60k Maintenance

ScottY · 10-03-2007, 11:24 AM

Just dropped off my 05 Prius for 60k maintenance this morning, I would like to thank galaxee for her list . Otherwise, dealer's "recommended" 60k service is $400!

I have them do the following,
- Transaxle fluid drain and fill, $60. I also ask them to take a sample for analysis. I use BlackStone for my UOA.
- Alignment, $130. Haven't done it since 30k.
- PCV valve replacement, $17.80
- Clean and adjust rear brakes, $54.00.
- Other inspection listed in the manual, FREE

I did the engine oil/filter change over the weekend and changed air filter at 50k. I checked the engine air filter when I change the oil, still looks pretty clean. So I decided not to change it at 60k per the manual. The price is pretty reasonable, I think. This is Competition Toyota located in Middle Island, LI, NY.

**efusco** · 10-03-2007, 11:27 AM

$130 for an alignment!! Shouldn't it be about 1/2 that?

ScottY · 10-03-2007, 11:33 AM

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$130 for an alignment!! Shouldn't it be about 1/2 that?
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Is it? I've done it at another dealership at 30k, it was almost the same price. How much they charge you for alignment doc?

viking31 · 10-03-2007, 11:38 AM

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$130 for an alignment!! Shouldn't it be about 1/2 that?
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Yes, that seems high. I paid $80.00 from a local Toyota dealer for an alignment.

I got 47,000 miles from the OEM Integrities. Recently went to Sams Club for some Michelin X's and was told I was in need of an alignment.

Rick
#4 2006

galaxee · 10-03-2007, 11:46 AM

130 is high for an alignment. i think it should be more like 80-90 depending on hourly labor costs up there.

you're welcome! that's what we aimed for, people not getting screwed.

**efusco** · 10-03-2007, 11:50 AM

Agreed, I think it was $75-80 here....Maybe they're including the tire rotation in your price?

ScottY · 10-03-2007, 11:59 AM

Nope, did not ask for rotation, and the quote only listed alignment for that price. I thought $130 was the "normal" price. I'll ask other shops next time.

Thanks everyone for their input.

paprius4030 · 10-03-2007, 01:19 PM

Yeah the alignment is way too high!!! When I bought tires(they were on sale) at the dealer they charged me $69.95 for the alignment and that included one free alignment a year for as long as I owned the car.

dmckinstry · 10-03-2007, 03:31 PM

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Just dropped off my 05 Prius for 60k maintenance this morning, I would like to thank galaxee for her list . Otherwise, dealer's "recommended" 60k service is $400!

I have them do the following,
- Transaxle fluid drain and fill, $60. I also ask them to take a sample for analysis. I use BlackStone for my UOA.
- Alignment, $130. Haven't done it since 30k.
- PCV valve replacement, $17.80
- Clean and adjust rear brakes, $54.00.
- Other inspection listed in the manual, FREE

I did the engine oil/filter change over the weekend and changed air filter at 50k. I checked the engine air filter when I change the oil, still looks pretty clean. So I decided not to change it at 60k per the manual. The price is pretty reasonable, I think. This is Competition Toyota located in Middle Island, LI, NY.
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Alignment seems high. Did that have to use shims on the rear? I can't remember what Les Schwab charged.

Only $17.80 for the PCV replacement? Seem a lot more work than that. Transaxle drain and fill doesn't seem unreasonable. Not much labor, but the fluid I guess is $40. Since it's that cheap (I'll ask for numbers before they do it.), I'll have them do the drain and fill and brake, etc. (everything but the alignment) when I get it in next. I'm at 59.2k now.

Thanks for the numbers. It'll give me a comparative base with my dealer. I'll ask for the fluid sample also.

Dave M.

ScottY · 10-03-2007, 04:22 PM

Just got a call from the dealer. They recommend that I don't do the transaxle fluid change because it is "good till 100k" and I'm wasting my money doing it. I told them that from the analysis data of other Prius owners, the fluid is not in good condition at 60k miles. So I asked them to do it for me anyways and I can share my oil analysis result with them if they like.

I think it's nice for them to call me to let me know that I might be wasting money on certain things.

Edit: Apparently, the tech left before the service advisory called me. I'm dropping it off tomorrow again to do the transaxle fluid change.

10-03-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Just dropped off my 05 Prius for 60k maintenance this morning, I would like to thank galaxee for her list . Otherwise, dealer's "recommended" 60k service is $400! I have them do the following, - Transaxle fluid drain and fill, $60. I also ask them to take a sample for analysis. I use BlackStone for my UOA. - Alignment, $130. Haven't done it since 30k. - PCV valve replacement, $17.80 - Clean and adjust rear brakes, $54.00. - Other inspection listed in the manual, FREE I did the engine oil/filter change over the weekend and changed air filter at 50k. I checked the engine air filter when I change the oil, still looks pretty clean. So I decided not to change it at 60k per the manual. The price is pretty reasonable, I think. This is Competition Toyota located in Middle Island, LI, NY. __________________ 05 Millennium Silver Metallic, Package #3 (package with SKS and all airbags) mud flaps MFD hood bumper protector CAN-View with OBD-II function Coastal EV mod mesh grill DICE iPod integration + ground loop isolated audio in "Prius" license plate frame Thule roof rack and snowboard carriers (winter only)

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10-03-2007, 11:27 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,225 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	$130 for an alignment!! Shouldn't it be about 1/2 that?

10-03-2007, 11:46 AM	#5
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,072 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	130 is high for an alignment. i think it should be more like 80-90 depending on hourly labor costs up there. you're welcome! that's what we aimed for, people not getting screwed.

10-03-2007, 11:50 AM	#6
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,225 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	Agreed, I think it was $75-80 here....Maybe they're including the tire rotation in your price?

10-03-2007, 11:59 AM	#7
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Nope, did not ask for rotation, and the quote only listed alignment for that price. I thought $130 was the "normal" price. I'll ask other shops next time. Thanks everyone for their input.

10-03-2007, 01:19 PM	#8
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,046 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Yeah the alignment is way too high!!! When I bought tires(they were on sale) at the dealer they charged me $69.95 for the alignment and that included one free alignment a year for as long as I owned the car.

10-03-2007, 04:22 PM	#10
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Just got a call from the dealer. They recommend that I don't do the transaxle fluid change because it is "good till 100k" and I'm wasting my money doing it. I told them that from the analysis data of other Prius owners, the fluid is not in good condition at 60k miles. So I asked them to do it for me anyways and I can share my oil analysis result with them if they like. I think it's nice for them to call me to let me know that I might be wasting money on certain things. Edit: Apparently, the tech left before the service advisory called me. I'm dropping it off tomorrow again to do the transaxle fluid change.