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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by coolshades, Mar 26, 2011.

  1. coolshades

    coolshades Junior Member

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    Hi all, I just moved to "sunny?" San Diego and need recommendations for a reputable Toyota dealership for maintenance.

    I have a 2009 Prius which turned 15000 miles on my way driving here from Texas. When it went a little passed 15000 miles, the "maintenance required" light came on. I thought it is for regular maintenance.

    This morning, I noticed oil stains on the cover where the parking brake pedal is. I looked closer and noticed that the parking brake pedal arm area seems oily too.

    Appreciate y'all's recommendations.

    TIA! Cool
     
    #1 coolshades, Mar 26, 2011
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    I had the same exact stains on the kick panel next to the parking brake. I noticed them when the car was only a couple of months old. I thought this was a problem but after looking under the dash from every possible angle, I realized there was just too much grease on the parking brake mechanism and the excess had dripped off. After giving the area a good cleaning, there has been no further staining.

    Since we both have 09's, maybe we are both the victims of a new guy on the assembly line being a little overzealous about lubing the parking brake.
     
    #2 koolingit, Mar 26, 2011
  3. Silver bullit

    Silver bullit Right Lane Cruiser

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    Hey Cool- Don't know where you are located in San Diego but I take my car to Alternative Automotive in Escondido. I have 15,000 miles on my car also so I have only had 5K services. I do the air filters myself. If you make an appointment you are there for only 30-45 min for a 5K service. Here is their website Lexus, Toyota Repair & Service | Escondido, North San Diego, California
     
    #3 Silver bullit, Mar 26, 2011
  4. coolshades

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    Koolingit, thanks for reassuring it might not be a big problem.

    Silver bullit, thanks for your reply also. I am currently staying in North Clairemont area. I have the Star service so I may have two free services. That's why I am looking for a reputable dealership for the 15000 service.
     
    #4 coolshades, Mar 27, 2011
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    Toyota Lexus Care in Raytheon Rd is a good one.. Pricey though.. A&B auto repair is a good alternative,try here San Diego auto repair shops
     
    #5 jackjroadster, Mar 29, 2011
  6. gramps

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    Welcome to San Diego,
    I have a 2009 package 5 also (but left Texas 22 years ago for the Navy)
    I'm sorry I can't help. I have only had the 5,10 and 15k services (oil and filter changes and 1 do it myself air filter change) I used Toyota of Chula Vista for the 3 oil changes, I live right behind them. They gave me the synthetic "upgrade" for free. You are close to Mossy Toyota and Kearny Mesa Toyota ( bought my last two Toyotas there but never had maintenance done there I live too far ).
    I have a good mechanic in Chula Vista for my non Prius cars but I would not let him touch my Prius. So far, it seems super dependable and only requires minimal maintenance.
     
    #6 gramps, Mar 30, 2011
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