How many miles can a Toyota Prius go for?
The Prius is designed to last for around 200,000 miles. Some people can get a hundred thousand more miles out of it (up to 300,000), and a lucky few can even get more than that. But the chances of something going wrong that requires an expensive repair go up the older the car is and the more mileage it has.
How many miles has Jesse put on his Prius?
We checked in with Jesse and he offered to share his experience and tell interested readers his secret for keeping a Prius running indefinitely. Do a little quick math when you see Jesse’s past cars and their mileage and you will see that Jesse has put about 1 million miles on Prius cars.
Can a Toyota Prius battery last 250, 000 miles?
One Toyota Prius owner tells all. Exactly one year ago, Torque News did a story asking, “Can a Prius Battery Last 250,000 Miles?” The answer, of course, is “Yes!” The story was courtesy of Jesse Rudavsky. Jesse is a green vehicle advocate and contributor behind the scenes to Torque News.
How often do you change the oil in a Toyota Prius?
In order to hit 300k or better it is pretty simple. I change the oil every 5k or so using the required 0w20 full synthetic. If you drive very gentle, you could safely go 7-8k. I also change the planetary gearset fluid out every 100k or so and will probably start doing it sooner as the car gets older.
What makes a Toyota Prius last so long?
Toyota built the Prius as a car that would last. They created it to be eco-friendly and in more ways than just a fuel miser. Prius takes less engine and transmission oil. The coolant is changed far less often, and the brakes last what seems to be like forever.
Are there any flaws in the Toyota Prius?
Toyota makes an impressive engine, even if there are some flaws. These flaws mainly come out when the engines are neglected by the owner/operator of the Prius. There are plenty of Prius on the road today with hundreds of thousands of miles on them doing just fine. The engines are ticking away perfectly, and why? Maintenance.
What makes the Toyota Prius such an attractive vehicle?
If you have never heard of Toyota, you may be living under a rock. The company that makes the famous hybrid, Prius, has a pretty large following. The question is, what makes the Toyota Prius such an attractive vehicle?