Does a new engine replace mileage?
No. The odometer is legally required to show the actual total miles travelled by the vehicle. When selling a car with a replacement engine, it is customary to say for example “Mileage is 125,000 miles, but the engine was replaced at 90,000”.
How many miles should a new engine last?
For some time, the average lifespan of a car’s engine was eight years, or 150,000 miles. New designs, better technology and improved service standards in recent years have increased this average life expectancy to about 200,000 miles, or about 10 years.
How many miles till engine is bad?
Standard cars in this day and age are expected to keep running up to 200,000 miles, while cars with electric engines are expected to last for up to 300,000 miles.
How long does a Toyota Prius engine last?
Between Gen 2 and Gen 3 Prius, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. While these issues exist in a mass-produced vehicle, there are many things that Toyota did get right. I want to cover why the engine in Gen 1, 2, and 3 Prius is better than most may think and why they should last longer than most give them credit for.
Are there any problems with Toyota Prius Gen 1?
Visit Torque News homepage for more stories. For instance, oil consumption is a significant problem with Gen 1, 2, and 3 Prius. Many consumers are going to places like Wal-Mart or Jiffy Lube for “cheaper” than the dealer oil changes. What they are doing is causing more harm than good.
When did the Toyota Prius first come out?
Toyota Prius. More than a car, it is a lifestyle and a movement that has been changing people since 1997. The Eco-conscious vehicle was a massive shock to the automotive industry. Many hated the car for what it stood for.
Why do people hate the Toyota Prius so much?
Many hated the car for what it stood for. Still, as time has gone one, many “haters” have now embraced the technology and found that the future is exciting. 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.