I’m the original owner of a
I’m the original owner of a 2010 Toyota Prius now with 186k miles. The front brake pads have 40% and rear pads 50% remaining; engine braking shift lever helps. Now for the Cons.
Unfortunately the owner’s manual has a liberal maintenance schedule. Since Prius are mainly driven in cities where MPG shines, stop and go are still hard miles and oil should be changed at 5k intervals not 10k.
I suspect damaged fuel injectors and rings a factor
in MPG of 33. The touted lifetime coolant should be replaced every 50k miles otherwise turns acidic
eating head gasket and water pump.
The ‘lifetime seal’ CVT oil should be drained at first 30k miles and thereafter every 60k. CVT exhibits high rev spikes likely a factor in poor gas mileage.
The traction battery failed just after warranty expired at 150k miles.