Anyone know what a BG Kit is?

alsgameroom · 11-10-2005, 08:32 AM

I just got off the phone with the service person and scheduled my 5000 mile maintenance under my service plan.

So I asked whats included with this service..and faster than the disclaimer at the end of a car sales commercial I was told.

Scribbled it all down .....here it is...

oil change w/ filter
lube doors (theres no grease on them now)
lube suspension (really there are grease fittings? me thinks not )
check air filter
check brakes
check lights
check fluids
install BG kit
road test

I had to question whats the installation of the BG Kit? I was told its a fuel and oil additive. Does anyone know what exactly this is and its purpose?

thanks.. Al

maggieddd · 11-10-2005, 09:10 AM

what kind of service plan do you have?

Kiloran · 11-10-2005, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by alsgameroom@Nov 10 2005, 09:32 AM
I just got off the phone with the service person and scheduled my 5000 mile maintenance under my service plan.

So I asked whats included with this service..and faster than the disclaimer at the end of a car sales commercial I was told.

Scribbled it all down .....here it is...

oil change w/ filter
lube doors (theres no grease on them now)
lube suspension (really there are grease fittings? me thinks not )
check air filter
check brakes
check lights
check fluids
install BG kit
road test

I had to question whats the installation of the BG Kit? I was told its a fuel and oil additive. Does anyone know what exactly this is and its purpose?
thanks.. Al

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BG Fuel System Maintainance Kit

List Price ~$28.00

Thes BG Kit inludes BG's 44K Fuel System Cleaner, Fuel System Dryer, as well as battery anti-corrosion pads.

alsgameroom · 11-10-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by Kiloran@Nov 10 2005, 10:15 AM
BG Fuel System Maintainance Kit

List Price ~$28.00

Thes BG Kit inludes BG's 44K Fuel System Cleaner, Fuel System Dryer, as well as battery anti-corrosion pads.

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thanks..

I found BG's website heres the stuff:
http://www.bgprod.com/products/fuelair.html

I guess since Toyota actually uses these products, they must work!

- Al

BTW I have the classic plan

maggieddd · 11-10-2005, 09:35 AM

so how exactly does this plan work?

alsgameroom · 11-10-2005, 10:09 AM

the plan works like this...every 5000 miles I get free service -
but the plan expires in 1 year...(

sneaky devils) I figger' I might only have 13-14 k in 1 year so I'll just get the 15,000 service then.

What I have is called the "classic" plan.. they gave it to me as an incentive to buy so as I always say.... if its free its for me!

I have 3 certificates, and I simply present one at each 5k service.

the documentation sez this:
every 5k miles factory trained techs will perform necessary preventative maintenance that will prolong the live of your new Prius. Your Toyota Auto Care benefits include:
Oil and Filter changes
lubrication of key chassis parts
complete 19 point inspection which is this:

fluids check and replenished:
windshield wiper
brake master cyminder
p/s (if equipped) ...huh.. you can get manual steernig still?
coolant (I assume ICE and ECU on pri)
differential.. probably not on Pri
clutch master cylender (manual tranny..not on pri I'm sure)
transfer case (4wd only)
tranny (definitely not on pri)

visual inspection items:
air filter
axle boots
drive boots
pcv valce
cooling system (for leaks)
exhause/muffler
hoses
wipers
shocks/suspension
tire pressure (check and adjust) I'm sure they'll reduce my tp

tire wear

hope this explains it!

- Al

maggieddd · 11-10-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by alsgameroom@Nov 10 2005, 10:09 AM
the plan works like this...every 5000 miles I get free service -
but the plan expires in 1 year...( sneaky devils) I figger' I might only have 13-14 k in 1 year so I'll just get the 15,000 service then.

What I have is called the "classic" plan.. they gave it to me as an incentive to buy so as I always say.... if its free its for me!

I have 3 certificates, and I simply present one at each 5k service.

the documentation sez this:
every 5k miles factory trained techs will perform necessary preventative maintenance that will prolong the live of your new Prius. Your Toyota Auto Care benefits include:
Oil and Filter changes
lubrication of key chassis parts
complete 19 point inspection which is this:

fluids check and replenished:
windshield wiper
brake master cyminder
p/s (if equipped) ...huh.. you can get manual steernig still?
coolant (I assume ICE and ECU on pri)
differential.. probably not on Pri
clutch master cylender (manual tranny..not on pri I'm sure)
transfer case (4wd only)
tranny (definitely not on pri)

visual inspection items:
air filter
axle boots
drive boots
pcv valce
cooling system (for leaks)
exhause/muffler
hoses
wipers
shocks/suspension
tire pressure (check and adjust) I'm sure they'll reduce my tp
tire wear
hope this explains it!

- Al

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thanks, and how do you get this plan? where do you have to take your car for the service?

Maytrix · 11-10-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by maggieddd@Nov 10 2005, 10:17 AM
thanks, and how do you get this plan? where do you have to take your car for the service?

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It sounds like it was something you would have needed to do at purchase. I can't imagine it being a worthwhile purchase after.

As seen in other posts, just bring the car in and tell them what you want done - don't tell them what "service" your bringing it in for (i.e. 15k mile service..etc). Only exceptions I'd make is when more than visual inspections are required, such as the 30k mile service.

Tempus · 11-10-2005, 10:25 AM

Apparently lots of Toyota Dealers add the BG "MOA" Oil Additive as part of their regular oil change.

http://www.bgprod.com/products/engineoil.html

One of the big things it claims is that it's a sludge preventative, and given the uproar caused by the sludging Toyota Engines, it may just be a CYA.

I specify that they are NOT to use it on mine. I put in Mobil1 which is plenty sludge resistant for me, and the BG additive is straight 30 Weight, not Multi-Vis. I see no reason to compromise the viscosity of my oil for the possible benefit of the sludge prevention.

Though, I must admit, of all the oil additives that one seems to have a good track record.

maggieddd · 11-10-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by Maytrix@Nov 10 2005, 10:22 AM
It sounds like it was something you would have needed to do at purchase. I can't imagine it being a worthwhile purchase after.

As seen in other posts, just bring the car in and tell them what you want done - don't tell them what "service" your bringing it in for (i.e. 15k mile service..etc). Only exceptions I'd make is when more than visual inspections are required, such as the 30k mile service.

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I don't think this is a plan offered by Toyota which you purchase at the dealer while purchasing a car. He is not talking about changing his oil at the 5000 mile interval that is stated in your Passport.
I think this is something completly different

11-10-2005, 08:32 AM	#1
alsgameroom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 117 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I just got off the phone with the service person and scheduled my 5000 mile maintenance under my service plan. So I asked whats included with this service..and faster than the disclaimer at the end of a car sales commercial I was told. Scribbled it all down .....here it is... oil change w/ filter lube doors (theres no grease on them now) lube suspension (really there are grease fittings? me thinks not ) check air filter check brakes check lights check fluids install BG kit road test I had to question whats the installation of the BG Kit? I was told its a fuel and oil additive. Does anyone know what exactly this is and its purpose? thanks.. Al __________________ proud owner of "Misti" - '05 Millenium Silver (Coastal EV mod, front end protector, classic chrome splash guards, side window vents, priushoods leather glovebox & dash covers, GT Seat Covers, Heated Seat mod, HeatShield Front Sunshade, zinno wax!)

11-10-2005, 09:10 AM	#2
maggieddd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,081 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 2	what kind of service plan do you have?

11-10-2005, 09:35 AM	#5
maggieddd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,081 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 2	so how exactly does this plan work?

11-10-2005, 10:09 AM	#6
alsgameroom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 117 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	the plan works like this...every 5000 miles I get free service - but the plan expires in 1 year...( sneaky devils) I figger' I might only have 13-14 k in 1 year so I'll just get the 15,000 service then. What I have is called the "classic" plan.. they gave it to me as an incentive to buy so as I always say.... if its free its for me! I have 3 certificates, and I simply present one at each 5k service. the documentation sez this: every 5k miles factory trained techs will perform necessary preventative maintenance that will prolong the live of your new Prius. Your Toyota Auto Care benefits include: Oil and Filter changes lubrication of key chassis parts complete 19 point inspection which is this: fluids check and replenished: windshield wiper brake master cyminder p/s (if equipped) ...huh.. you can get manual steernig still? coolant (I assume ICE and ECU on pri) differential.. probably not on Pri clutch master cylender (manual tranny..not on pri I'm sure) transfer case (4wd only) tranny (definitely not on pri) visual inspection items: air filter axle boots drive boots pcv valce cooling system (for leaks) exhause/muffler hoses wipers shocks/suspension tire pressure (check and adjust) I'm sure they'll reduce my tp tire wear hope this explains it! - Al

11-10-2005, 10:25 AM	#9
Tempus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,693 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Apparently lots of Toyota Dealers add the BG "MOA" Oil Additive as part of their regular oil change. http://www.bgprod.com/products/engineoil.html One of the big things it claims is that it's a sludge preventative, and given the uproar caused by the sludging Toyota Engines, it may just be a CYA. I specify that they are NOT to use it on mine. I put in Mobil1 which is plenty sludge resistant for me, and the BG additive is straight 30 Weight, not Multi-Vis. I see no reason to compromise the viscosity of my oil for the possible benefit of the sludge prevention. Though, I must admit, of all the oil additives that one seems to have a good track record.