The 30,000 mile tune up cost

pks4000 · 01-02-2008, 09:21 PM

In getting quotes for the 30k tune up on my 2006 Prius they ranged from $149 to over $300.
One shop said that it doesnt really need all that much, but my mileage has dropped off to about 40mpg even with 40-38 psi cold in my threads .

What could be the cause of the mpg drop?

Also the engine doesnt make the smooth transition from battery to gas theres a little "hiccups" effect like one might get from bad fuel but I vary gas stations due to my travels.
Oh yes, I change oil every 4k.

John

Rae Vynn · 01-02-2008, 09:48 PM

well, first of all, if it is cold where you live, the mpg drop is due to weather.
Second, follow the service schedule that came with your Prius.
Welcome to Priuschat... there is a lot of information available. Check out the Newbie threads.

pks4000 · 01-02-2008, 10:07 PM

Thanks,
In the time betee posting and now I was able to get educated and answer my own question.
Do not pay a dealer the exorbitant /extortive fees
At 30 k
Change
-Oil/Filter any chain has competitive special coupons Dont overfill
-Air intake filter easy to do yourself
-Cabin filter do it yourself
-Tire rotation & balance Francise/Chain tire shops do this cheaply look for coupons
This is probably all about 70.00 -90.00 total.

Check
-All fluids levels Look
-Brake pads & remaining life Midas or other franchised specialty shops may check em for free
-Wheel aligment See tire rotation

Thanks to all you contributors

El Banandero

01-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
pks4000 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The 30,000 mile tune up cost In getting quotes for the 30k tune up on my 2006 Prius they ranged from $149 to over $300. One shop said that it doesnt really need all that much, but my mileage has dropped off to about 40mpg even with 40-38 psi cold in my threads . What could be the cause of the mpg drop? Also the engine doesnt make the smooth transition from battery to gas theres a little "hiccups" effect like one might get from bad fuel but I vary gas stations due to my travels. Oh yes, I change oil every 4k. John

01-02-2008, 09:48 PM	#2
Rae Vynn Resident Witch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grays Harbor, WA, USA Posts: 2,222 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 43	Re: The 30,000 mile tune up cost well, first of all, if it is cold where you live, the mpg drop is due to weather. Second, follow the service schedule that came with your Prius. Welcome to Priuschat... there is a lot of information available. Check out the Newbie threads.

01-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#3
pks4000 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: The 30,000 mile tune up cost under $100 Thanks, In the time betee posting and now I was able to get educated and answer my own question. Do not pay a dealer the exorbitant /extortive fees At 30 k Change -Oil/Filter any chain has competitive special coupons Dont overfill -Air intake filter easy to do yourself -Cabin filter do it yourself -Tire rotation & balance Francise/Chain tire shops do this cheaply look for coupons This is probably all about 70.00 -90.00 total. Check -All fluids levels Look -Brake pads & remaining life Midas or other franchised specialty shops may check em for free -Wheel aligment See tire rotation Thanks to all you contributors El Banandero __________________ El Banandero www.cocabananband.com