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Oil and oil filter

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tigerd, Mar 21, 2015.

  1. Tigerd

    Tigerd New Member

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    Hi everybody!
    I just both my prius (2005, 82K) couple month ago.
    Last owner told me, that he use mineral 10W30 oil.
    I want to change oil and oil filter by myself and want to change it on synthetic oil.
    I have a few questions..
    1. Is it ok, if I change mineral oil to synthetic?
    2. May I use cheap oil filter from walmart?
    3. That type of oil are you recommend? (I live in Oregon)
    4. Should I change spacer in drain hole?
    Thanks!
     
    #1 Tigerd, Mar 21, 2015
  2. Aaron Vitolins

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    Hello! I would use 5w30 as stated on the oil fill cap
    1. Yes!
    2 Yes! I use the cheapest oil filter from walmart
    3. Walmarts "supertech" synthetic seems to work well with my Prius.
    here in TN its like 17.50$ for a 5 quart jug.
    4. Nope!
     
    #2 Aaron Vitolins, Mar 21, 2015
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    Mobil 1 has a rebate running through May 31, 2015.

    $12 back on 5 quarts or $15 on 5 quarts and a filter.


    Mobil 1 rebate information

    Mobil 1 rebate form


    1) ??? Not completely sure if the mineral oil will contaminate the synthetic oil. Make sure the engine is warm before draining, to get as much out as possible.
    2) You get what you pay for... :rolleyes:
    3) Mobil 1 0w-20
    4) yes, I would recommend it.
     
    #3 sfprankster, Mar 21, 2015
  4. Tigerd

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    thanks for your answers!
    0w20 is best choice for Oregon climate?
    where can I find spacer, maybe autozone?
     
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    Amazon and Ebay sell them cheap.

    Search Toyota part #90430-12031

    I'm sure they are available at most auto parts stores as well.

    On Ebay 10/$5.63 and free shipping

    Huge difference in Oregon climate...

    Wet and wetter in the Willamette valley and to the west... :eek:

    ...or dry and hot/cold east of the Cascades... :cool:
     
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  6. Tigerd

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    Thanks!
    about oil. I moved from San Jose and previous owner used 10w30. That oil better, 10w30 or 0w20?
     
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    I run 0w-20 synthetic in mine

    My dealer's service dept recommends 0w-20.

    With a synthetic oil, I believe you can run the lighter weight oil without any problems.


    Choice is ultimately up to you.
     
    #7 sfprankster, Mar 21, 2015
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    The correct oil viscosity is 5W-30. However since Oregon has relatively mild summer weather, 0W-20 should be OK. If you notice your engine oil consumption increases substantially, then move to 5W-30.

    While you are looking for the oil drain plug washers on eBay, also look for the correct Toyota oil filter, 90915-YZZF2. Those are not particularly expensive and are the proper filter for your engine. Here for example is a seller that provides qty 10 of the correct oil filter and the drain plug washers for $45, free shipping:
    90915 YZZF2 Qty 10 Toyota Oil Filters with Drain Plug Gaskets | eBay
     
    #8 Patrick Wong, Mar 21, 2015
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    sfprankster and Patrick Wong thanks for your answers and link for original filters!is anybody use injector cleaner?
     
    #9 Tigerd, Mar 21, 2015
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