"Check engine" light on/Dashbord doesn't light up

This is a case where you got too much helpful information........There is a thing as too much good info.

 

Too comical. Can't believe this went to FOUR pages; slowest moving train wreck.

Consider perusing through the owners manual to get better acquainted with your Prius. Esp what the various dash lights mean.

Consider acquiring a new charger or a trickle charger, if you don't already have one. Schumacher SSC-1500A/CA is available for $42.65 at Amazon and Wrongmart. This charger is fully automatic after the user makes the initial selection as to battery type (Standard, Gel, AGM), then Amperage rate (3 or 15). AGM and 3Amp will be for the Prius. Std and 3A or 15A will likely be for your husband's truck.

It is in your best interest to learn to check the oil level yourself on a regular basis (ever gas fill-up, every other gas fill-up, once a week at home on a level driveway/garage, etc). Doing so allows you to first hand see how much oil your car is consuming, if any; may begin to see consumption as you approach 100k miles. There have been numerous posts of people posting for the first time that their Prius is "all of a sudden," consuming a lot of oil or the "low oil light," is on, when the reality has most likely been , the car has been telling you this, but the owner never knew b/c the oil level has never been checked until now. Too late.

Also, since it seems like you let someone else do the maintenance, you should really check the oil level after they have performed an oil change. Lots of postings of problems from an overfilled crankcase.

With oil level checks, periodically check the air pressure. There are lots of postings here on air pressure.

 

any news?

 

You should strive to be in that position at all times. As long as you own a Prius you can come to this forum and ask away, before having repair services performed.

 

congrats!