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Looking at 2 vehicles with 90k+ miles what to expect?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by detroit11, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. detroit11

    detroit11 Junior Member

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    Ok first I hope this is posted in the right thread.

    I am looking at 2 vehicles :
    2008 Toyota Prius Touring | Carmel, Indiana | Indy Auto Man

    and :
    2007 Toyota Prius Touring, Fully loaded, Leather, Nav, Bluetooth

    both have 90k + miles. both appear to have had reg oil changes , neither seems to have been serviced since 50-60k miles seems both had the 30k mile service performed saw nothing on 50 or 60k mile service.

    Seems like I will need :

    brake flush
    clean/adjust rear brakes

    transaxle fluid change

    eng/inverter fluid

    fuel injector cleaning

    three part service ? (fuel induction, throttle plate)

    pcv valve replacement

    Ok do these seem right ? anything I missed ? any idea on costs ?
    other issues with these vehicles ? ( thoughts on if a good deal as a bonus) :)
     
    #1 detroit11, Mar 4, 2013
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    Nah. Go:

    Mobile 1 5-30 with OEM filter----Dealer $50
    Rear brake adj's ---Dealer $56. (dealer just did mine $56)
    Trans fluid----------Dealer $150
    Inverter Coolant fluid----Dealer $125
    Manually clean the throttle body. Easy I have a write up on it. Anyone can do it. ---$10 in parts

    Engine coolant and PVC can wait till 100K+ and injector cleaner is a $5 bottle.

    And put a new 12 volt battery in the car asap if it looks like the original. I don't care if the dealer says it tests good replace it!! Jumping a Prius incorrectly can total it.
    I have an Optima Yellowtop drop in. $200.

    And your good for another 30,000 trouble free miles maybe more.
     
    #2 edthefox5, Mar 4, 2013
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    awesome thanks for the info :)
     
    #3 detroit11, Mar 4, 2013
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    Skip the dealers fuel injector and throttle body cleaning. They are gimmicks and cost way too much money.
     
    #4 massparanoia, Mar 4, 2013
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