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

[bluemonday]

This is the dealership where I bought, but it's kind of far. I'm going to price some closer places at some point:

Specials-Service Alton Toyota Dave Mungenast Automotive Family Al

Announcing

Toyota Express Lube PLUS
Complete Oil & Filter Change, Tire Rotation, Multi-Point Inspection & Brake Inspection.
In 59 Minutes or Less
(From Time of Write Up)
Guaranteed or the Next One is on us.

No Appointment Needed!!

$49.95

To make a Service Appointment,
Click Here to schedule an appointment or call us at 1-877-429-1827

Excludes taxes. Not Valid with any other offers, discounts or specials. Toyota's Only.
Please Present coupon at write-up. May not be used to pay on previous accounts or old charges.
See Service Advisor for details. SYNTHETIC & DIESEL ARE HIGHER-INCLUDES UP TO 5 QTS.OIL.
Offer Expires 9/8/2009.

• Complimentary car wash with every service

[jburns]

Originally Posted by bluemonday

This is the dealership where I bought, but it's kind of far. I'm going to price some closer places at some point:

Specials-Service Alton Toyota Dave Mungenast Automotive Family Al

Announcing

Toyota Express Lube PLUS
Complete Oil & Filter Change, Tire Rotation, Multi-Point Inspection & Brake Inspection.
In 59 Minutes or Less
(From Time of Write Up)
Guaranteed or the Next One is on us.

No Appointment Needed!!

$49.95

To make a Service Appointment,
Click Here to schedule an appointment or call us at 1-877-429-1827

Excludes taxes. Not Valid with any other offers, discounts or specials. Toyota's Only.
Please Present coupon at write-up. May not be used to pay on previous accounts or old charges.
See Service Advisor for details. SYNTHETIC & DIESEL ARE HIGHER-INCLUDES UP TO 5 QTS.OIL.
Offer Expires 9/8/2009.

• Complimentary car wash with every service

.

[ALS]

The dealer I bought my car from says stop in for our specials.
The dealer by my home and work is offering 29.95 oil change special.

OIL & FILTER CHANGE SPECIAL$29.95LUBE, OIL & FILTER CHANGE SPECIAL
One of the most important services for your vehicle!
$29.95*
Includes:

• Change up to 5 quarts of engine oil
• Install GenuineToyota oil filter
• Check all fluid levels
• Lube chassis if applicable
• Reset tire air pressure

*Plus tax. Synthetic extra.
Must present coupon when order is written. Not valid with any other offer. Toyota vehicles only. Valid only at Rohrich Toyota.
Effective 8/1/2009 - 9/30/2009- print this page -

[drmalone]

My dealership included $9.99 oil changes as long as I own the vehicle. I'm sure they will come up with extra charges.

[SageBrush]

I changed my oil and filter today at home. Cost $8 total, and I use the good synthetic stuff. I don't know exactly how much time it took, but I was finished by the time my wife went and picked up the kids from school 5 miles away.

Done right
Done quickly
Done cheaply

[a priori]

Originally Posted by SageBrush

I changed my oil and filter today at home. Cost $8 total, and I use the good synthetic stuff. I don't know exactly how much time it took, but I was finished by the time my wife went and picked up the kids from school 5 miles away.

Done right
Done quickly
Done cheaply

Perhaps you are already setup to do a DIY for a 2010, too, but remember this thread was inquiring about the cost of the dealer-serviced 5,000-mile oil change (synthetic) on a GenIII.

To do this yourself you'll need the right ramps (long enough to deal with the low ground clearance), the right tools (this is a cartridge filter), and good instructions (I still think I'd get splashed!). I also don't know that I could find 0W-20 (five quarts) and the filter for anywhere close to your $8! Well done!

[eddiehaskell]

For many, the best option may be buying the oil/filter and paying the dealer to change it. The local Toyota dealer will do this for $14. If you look for a sale/rebate, you can find Mobil 1 for $5/quart (buy 15 quarts). So that's $25 + ~$14 + filter (~$6). With the dealer supplying the oil, it's $65...

[bps]

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.

Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

I love how Toyota advertises "Have your service performed at a Toyota service department and know that your car us being handled by the Toyota experts."

I've had 10 oil changes performed at a Toyota dealer (I got a cheap deal on the pre-paid maintenance program) and out of those 10 oil changes, my oil was severely overfilled 4 times. And on another time, they didn't rotate the tires at all even though they say they did. I mark my tires beforehand -- you should too...you might be surprised!

And now this...

Bryan

[SageBrush]

Originally Posted by a priori

I also don't know that I could find 0W-20 (five quarts) and the filter for anywhere close to your $8! Well done!

Walmart sells 5 qt containers of Pennzoil Platinum synthetic for $20. I'm pretty sure I saw 0W-20 on the shelf too. Pennzoil currently offers a $15 rebate on a 5 qt. purchase, making hte price about $1/qt.

I subscribe to a consumer search tool through fatwallet.com that emails me when oil is on sale, and then I stock up as allowed. Between inexpensive oil and inexpensive clothes bought on 'red tag' days at Old Navy, I keep my maintenance costs quite reasonable.

[direstraits71]

Some of these numbers are unbelievable!! Remember its only 4 qts of oil.

"We aren't certain yet about the upcharge but I'm guessing it's going to be ~$45-$50"

Nothing like $10+ a quart for 0W-20, such a deal!