Cost Of 5K Ongoing Oil Changes @ Toyota Prius Dealer?

[JimboPalmer]

Originally Posted by adamace1

do you have to use synthetic in your 09?

No, synthetic would be higher, I bet. For all I know, it could be a different oil filter as well.

[PriusSport]

Some dealers like mine offer free oil changes--two per year. And they send out coupons for other services. Some great dealers out there. You just have to find them.

[aapoppa]

Received a "welcome to the family" SET mailing today.

Included was a coupon from my dealer for the 5000 mile service.

Replace engine oil and filter
Rotate tires
Fill fluids to proper levels
up to 6 point inspection (didn't this used to be 16 points?)
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

$39.99

No mention of type of oil but mailing was specific to Prius.

[DeadPhish]

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

I asked mine and they skirted the answer - probably because I only asked how much more the 0W-20 oil change was ;-)

Our oil and filters are 'Free for Life'.....if the vehicle requires 5W-20!!! The cost is Zero.

Now that the new 2010 PRius and 2010 Camry non-hybrid both require 0W-20 we will be charging a premium for the differential between normal oil and synthetic oil. We aren't certain yet about the upcharge but I'm guessing it's going to be ~$45-$50.

[jayman]

So, oil change twice a year at least, with mandated synthetic 0W-20, $100 a year.

[a priori]

Originally Posted by aapoppa

Received a "welcome to the family" SET mailing today.

Included was a coupon from my dealer for the 5000 mile service.

Replace engine oil and filter
Rotate tires
Fill fluids to proper levels
up to 6 point inspection (didn't this used to be 16 points?)
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

$39.99

No mention of type of oil but mailing was specific to Prius.

How would you like to scan in that coupon and post it? I'd like to show it to my local dealer!!!

[aapoppa]

Originally Posted by a priori

How would you like to scan in that coupon and post it? I'd like to show it to my local dealer!!!

OK

[alfon]

I checked with my dealer, Lums Toyota, Warrenton,Oregon. The parts manager stated he was not even aware that the 2010 Prius required O X 20 weight motor oil. That they had none of that weight oil in stock.

He stated he would have to order a few cases.

I asked him if they had any non-synthetic motor oil in the required 0 X 20 weight. No was his reply, 5 X 20 , is all they had.

Alfon

[DeadPhish]

Originally Posted by alfon

I checked with my dealer, Lums Toyota, Warrenton,Oregon. The parts manager stated he was not even aware that the 2010 Prius required O X 20 weight motor oil. That they had none of that weight oil in stock.

He stated he would have to order a few cases.

I asked him if they had any non-synthetic motor oil in the required 0 X 20 weight. No was his reply, 5 X 20 , is all they had.

Alfon

Now you can be a hero twice and maybe he'll give you a break on service since you're saving his azz. Tell him that all the 2010 I4 Camry's also require 0W-20.

If he's putting 5W-20 into the new Camry's he's going to be causing a mountain of crap for his store.

[jayman]

Originally Posted by alfon

I checked with my dealer, Lums Toyota, Warrenton,Oregon. The parts manager stated he was not even aware that the 2010 Prius required O X 20 weight motor oil. That they had none of that weight oil in stock.

Sir, that is downright scary