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new owner of 2012-maintenance tips

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by ivorz, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. ivorz

    ivorz Junior Member

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    Hi All,
    I just purchased a 2012 with 95k on it. It runs really well and looks like new inside. The dealer told me that all cars they sell have had oil changes and whatever their 120 point inspection is.
    I want to make sure I start off correctly and do preventative maintenance to it:
    Change plugs
    Change oil
    etc.
    Can you tell what I should get done.
    Depending on complexity/time/cost I might take it to Toyota and have them do it.
    Thanks for the help.
     
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    You just mentioned it had an oil change, plugs are not due until 120k. Just drive the car first and get used to it
     
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    congrats!

    you can check service records ar toyota owners website, you can find a maintenance schedule there too.

    check the air and cabin filters

    test the 12v health

    learn how to clean the egr circuit

    100k = inverter and engine coolant

    consider new tranny fluid

    pump up your tires

    check the brakes carefully and lube the slide pins if necessary

    all the best!(y)
     
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  4. ivorz

    ivorz Junior Member

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    Thanks for the info. I managed to get the services history and below is what was performed.
    Given this should I do the transmission oil and attempt the EGR cleaning. (removal and cleaning).
    From looking at the services records it seems the car was well maintained over the years.

    5/30/19
    COMPLIMENTARY INSP
    COMPLIMENTARY INSP~|~INSPECT VEHICLE PER FACTORY MULTI POINT INSPECTION SHEET~|~ ~|~COMPLETED

    2
    5/30/19
    4CYL OIL CHANGE 0W20
    4CYL OIL CHANGE 0W20~|~4 CYLINDER 0 W 20 OIL CHANGE~|~0 W 20 OIL CHANGE~|~COMPLETED OIL CHANGE
    PARTS
    NAME
    PART # QTY
    TLC 4CLY 0W20 PKA60T 1
    GASKET TO9043012031 1
    REPLACEABLE ELEME TO04152YZZA6 1
    0W20 BULK OIL-W TO002790W20101 5
    CUSTOMER PAY

    3
    5/30/19
    FREE TIRE ROTATION
    FREE TIRE ROTATION~|~CUSTOMER RECEIVES FREE TIRE ROTATIONS WITH THE~|~ ~|~THIS IS A $19.90 VALUE PER TIRE ROTATION.

    4
    5/30/19
    COMPL CAR WASH
    COMPL CAR WASH~|~PERFORM COMPLIMENTARY CAR WASH FOR CUSTOMER~|~ ~|~COMPLETED

    5
    5/30/19
    DRAIN&FILL INV SYS
    DRAIN&FILL INV SYS~|~DRAIN & REFILL INVERTER SYSTEM~|~SERVICE IS DUE~|~COMPLETED
    PARTS
    NAME
    PART # QTY
    SUPER LONG LIFE C TO00272SLLC2 1
    CUSTOMER PAY

    6
    5/30/19
    BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH
    BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH~|~DEALER RECOMMENDS BRAKE FLUID BE REPLACED EVERY 30,000 MILES~|~REC EVERY 3YRS OR 30K SERVICE~|~POWER FLUSHED BRAKE SYSTEM
    PARTS
    NAME
    PART # QTY
    BRAKE FLUSH TO53052 1
    CUSTOMER PAY

    7
    5/30/19
    COOLANT FLUSH
    COOLANT FLUSH~|~REMOVE ALL COOLANT FROM ENGINE AND RADIATOR. REPLACE~|~REC EVERY 10YRS OR 100K SERVICE~|~POWER FLUSH OF COOLANT SYSTEM COMPLETED
    PARTS
    NAME
    PART # QTY
    RADIATOR FLUSH TO10062 1
     
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  5. bisco

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    looks good, but yes, i would do them