Prius in for an oil change

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by TinyTim, Jun 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM.

  1. TinyTim

    TinyTim Active Member

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    Just shy of 54K miles. The technical service advisor tried to start me off with changing the brake fluid. I said it doesn't need it. He then said changing the transmission fluid is coming up. All this after seeing my $45.95 oil change, tire rotation and fluid top up.

    Thoughts?
     
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    It's a question of time AND/OR mileage. If the brake fluid is dark instead of clear you might want to change it. Use the Toyota recommended fluid change schedule if you want to be sure.

    If your car is a 2017 and all original then you may want to do the tranny, coolant and brake fluids after 9 years of service. Fluids are cheaper than replacing cars.
     
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    If I were a life insurance salesman. You would be my target customer of a term life insurance policy.

    Japanese made/built./assembled cars in Japan are the most reliable cars in the world if they have the Toyota badge. The Prius is made in Japan. My car didn't even have the oil change before the service rep started talking about more services.