You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Maintenance & Repair Toyota Prius Basic Care & Maintenance

Toyota Prius Basic Care & Maintenance

262 messages,  Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 12:39 PM

You are in the Toyota Prius Maintenance & Repair Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer

What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Auto Repair, Hybrid Cars, Hatchback

Messages Page 27 of 27 1 ... 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#257 of 262 Re: Prius Needs $50 Oil Changes [snowboarder4] by 210delray Oct 06, 2009 (9:07 am)
Replying to: snowboarder4 (Oct 06, 2009 8:51 am) As someone who has changed his own oil for over 30 years, you've covered all the basics nicely, but left out the "fun" parts.   Like not being able to get enough leverage to remove the oil drain bolt. Or the oil filter. Or trying to fish the bolt out of your oil-filled drain basin. Or spilling oil (hot!) on the ground or all over your hands and forearms. Or even getting the car up on the ramps without overshooting it. Or backing your car off the ramps forgetting to remove the oil drain basin from underneath.   Yes, all of the above has happened to me, except for overshooting the ramps. Replies to this message: cslasor (Oct 06, 2009 11:51 am)
#258 of 262 Re: Prius Needs $50 Oil Changes [210delray] by cslasor Oct 06, 2009 (11:51 am)
Replying to: 210delray (Oct 06, 2009 9:07 am) Thanks for all the comments! Well, the detailed instructions on how to change the oil wasn't necessary. I do plenty of things myself but I will not change my oil. 'Nuff said about that.   Anyway, I usually figure these guys may or may not know anything about cars and had already decided this particular guy was an idiot. But I did want to make sure oil changes for a Prius wouldn't cost $50. That would certainly negate some of the savings I'd expect to see from the mileage.   I'm looking forward to my Prius test drive!
#259 of 262 Running on electric power only by 63pro Dec 03, 2009 (9:24 am)
Recently bought a 2010 Prius and really love the car so far. Recently had my little "ding" sound alerting me that I needed to fuel up. It brought to mind a question. If I literally ran out of gas, could I continue on electric only and if so, about how long or how many miles could I go without the system going totally dead. Would never like to try and push it that far, but was curious. Thanks, Jim Replies to this message: 210delray (Dec 03, 2009 11:03 am) whitey9 (Dec 03, 2009 11:30 am) snowboarder4 (Dec 03, 2009 12:39 pm)
#260 of 262 Re: Running on electric power only [63pro] by 210delray Dec 03, 2009 (11:03 am)
Replying to: 63pro (Dec 03, 2009 9:24 am) Only a few miles; I wouldn't advise it.
#261 of 262 Re: Running on electric power only [63pro] by whitey9 Dec 03, 2009 (11:30 am)
Replying to: 63pro (Dec 03, 2009 9:24 am) Don't do it. You will be sorry. I ran out once when I should have known better. It was not a pleasant experience. I was driving on the freeway and the whole thing started SLOWING DOWN! I could only re-start the engine, not drive. Even the reverse wouldn't save me. When the warning beep sounds, make plans to stop within 50mi. My Passat gives me 100mi. The '07 Prius doesn't.
#262 of 262 Re: Running on electric power only [63pro] by snowboarder4 Dec 03, 2009 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: 63pro (Dec 03, 2009 9:24 am) Expect a very bad outcome after a very brief duration.     Also, I suggest carrying a spare battery charge pack that costs about $60 in automotive. When I took a group of union officials to the airport for a week-long conference, someone apparently failed to close a door or the rear hatch. Fortunately, I did not need to call for assistance when my starter battery was dead because I always carry an emergency charger. It usually has helped other drivers in hostile winter weather, but also provides power for portable air pump, lights, and other emergency equipment.

Messages Page 27 of 27 1 ... 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Maintenance & Repair Toyota Prius Basic Care & Maintenance