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100K Mile service.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Saithus, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Saithus

    Saithus Junior Member

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    I've owned my 2005 Prius for a few month. I drove it to Texas and back. Now I haven't had any service on it. And its about to hit 100K miles. For the brake service should I take it to a dealer or some regular maintenance shop? Should I always take it to the dealer? They are so expensive! Just looking for some advice since my 05 prius will be my only car and I want to take good care of her. Thanks for anyone's advice.
     
    #1 Saithus, Jul 22, 2013
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    Oh and what is a hybrid cleaning system? They said on the phone they could do it for $250...is it worth it?
     
    #2 Saithus, Jul 22, 2013
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    Any shop will do your brakes; you can DIY if you're careful to pull the under-bonnet relays which control ABS.

    Hybrid cleaning probably refers to the hi-volt cooling fan...also DIY.

    They'll probably sell you fairy dust to give you more MPG and drill speed-holes in the body to make the car go faster. I'd run away from them as fast as your Prius can run.
     
    #3 Rich12, Jul 22, 2013
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    Our Toyota dealership charges for brake inspections, other shops do not...
     
    #4 Dino33ca, Jul 28, 2013
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