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New owner of 2012 v Five!

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by deepsun, Sep 19, 2015.

  1. deepsun

    deepsun New Member

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    Hi All,

    My wife and I just bought a 2012 v Five with 36K on it. We're very excited to be Prius owners! Any tips, tricks or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
     
    #1 deepsun, Sep 19, 2015
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Wlcome to PriusChat! I hope you enjoy your Prius as much as I do mine!

    The only service I recommend that is not in the manual it to change the ATF WS in the transaxle periodically. I did 30,000 miles, 90,000 miles, then every 90,000 miles It gets more wear early on.

    If you use your v for cargo, like I do, buy a generic cargo mat an put it over the back seats backwards.

    Toyota Prius v wagon Navigation Glare Shade - NaviShade - PriusChat Shop will allow you to read the screen
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Sep 19, 2015
  3. Offline

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    Read the owner's manual?

    One caution if this the first vehicle you have had with an Atkinson Cycle engine is that over filling with oil can cause engine damage.

    Does your Five have the Advanced Technology Package?
     
    #3 Offline, Sep 19, 2015
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats! spend some time here, and you'll learn everything you need to know. all the best!(y)
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 19, 2015
  5. dorunron

    dorunron Senior Member

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    Congrats and welcome to Prius Chat. (y)
     
    #5 dorunron, Sep 19, 2015
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  6. Air_Boss

    Air_Boss Senior Member

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    Welcome, fellow 2012 Prius v Five traveler!
     
    #6 Air_Boss, Sep 19, 2015
  7. deepsun

    deepsun New Member

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    Thanks everyone! Great tips. We drove it back and forth from TN > IN this weekend and loved it. Averaged around 47 MPG for the trip.
     
    #7 deepsun, Sep 21, 2015
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