Originally Posted by Lance from Oregon

You should have also received a Toyota Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide with your Prius to record maintenance in.

It says every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.

A warning light will also come on in your dashboard, once you have gone 5,000 miles since it was reset.

If you really want to BABY your Prius, change it every 3,000 miles. Or simply use synthetic oil when you change it every 5,000. But every 1,500?? That is ridiculous.

You need to realize that folks often develop an emotional bond with their Prius. And can thus go overboard sometimes, just as some people do when they are in love.

The warning sign is when you find yourself telling your Prius that you it.

Sounds like your local garage may be trying to take advantage of your feelings for your Prius.

Lance