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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by ThatOddMan, Apr 13, 2020.

  1. ThatOddMan

    ThatOddMan Junior Member

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    Please delete if this is post is not necessary. I could not find any Maintenace sub forum so I posted this also on Gen3 Maintenance sub forum.
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    I went to a different Toyota dealership this time for my 2014 Prius Plugin's 158,985 miles service. Reason is I want to have a someone's opinion on my car's service history. And so I have a "backup" dealership to do my PiP's service.

    My usual Toyota dealership was able to detect a tiny detail that most people do not notice-incorrect directional tires installation.

    I was informed by this other Toyota dealership on the following. However they did not list these on the service record that these needs to be done. I am giving the service person the benefit of the doubt because I checked the service history on Toyota Owners Website and skimming over those can be confusing.
    1. THROTTLE BODY AND MAF SENSOR (HYBRID)
    2. BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE
    3. HYBRID INVERTER COOLANT SERVICE
    4. REPLACE 3RD GEN HYBRID SPARK PLUGS WITH MAJOR SERVICE
    5. W/S TRANS DRAIN AND REFILL (PRIUS OR W/DIPSTICK)
    6. FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE
    7. COOLANT FLUID EXCHANGE

    Now, what is the difference between HYBRID INVERTER COOLANT SERVICE and COOLANT FLUID EXCHANGE?

    The following was recently done by my usual Toyota dealership.
    • PERFORM HV BATTERY FILTER CLEANING/SERVICE ~|~PERFORM HV BATTERY FILTER CLEANING/SERVICE ~|~ ~|~152573 HV/PLUG IN BATTERY COOLING FANS CLEANING SERVICE PERFORMED.
    • INDUCTION SERVICE REMOVES PERFORMANCE ROBBING DEPOSITS IN THE AIR & FUEL INTAKE AR ~|~INDUCTION SERVICE REMOVES PERFORMANCE ROBBING DEPOSITS IN THE AIR & FUEL INTAKE AREAS, INJECTORS & COMBUSTION CHAMBERS.~|~152573 3STAGE INDUCTION/THROTTLE BODY SERVICE PERFORMED.
    • TOYOTA HEATING & A/C EVAPORATOR CLEANER & REFRESHER~|~TOYOTA HEATING & A/C EVAPORATOR CLEANER & REFRESHER 152573 AC EVAPORATOR CLEANING/REFRESH SERVICE PERFORMED.
    • REPLACE GENUINE TOYOTA CABIN AIR FILTER. RECOMMENDED EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 15,000 MILE INTERVALS. $49 ~|~REPLACE GENUINE TOYOTA CABIN AIR FILTER. RECOMMENDED EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 15,000 MILE INTERVALS.~|~152573 AC CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACED

    And the following were serviced by the Toyota dealership before I bought my PiP from them.
    • MAJOR SERV SPECIAL DUE 2YRS OR 30KINCLUDESLOF-CLN ADJ BRKS-ROT TIRES IF NEC-TUNE REPL RESISTOR PLU ~|~MAJOR SERV SPECIAL DUE 2YRS OR 30KINCLUDESLOF-CLN ADJ BRKS-ROT TIRES IF NEC-TUNE REPL RESISTOR PLUGS-PLAT PLUGS EXTRA-REPL AIR FILT-FUEL FILT(CARBTYPE)DRAIN AND REFILL TRANS AND DIFF FLUID-REPL COOLANT COMP INSP ROAD TEST -4X4-6CYL-TURBOS E ~|~, MAJOR SERV SPECIAL DUE 2YRS OR 30KINCLUDESLOF-CLN ADJ BRKS-ROT TIRES IF NEC-TUNE REPL RESISTOR PLU, MULTI POINT INSPECTION FORM ATTACHED., SET TIRE PRESSURE TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

    Are the "recommended" service work for my PiP already been done by the dealership that sold me the PiP as well as my usual dealership?
     
  2. QuantumFireball

    QuantumFireball Active Member

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    I don't want to drag this off-topic, but the last thing I'd be worrying about right now is servicing my car or going anywhere near a dealer unless it was an emergency. As far as I know, there is a stay-at-home order in California.
     
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  3. bisco

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    not really sure what questions you're asking there. log into toyota.com/owners, you can get all the dealer service records.
    follow the prescribed maintenance schedule, and add things recommended here, like tranny fluid, throttle body, egr circuit, battery cooling fan cleaning and etc.

    yes, you have an inverter coolant circuit, and engine coolant.
     
  4. ChapmanF

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    One changes the inverter coolant and one changes the coolant for the engine.
     
  5. ThatOddMan

    ThatOddMan Junior Member

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    I have nothing to do so it's better I use my time to learn more about my PiP-service history, repair, etc. The things I am not able to do and pay attention much once work begins.
     
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