Who does their own Maintenance?
#11
Re: Who does their own Maintenance?
I want to change the oil in my transaxle to type W. I had a quick look and found the pan with the drain plug in it. Okay so I figured out how to get the oil out but how do you get it in? Also where is the transaxle breather hose? Are there any pictures on the web somewhere?
I have changed transmission oil in other cars and done things like replace a leaking inlet manifold gasket, so I am somewhat comfortable working on cars though the high voltage stuff makes me a bit weary, presumably I do not have to mess with that.
thanks Graham
I have changed transmission oil in other cars and done things like replace a leaking inlet manifold gasket, so I am somewhat comfortable working on cars though the high voltage stuff makes me a bit weary, presumably I do not have to mess with that.
thanks Graham
#13
Re: Who does their own Maintenance?
Is Toyota the only source for a Prius shop manual?
My policy on do-it-yourself is that I do it myself whenever I feel comfortable doing it. Oil changes are no-brainers, and I do those on all my vehicles.
I adjust the valves on my Civics and my BMW motorcycle. With some help from a shop manual, those are not difficult to do, and are actually fairly easy ways to save $$'s, and the hassle of driving loaner cars/bikes, since valves have to be adjusted on cold motors.
I save money where I can on maintenance by doing things myself, and then I don't feel too bad when I choose to have the dealer do things I can't or won't do.
Harry
My policy on do-it-yourself is that I do it myself whenever I feel comfortable doing it. Oil changes are no-brainers, and I do those on all my vehicles.
I adjust the valves on my Civics and my BMW motorcycle. With some help from a shop manual, those are not difficult to do, and are actually fairly easy ways to save $$'s, and the hassle of driving loaner cars/bikes, since valves have to be adjusted on cold motors.
I save money where I can on maintenance by doing things myself, and then I don't feel too bad when I choose to have the dealer do things I can't or won't do.
Harry
Last edited by Earthling; 03-30-2007 at 05:53 PM.
#14
Re: Who does their own Maintenance?
I want to change the oil in my transaxle to type W. I had a quick look and found the pan with the drain plug in it. Okay so I figured out how to get the oil out but how do you get it in? Also where is the transaxle breather hose? Are there any pictures on the web somewhere?
I have changed transmission oil in other cars and done things like replace a leaking inlet manifold gasket, so I am somewhat comfortable working on cars though the high voltage stuff makes me a bit weary, presumably I do not have to mess with that.
I have changed transmission oil in other cars and done things like replace a leaking inlet manifold gasket, so I am somewhat comfortable working on cars though the high voltage stuff makes me a bit weary, presumably I do not have to mess with that.
http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/pri_T_cold.html
Bob Wilson
#15
Re: Who does their own Maintenance?
Bob,
Thanks for info it answers how to do it. I have 7 qts of Amsoil universal automatic transmission fluid. Would you recommend using that or buying the w type. The Prius has 153K miles on it and I do not know if the transmission fluid has ever been changed. I do not plan on getting the oil analysed.
Graham
Thanks for info it answers how to do it. I have 7 qts of Amsoil universal automatic transmission fluid. Would you recommend using that or buying the w type. The Prius has 153K miles on it and I do not know if the transmission fluid has ever been changed. I do not plan on getting the oil analysed.
Graham
#16
Re: Who does their own Maintenance?
Hi,
I'd recommend going with the Amsoil for now because the Type WS testing is still in progress. You'll get a couple of good years with the Amsoil ATF anyway.
The critical items are:
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson
Thanks for info it answers how to do it. I have 7 qts of Amsoil universal automatic transmission fluid. Would you recommend using that or buying the w type. The Prius has 153K miles on it and I do not know if the transmission fluid has ever been changed. I do not plan on getting the oil analysed.
The critical items are:
- get a new gasket for the pan (avoid reuse and potential leaks)
- capture a sample even if you don't analyze it (you can decide later)
- drop the pan and wipe everything clean, put the magnet back
- take photos
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson
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