TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

2008 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide
105,000 Miles or 126 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine/inverter coolant
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__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
NOTE: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten
the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow from
the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the Freshmode.
Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
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Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light ( MAINT REQD) or the messageOIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to Engine/inverter Coolant in theExplanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more
information.
4Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. Refer to Engine/
inverter Coolant  in theExplanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more information.

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110,000 Miles or 132 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsTighten nuts and bolts on chassis D
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115,000 Miles or 138 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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2008 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Replace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tires
Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
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__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
6
__ Engine/inverter coolant3
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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M
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light ( MAINT REQD) or the messageOIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to Engine/inverter Coolant in the Explanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more information.4Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.5Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty. For vehicles corresponding to PZEV for California, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York and Vermont, replacement interval is 150,000 miles.
6Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

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The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the
maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance
log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be performed. Please note
that many maintenance items should be performed only by a qualified technician. For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself, see the
 Vehicle Maintenance and Care and Do-It-Yourself Maintenance sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component
for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician
immediately.
BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust
covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
BRAKE LINES AND HOSES
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these
operations.
BRAKE LININGS/DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS/DISCS
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and
excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and
fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, desert or dusty
areas may shorten filter’s life. More frequent replacement may be necessary.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Inspect at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component for signs of
leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
DRIVE BELTS
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary.
Replace the belts if they are damaged.
DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
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2008 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide
ENGINE AIR FILTER
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
ENGINE/INVERTER COOLANT
Drain the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses and
connections for corrosion and leaks. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary. A
qualified technician should perform these operations. (For further details, refer to “Radiator,
Condenser and Hoses” in the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” section of the
Owner’s Manual.)
NOTE:
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The replacement
intervals for engine coolant recommended in this booklet are based on replacement
with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate,
non-amine, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology (i.e. a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). If another type of
ethylene-glycol coolant is used, replacement intervals may be different.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. For recommended
oil grade and viscosity, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician
should perform this operation.
EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage.
Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK BAND AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT
SYSTEM HOSES
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks, and loose or leaking connections. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary.
NUTS AND BOLTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to
specified torque.
RADIATOR, CONDENSER, AND/OR INTERCOOLER
Inspect for debris, corrosion and signs of damage. Have any problem repaired immediately by a
qualified technician.
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SPARK PLUGS
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped. A
qualified technician should perform this operation.
STEERING GEAR BOX
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified technician.
STEERING LINKAGE AND BOOTS
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Inspect the linkage
for bending and damage and the dust boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any
damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated at specified intervals according to the instructions in theOwner’s
Manual
. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
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For your convenience, scheduled maintenance
information for your vehicle is also available at
www.ToyotaOwnersOnline.com
You can use the information located on this web
site to determine when your Toyota requires
servicing. Once in the scheduled maintenance
guide section, simply select your vehicle’s
model, year and current maintenance interval.
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Safety Precautions
Your Toyota Prius has both high-voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. Both DC and AC high voltage are very dangerous and can cause personal injury, severe burns, electric shock and even fatal injury.
To avoid personal injury, please follow all caution labels attached to high-voltage parts. Do not touch or attempt to remove or replace any high-voltage (orange-colored) wiring and connectors. Do not touch the service plug located in the driver’s side trim of the trunk.
If an accident occurs, do not touch any high-voltage wiring, connectors or parts such as the inverter unit or hybrid vehicle battery assembly.
Do not touch the potassium hydroxide electrolyte that might spill or leak from the hybrid vehicle battery as a result of the accident. If potassium hydroxide electrolyte gets on your skin or in your eyes, neutralize it immediately with a saturated boric acid solution (ratio: 80 grams boric acid to two liters water). Seek immediate medical attention.
If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it with a Class D powder-type fire extinguisher.
KEEP IT GENUINE
Stick with the kind of parts your Toyota was
built with — Genuine Toyota Parts!
Genuine Toyota Parts are manufactured
specifically for your year and model Toyota.
They’re just like the parts your vehicle was built
with, so they’re the best choice in terms of fit,
performance and overall quality.
You can get additional details about
specific Genuine Toyota Parts at
www.ToyotaOwnersOnline.com. To purchase
the parts you need for do-it-yourself jobs, call
your Toyota dealer for availability.

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