What services you need and what you don't

[Ct. Ken V]

Hi, galaxee,

Thanks for the quick reply. I also know that the 2010 did away with the chain drive inside the Power Split Device (transmission) so that it is gears all the way now (I saw the cutaway comparison somewhere---probably here). And I'm pretty sure the 2010 still has the timing chain instead of a weaker timing belt.

Ken (in Bolton,Ct)

[jaw444]

My car is due for its 40K maintenance. I will be taking it to a new Toyota agency because i moved.

The scheduled maintenance guide says that it's supposed to have the following:

replace engine oil and filter
rotate tires
visually inspect brake linings/drums and break pads

For special operating conditions, it lists 4 things to inspect and also, tighten the nuts and bolts on the chassis.

I don't think i drive under special conditions, except i was driving in heavy stop and go freeway traffic for about a half hour a day, about 4 days per week for about 7 months. Now i'm not.

So i'm planning to just have the basic done.

I just wanted to check with you guys for validation, and to ask what is probably a reasonable price range. I think i paid close to $100 for the 35K maintenance at the other place (same service).

[rusty houndog]

Originally Posted by NightRider

At my 60k service, the tech recommended the following:

1. Service Throttle Body - said it needs cleaning, mentioned butterfly valve

2. Mass Air Flow Sensor - said it needs to be cleaned and reset

3. Drive Belt Replacement - said it controls power steering, showing signs of small cracks.

I live and drive in the desert in Phoenix, mainly highway miles.

Would be interested to here from Galaxee or anyone else that feels confident in responding as to whether or not these items would be necessary in my conditions. I have read through most of the posts but only saw a brief mention of "throttle body".

No of these items are in Galaxee's original post, so I am a little suspicious.

Although Galaxee has a correct idea about changing cracked belts, I would instead suggest it is about time you consider changing your service supplier; they are obviously not telling you the truth.

See Gallaxe's answer to Ct. Ken V and jayman on warm and cold effects on the MAF.

[galaxee]

Originally Posted by rusty houndog

Although Galaxee has a correct idea about changing cracked belts, I would instead suggest it is about time you consider changing your service supplier; they are obviously not telling you the truth.

if they can't show him the cracked belt, sure. but that's why i advised that he ask to be shown the cracks before replacing the belt.

[jaycat9]

I got my Prius new in Jan 08 and am coming up on 95,000 miles now in about 21 months. In the original post there were several services recommended to be done at about 100,000 miles. I'm wondering how many of those I really need right now and how many I could probably wait on a little longer, say to like 120,000 miles.

These are the only services/maintenance that have ever been done to my Prius:
-oil changes every 5-6k miles
-engine air filter at 30k and 70k miles
-cabin air filter at 55k miles
-tires at 60k miles (waited til it was kinda scary driving in rain!)

I've got a good relationship with my service guy at the dealer. He's never tried to sell me anything -- just asks what I want and I say just an oil change. At about 80k miles I asked if there were maintenance things coming up that I would need to do. He said yes but because my car was so young age-wise (as opposed to mileage-wise) that I could hold off a bit longer.

Is this true? And does anyone have any thoughts / recommendations about what (if anything) I should have done soon? Thanks.

[jayman]

If your car has a clean bill of health, I suppose you could hold off a bit. Had a cvt fluid change yet??

[jaycat9]

Originally Posted by jayman

If your car has a clean bill of health, I suppose you could hold off a bit. Had a cvt fluid change yet??

Thanks for the response -- No, haven't had the CVT fluid change yet. Just the regular oil changes, and the air filters and tires are the only things I've ever had done (well, and a back window replacement following an unfortunately placed foul ball).

Do you think I should get the CVT fluid change now?

[jayman]

Yes, I would have the CVT fluid changed. Easy enough as a DIY, there are threads here that document the procedure in painful detail