You have 15,000 miles remaining on the 3/36,000 warrantee. I'd recommend holding off until closer to the end. But I may not be a good role model.

I bought my 2003 Prius with 49,300 miles in October, well beyond the 3/36,000 warrantee. Although there is about 20,000 miles remaining on the battery and transaxle, IMHO, I have no concerns. In fact, I've already replaced my transaxle oil, twice, with a synthetic:

http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/pri_T_cold.html

Again, I'm not a good role model but I would strongly encourage you to have your transaxle oil changed and a sample tested ASAP.

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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