Replacing coolant parts as a safe measure

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Inspector Gasket, Nov 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

  1. Doug McC

    Doug McC Senior Member

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    I believe that we often forget that dealerships are paying hourly wages, sometimes health benefits and other benefits, plus paying for extremely expensive equipment, insurance coverage, legal expenses, etc, etc, etc. all while being in business to make a profit (some times enough to satisfy shareholders). Plus paying for ongoing training for their staff. So, obviously, it will cost more to have them do a service than what most small independents need to charge, or what a DIY can do it for. While a job might be simple, they are often using equipment that insures it is done correctly and completely (such as brake fluid changes on a Prius).
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    Yeah I wonder, would the do the full brake fluid change, which I believe replaces the fluid in the brake booster components? For sure they'll be using Techstream, and maybe a high-tech vacuum extractor.

    My "equipment", doing the non-Techstream method, was"

    10mm box wrench
    8mm box wrench
    length of clear tube with bleed valve grommet on one end
    largie/empty mayo jar with lid, with hole drilled in lid
    Largish syringe with clear tube extensiion and skinny pippet nozzle (for basting out reservoir)

    Plus floor jack, jack stands, wheel chocks, impact wrench with 21mm socket, the usual rigmarole for DIY raising the car
     
  3. Iron Man Prius

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    Strang logic, like going for a simple doctor's visit then asking him to do open heart surgery on you because you stubbed your toe or something. The bypass fix is less than $100 to fix with the hose and clamps, to possibly save major inconvinience and money down the road. There's zero harm and that's all she needs to do..no one is recommending rebuilding the whole dang car.:rolleyes: