07 Prius 15k service....$139.00!!!!!

[tekn8]

Looking for feedback on fellow Prius owners getting shafted on Toyota service/maintenace costs...

My last 15K mile service bill at the local Toyota Prime dealer consists of:

#1 01Toz015 standard service
Service includes lube, oil, filter, rotate tires, set pressures, chk all lights, inspect fr/rr brakes. Chk, cooling sys, Install fuel sys clnr, repl air filter, grease drive shaft, steering knuckle, chk idle and throttle position.
$90.72

1 of 17801-21040 Element Sub-Assy
$16.53

1 of 67104 Wynns F/I Clean
$9.99

1 of PKPRIUS Filter Kit
$13.85

1 of Misc
$1

1 of Misc/Environmental
$5.44

Tax
$2.02

Grand Total
$139.55!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, this is basically for an oil change.

[F8L]

I was dumb and bought the service package back in 2005 when I was still unsure of the servicing of the car.

To date though, I've only spent $0.98 in repairs in 60k miles of driving. I almost wish something would go wrong with the car so I could use my warranty but the darn thing won't break. lol

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by tekn8

Looking for feedback on fellow Prius owners getting shafted on Toyota service/maintenace costs...
Grand Total
$139.55!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, this is basically for an oil change.

I agree that you are getting ripped off. There's something to be said for replacing the air filter at 15K mile intervals if it is dirty. That is the interval that I follow.

However if you geared up to DIY, it would cost you $13 for the air filter, $4 for the oil filter, and $4 for a name-brand mineral oil (plus shipping on the parts, and assuming that you look for local sales on the oil).

If you are not able to DIY, I suggest that you just pay for the engine oil/oil filter change. Most Toyota dealers usually will charge $30 or less. Then buy the air filter from your dealer's parts dept and replace it yourself. Regarding tire rotation, if you must pay for it then 10K mile intervals are sufficient after the initial rotation at 5K miles.

[JimboK]

To add a little to Patrick's excellent advice:

The air filters are easy even for a non-DIY-type person. They take two minutes (max) and require no tools.

Check with your local Goodyear dealer to see if they might rotate your tires for free. Some Goodyear dealers will rotate OEM Goodyear tires for free; at least one in my area does.

[lefat1]

u can get an oil change and tire rotation for $18.99 at most goodyear, tires+ and other stores...just watch for the bait and switch and so forth

[Ichiro]

Compared to what Volvo dealers charge for regularly schedule maintenance, that's a bargain. I think we were charged something like $400 for 50K miles on our S40.
Diagnosing a check engine light requires Volvo hardware and costs $180.

[patsparks]

If you ask the price up front then there are no nasty surprises. If the quote is too high then ask them to cut it back (like FI clean no need) or go elsewhere.

[jayman]

Originally Posted by tekn8

Service includes lube

There is nothing to "lube" I have searched 4 years now and have yet to find a zerk - or "grease tit" as forum member Hobbit would call them

Originally Posted by tekn8

oil, filter

Should be no more than $30

Originally Posted by tekn8

rotate tires, set pressures

Every 15,000 miles or every 5,000 miles? I rotate mine every 10,000 miles, I check pressure at least once a week. Easy to do yourself, I'd pay no more than $30 to have it done

Originally Posted by tekn8

chk all lights

Should take 30 secs max. I would not pay for this

Originally Posted by tekn8

inspect fr/rr brakes

Every 15,000 miles?? Many Prius out there have +120,000 miles on original brakes. If there is road salt in winter, clean and lube the caliper slide pins every Spring. Forum member Hobbit has a nice writeup on the rear brakes too

Originally Posted by tekn8

Chk, cooling sys

The engine and inverter coolant tanks are see-through. I would not pay for this

Originally Posted by tekn8

Install fuel sys clnr

A complete waste of money. A bottle of Techron maybe every 3-4 years. Most of that stuff is snake oil, some can actually harm the fuel system

Originally Posted by tekn8

repl air filter

All depends on the road conditions. If dusty, the cabin air filter and engine air filter may even need to be done sooner

Originally Posted by tekn8

grease drive shaft, steering knuckle

Bull and S***! There isn't a zerk anywhere on a Prius. Are you sure they didn't confuse your Prius with my FJ Cruiser? Oh, even my FJ doesn't have any zerks on the "steering knuckle." My Dad had a 1980 Toyota pickup that did have front steering knuckles

Originally Posted by tekn8

chk idle and throttle position.

Why? Is it acting up? Check Engine light on??

As you can tell, dealerships are trying to make a lot of profit off servicing, especially for bogus/imaginary service items

[lenjack]

You're lucky they didn't sell you the "deluxe" package, which includes the Brooklyn Bridge!

[tochatihu]

Please see our excellent Galaxee's posts on what is required. Then see many others about what is easy and cheap to DIY.

As more new members join Prius Chat, I fully expect these complaints to increase. Toyota shops are inclined to make money, and the only only who can control your expenses is...you.