Red Triangle , check your oil advice!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by wchardin, Jan 14, 2016.

  1. wchardin

    wchardin Senior Member

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    I've got an 08 with 139k on it. This happened to me yesterday & today. Luckily I found this post & check the oil. It was very low, like barely on the dipstick. I've got an oil change scheduled for Saturday morning. I put two quarts in it just now & it's a little less than midway between the two points on the dipstick. I'll be more careful about checking the oil. With my Prius getting on in age, I need to be more cautious about issues popping up.
     
    #1 wchardin, Jan 14, 2016
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    Used to be a company that made an electronic dipstick (Intellistick) that sent level and temperature data via Bluetooth to your phone. Unfortunately they are out of business.
     
    #2 goldfinger, Jan 15, 2016
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    Prius moja kako ćemo Junior Member

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    Dear friends, check your oil level regularly! Luckily I found this topic, my oil level was deep below dipstick!!! Added 1.5 litres of oil...
     
    #3 Prius moja kako ćemo, Mar 12, 2016
  4. bisco

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    thank you for this timely reminder! how many miles on her?
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 12, 2016
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