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Old 10-18-2012, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Zulfiqar View Post
I have also seen a Prius CVT opened up, firstly it weighs about as much as the engine, and for drive it uses 2 massively big motors - its fluid is basically used to cool it down and lube for the gear mesh. no hydraulic purpose. It is a good design but extremely expensive to repair.
Good to know that, and thanks for the info.

What would be your recommendation for fluid change interval on Prius?
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