How do I prepare my Prius for long term storage?
Before storing the vehicle:
- Have the engine oil changed.
- Have the engine coolant changed if due during time of storage.
- Fill up the fuel tank with the appropriate gasoline for your vehicle.
- Wash the vehicle; use high pressure water or steam to clean underneath.
- Check underneath the floor mats to ensure the carpet is dry.
What happens when a car sits for a year?
There are several things that happen to your car’s structure and chemistry when you let it sit for too long. Such things include gaskets and seals becoming brittle, flat and brittle tires, drained battery, gummed up fuel, rust, and engine oil deteriorating.
How many miles does a 2005 Toyota Prius have?
I purchased a used 2005 Prius 2 years ago ($8500) with 81K miles. It now has 120K miles & I just traded it in (got $4,250 for the trade) for a 2010 Prius ($14,900). The hybrid battery was replaced by the last owner under warranty at 79K. The A/C compressor broke last year, the evaporator broke this year.
How long can a Toyota Prius sit unused?
After all the Prius is the most technologically advanced production car in the World so it should be able to do the job! It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. Click to expand…
How often does a Toyota Prius need to be charged?
It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. The dealer PDI information stated the 12V battery should be charged if the car is left unused every 2 weeks. Trickel charge is recommended. If left longer, the engine should be run in maintenance mode for 30 minutes every 2 months.
Is the Toyota Prius still a good car?
Very reliable and economical! We now have 145,000 miles on our Prius and it has no mechanical problems and drives as good as it did when I purchased it with 67k. Still getting 45 mpg, and I don’t drive easy. Cannot find a better car out there for the money and cost of ownership.