2008 Prius just reached 30K - Mainentance?

Compdunz · 08-03-2009, 03:56 PM

I just gave my Prius it's fifth oil change and was thinking about taking it in to the dealership for its final oil change before it's warranty runs out. Is there anything I should ask them to look at or do? Just want a little advice from those who have more experience. Thanks in advance.

icarus · 08-03-2009, 04:15 PM

I wouldn't pay one cent for dealer 30 k service package. It is almost exclusively BS. They go me almost $300 for a basic oil change and "inspection" Included engine air filter but no cabin air filter.

Icarus

richard schumacher · 08-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Open the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to the correct miles/months page, show that to the service writer and say, "do this and nothing else". It should cost less than $100. Don't ever say, "gimme yer X miles service", 'coz you'll get serviced all right. And that's really about it. One exception: based on used oil analysis some owners change the transmission fluid in the range of 30k to 60k miles, and not the 100k shown in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

Consider changing the engine and cabin air filters yourself. They're really easy (just be sure to put the new ones in the same orientation as the old ones). The parts department will be happy to sell them to you.

Patrick Wong · 08-03-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richard schumacher

...Consider changing the engine and cabin air filters yourself. They're really easy (just be sure to put the new ones in the same orientation as the old ones)...

When inspecting the 2G engine air filter, please note that the dirty side of the engine air filter is on the bottom. Some owners remove the air filter housing cover, see the clean side of the air filter which is exposed, and erroneously assume that all is well.

Lift up the engine air filter and hold up to sunlight. If you can see light coming through the filter, then it is OK to use (compare to a new filter if necessary.) If you can't see light passing through, then replace the filter.

If you decide to change the engine air filter, note the tab on the rubber gasket which points towards the rear of the car. Make sure that tab fits into the indentation in the air filter housing and that the rubber gasket fits securely into the air filter housing.

Compdunz · 08-04-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks for all of the input.

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08-03-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
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08-03-2009, 06:23 PM	#3
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