Change Car Oil Filter Toyota Prius

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h45–1h00 ~75–100£
Estimated time 0h45–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–100£
Difficulty Easy

When should you change the Toyota Prius oil filter?

The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.

Should you change the oil filter at every Toyota Prius oil change?

It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.

Is it difficult to change the Toyota Prius oil filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Prius 1998-2003 1998-2003 1.5 16V Electricity,Petrol (1NZ-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius 2004-2009 2004-2009 1.5 16V Electricity,Petrol (1NZ-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.8 16V VVT-i Plug-in Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE), 1.8 16V VVTi Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius 2015-2022 2015-2022 1.8 16V VVT-i Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE), 1.8 16V VVT-i Plug in Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius α 2012-2016 2012-2016 1.8 16V VVT-i Plug-in Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE) Electricity, Petrol

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