100k service confirmation

[PA Prius]

I'm taking my '04 in for its 100k service on Friday. Up until this point I have changed the oil and filter, air filters, and replaced tires myself. But I'm thinking she needs a good check over at this milestone. I happen to also be going to have my 50 year physical tomorrow, so maybe it's a mid-life thing. Anyway, this is what I plan to have done. Am I missing or misunderstanding anything?

Replace spark plugs-- I know they aren't due until 120k, but it will likely be at least 150k until I am back at the dealer.

Transaxle fluid - replace

Engine and inverter fluid - replace? Is this one fluid or two different ones. Mine is still nice and pink, so maybe I'll let it go??

PCV valve - replace

Also, what should I expect to pay for this?

Thanks Galaxee for your Sticky in this forum.

PA P

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by PA Prius

Engine and inverter fluid - replace? Is this one fluid or two different ones. Mine is still nice and pink, so maybe I'll let it go??

Two separate coolant loops - one for the engine, the other for the inverter and transaxle. 100K miles is a long time to have the same coolant in service; since you don't plan to have further significant work done until 150K miles, I suggest that you have both coolant loops drained and replaced now.

Good luck with your car's service and with your physical exam.

[galaxee]

that about covers it service-wise.

expect probably 4-5 hours plus parts/fluids at whatever labor rate they charge.

[PA Prius]

Thanks for your assistance. I am currently sitting in the waiting room at New Holland Toyota. There were two additional items I wanted checked out before my Platinum warranty expires in 450 miles. One was the broken upper glovebox spring/hinge. It is not covered and would cost about $150. to fix, so that will stay as is. Second is the sticky shifter. It started clicking when shifting almost a year ago and now it sticks-- so we have to nudge it back to the normal resting position, otherwise it will stay in the D or R position. Mechanic just told me there is a plastic piece warped, likely from heat. Toyota will cover this under the Platinum warranty-- the whole shifter needs to be replaced, would have been about $350. for the part.

Also, the mechanic said there is a bit of corrosion around the water pump, indicating the start of a slow leak, so he'll replace that under warranty as well. Unfortunately I can no longer say that I have not needed to do anything to this car other than routine maintenance. But I suppose 100k problem-free isn't so bad!

The service here is very good-- nice waiting room. In addition to all the comfy chairs, there are four cubicles, wireless internet, free coffee and soft drinks. And they said I would get a free loaner if they aren't finished by the time I need to get to my next meeting. Of course I haven't seen the bill yet!

PA P

[PA Prius]

My bill was $325.50 for spark plugs, engine coolant, and transaxle/inverter fluid. Price is inline I suppose. I also asked about the PCV valve and was told in the Prius it is just an orfice and is not replaceable.

Thanks again for your assistance.

PA P

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by PA Prius

... I also asked about the PCV valve and was told in the Prius it is just an orfice and is not replaceable.

This definitely is untrue; see attached photos. The first photo shows the old PCV valve installed on the engine; must remove the engine wire harness over the engine valve cover for access.

The second photo shows the newly installed PCV valve in upper right corner of removed valve cover (photos from my 2001; 2G is essentially the same).