I have a 2006 Prius that just hit 250k miles. Just paid for the traction battery to be serviced (not totally replaced), so want to make sure the engine lasts as long as possible.
Have been using Dino 5w-30 at Valvoline Instant Oil Change every 4k for the 40k I put on it, don't know anything about previous service. I drive mostly city & suburban miles, lots of hills, very hot & humid. I'm not much of a leadfoot and I do a fair amount of idling with the AC on (which in a Prius mostly runs off the traction battery but the car will restart in order to charge it back up). Have noticed that the engine makes more noise under acceleration than is normal for a Prius (still quieter than non hybrids).
Am interested in doing my own oil & filter changes using quality products (so I assume this means an 0w-20 synthetic). Would also like to extend the interval between changes, if prudent. So, what oil & filter combo would you recommend?
Thanks
Have been using Dino 5w-30 at Valvoline Instant Oil Change every 4k for the 40k I put on it, don't know anything about previous service. I drive mostly city & suburban miles, lots of hills, very hot & humid. I'm not much of a leadfoot and I do a fair amount of idling with the AC on (which in a Prius mostly runs off the traction battery but the car will restart in order to charge it back up). Have noticed that the engine makes more noise under acceleration than is normal for a Prius (still quieter than non hybrids).
Am interested in doing my own oil & filter changes using quality products (so I assume this means an 0w-20 synthetic). Would also like to extend the interval between changes, if prudent. So, what oil & filter combo would you recommend?
Thanks
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