What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sfv41901, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    @m.wynn nudged me to 0w-40:whistle:.

    I didn’t really notice the engine before, but I was running redline 5w-30, so it surprising ;).

    I consume a quart every 5k miles so spending $20 more per oil change (and feeding our Prius in between) on red line was something I discontinued in favor of 0w-40:).

    But 0w-40 works for me(y).
     
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    Keep a close eye on consumption, you may find it improves with this new oil since it remains thicker at high temperatures. If you notice a change (or don't notice one) keep us informed. I'm at 115k and burning nothing but worried for when that time comes.
     
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  3. Raytheeagle

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    I check the level every Saturday along with the oil catch can ;).

    No need to worry about oil consumption if you check frequently and top up as needed:).

    Awareness avoids future headaches(y).
     
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    Ur manual says 0w-20? Mine says 5w-30 and 15w-40 lol.
     
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    Our oil cap also says 0w-20:whistle:.

    But I’m a bad boy:oops:.

    For the right reason though:).

    My motives are good(y).
     
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    My oil cap doesnt say sh!t lol, its all blank...
     
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    Toyota recommends different oil weights for the Prius for different countries. This is based on things like emissions, laws and environment. The 0w-20 weight here in the US is incredibly thin, especially for higher temperature areas.
     
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    Are you at 200K yet? And at 54mpg also (y)
     
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    190k and going strong :).

    But getting that Prime itch again:oops:.

    We’ll see if it’s makes it to 200k under our ownership (y).
     
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    :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

    Life on the edge, that's Ray:cool:. Next week he'll be posting hang time numbers from his latest base jump:whistle:.
     
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    :ROFLMAO::LOL::ROFLMAO::LOL::ROFLMAO::LOL:.

    If only:sick:.

    Instead this married father of 2 did scouting for food and family portraits today:).

    Definitely safer (y).
     
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    That means you can put anything in there and it will still operate :cool:
     
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    Thanks for the information! im gonna try with some tomato juice!
     
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    Finally saw this one in person. SIMPLY CLEAN props
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    Not a Prius, but Sean and Roger lowered my brother's Audi S4 yesterday. IMG_20181111_172837.jpeg

    Pixel 2 XL ?
     
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    My cap says 710...;)
     
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    lol, this has legit happened to me... lol, someone asked me why it said "710" on their oil cap... They were pretty amazed when i turned it around and it said "oil" lol.
     
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    Nimbus phone mount and loving it...


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