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Question about first service

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by joanclare, Sep 7, 2004.

  1. joanclare

    joanclare New Member

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    I've had my 04 Prius for just six months now, but I only have 3200 miles on it (I live just 4 miles from work). Should I take it in for service now or wait until 5000 miles?
     
    #1 joanclare, Sep 7, 2004
  2. pshady

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    Manufacturer recommends 5000 miles, but depending on your personal perference or belief, you change change your oil every 3k. It doesn't hurt to change the oil more often. Also, if you are swapping out the oil for synthetic, then go for it.
     
    #2 pshady, Sep 7, 2004
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    Oops, missed the part about the 6 months. If that's the case, I would go ahead and change the oil.
     
    #3 pshady, Sep 7, 2004
  4. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    If you don't take it in now, and if something fails later, Toyota may argue that you voided the warranty. (I feel the same urge to wait, but my caution tells me to do it now.)
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Sep 7, 2004
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