with 187k What to do immediately?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by gobux, Oct 23, 2014.

  1. gobux

    gobux Junior Member

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    I did take it in to a Toyota and begged them to change Transaxle fluid (against their wishes) also did inverter coolant flush.

    I drive about 4,000 miles a month and just trying to plan how to keep this thing alive over 300,000 miles.

    Any advice is appreciated!
     
    #1 gobux, Oct 23, 2014
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Step one, find out what has already been done.
    Service History Online - Toyota Owners
    Tell Toyota your VIN, they will tell you what dealer services, recalls, and TSBs have been done. (Technical Service Bulletin)
     
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome and congrats! switch to synthetic.
     
    #3 bisco, Oct 23, 2014
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    Why synthetic? Any pros? Just want to know cause I went to the dealer and they put,me 5w30 they said it was recomended,,,i asked fot synthetic they said not nessesary dont know,why,,, but I feel a must put synth next time,, how much is the cost for change transaxle oil on a toyota dealer? Aprox?
     
    #4 fileaudio, Oct 24, 2014
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