My 2004 Prius is still on the
My 2004 Prius is still on the original front rotor pads at 219,000 miles. Changed rear shoes at 200,000 but still had lining left.
Did let the Prius sit without driving for 3 weeks at 80,000 miles which killed the traction battery pak. Expensive dealer replacement. Much cheaper than a new car
And all else about the car excellent. Still is.
No serious problems at all. Still gets 52 MPG
Freeway driving and not babied either. Never had valves adjusted or looked at as dealer once recommended. They do not need checking as far as I am concerned. Keep those mechanics out of there at all costs. Engine runs good as when we bought it new
Alwas use Mobile one synthetic. Change oil and filter at 10,000 miles and filter only at 5,000 miles. Have no major oil burning issues.
Maybe add a few ounces every 3 months.
Have a 2012 Prius, also and use the same oil and filter routine. Mileage is also around 52 MPG on the highway. Both will run around 50 MPG around town. Love both cars. They do what they were designed fo and do it well.
Toyota does not get enough credut for building these cars. Red in For s magazine way back that the first Prius built did not run.
Also the team that built the first cars got it done one year early.
I never read the end of the Forbs article.
Would like to.
Thank you for your many Prius insights and hints.