2009 Prius - Revving sound??

Yes, I see why you were confused! : ) To clarify...when I start the car and get going slowly in (electric) I don't hear the sound. I do hear the sound when I'm slowing down, decelerating with foot off the gas.

I just spoke with the service manager again. I'm grateful he took me in right away this morning and didn't charge me. I was concerned maybe they didn't check under the hood. They checked under hood and under the car. He not only took a long test drive with me, he also sat in the back seat while tech drove the car. He is also getting back to me with a quote for non OEM parts so I can compare with other quotes.

 

Thank you so much for clarifying. I have a history of getting stranded on the highway etc. so this noise is triggering! The service manager did say if they did the job they would replace the loud one first.

 

One of two reputable mechanics just told me he wouldn’t give me a quote. Insisted he would have to charge me to examine bolts and then put this payment towards cost of repair. I guess he doesn’t need the business.

 

Thank you! I know he’s not my friend but through the years he has treated me fairly and the only person in my 43yrs of driving who explains exactly what is going on and what to expect. (That is until I found Prius Chat) The service counter guys have no clue. I’ve received second opinions locally and sometimes it’s almost the same price as this dealer depending on the issue. Maybe it’s a combination of where I live and this dealership’s pricing is always lower than other dealers in the area. Obviously from what you all have said this quote is too high.

Dealer labor is $125/hr and independent mechanic just quoted me $120/hr. I get but sometimes forget that the difference is dealers often charge by the book. I know this independent guy is so backed up that it often takes several months to get appt. which is why I never use him.

I did just find a recommended mechanic who examines for free because he wants to be sure of what he’s dealing with despite dealers diagnosis. $75 / hr labor but I have to find a way to leave car for the day. Always my dilemma.

He uses Napa parts only. I called Napa and they said their equivalent to the Timken is Napa part # BR930641 for $164 and has 3 yr warranty. I’m guessing that would be fine?

Thanks again for the time you’ve spent walking me through this. Much appreciated!

 

Sorry I’m not sure what went wrong with my reply. My thank you is buried at the top of my last reply that just looks like two copies of your reply. I’m not sure how to quote one sentence from someone’s previous reply.

 

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Ok, I’m driving myself nuts now. Old school mechanic will start by replacing the left front with Koyo hub bearing which costs less than Napa's best and more than the cheapie ones. Quote to install two was $1048. He's not sure he has time to do the second one tomorrow and said it's not common for them to both go at the same time. If he needs to also replace the right one over the next couple of months, he will adjust the labor but doing this repair twice seems like a PIA to me.

Toyota service manager just got back to me saying he priced non OEM hubs and they were more expensive than his OEM. He offered their employee discount of $575 instead of $725 or $1150 for two plus their typical 1 yr warranty on labor. I told him I had already committed to the other mechanic but now I think I should go with dealer…

The old school guy said if they have a difficult time getting them off they might need to bill more.
The dealer has typically stuck with his quote even if there was some additional time. Obviously if a sensor is damaged or something that’s another issue.

My gut is telling me to get the replacement at the dealership. Pay the additional $50 or $100 if both need to be replaced. I’m often hit with Murphy’s law and this would give me some piece of mind. The old school place is these sweet older guys plugging along in a messy shop. My mind is running with “will they do as good a job as the dealer? Will they reuse a bolt instead of replacing with a new one?” Yucky PTSD from old times.

My friend’s husband uses this dealer for most of his Prius work and has always felt confident in their skill and trustworthiness. He also uses the above mentioned mechanic and thinks they do great work but thinks piece of mind with dealership might be best. He had his hubs replaced at dealership years ago for $600 each and thinks it’s best to get them both replaced at the same time. The right one typically wears out first?

Depending on the status of incoming new cars, I could be waiting a year for the car I want.

Does this make sense or have I lost it completely?

Thank you again!!

 

The warranty on these Napa parts or other brand hubs do not include labor.

 

Thanks, Bisco.

 

Thank you! Everyone’s been saying it’s cheaper to do two? One quick question. These are the original wheel bearings (189,000 miles). Are they meant to last this long? I was reading that they typically last about 100,000 miles. Maybe they last longer on a Prius or I’ve been lucky they’ve lasted so long. I unfortunately do most of my driving in Rhode Island which is known for having horrible road conditions.

 

Thank you!