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Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by eveyo, May 18, 2020.

  1. eveyo

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    Hey guys. I'm reaching 10,000 miles on my 2019 prime. At this point are they just rotating tires and doing an oil change? I know its free during the 2 years 25k. Would you guys hold off some from your experience? I do drive about 50 miles a day with about 10 to 15 miles on ev. Just wanted your take during the corona virus precautions and minimizing exposure. Thanks guys.
     
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    no biggie, i would hold off until you feel safe.
     
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    You might want to consider possible warranty ramifications if you exceed the required service interval.
     
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    along with rotating the tires and oil change, they're also topping off fluids and making sure everything is tight. might as well get it done since there's less people at the dealership right now.
     
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    1) A lot of dealers are taking extra precautions for the virus, so I would check with the service department you would use and find out what they are doing. I would not hesitate to service my car on time just because of the virus as long as the dealer is taking precautions. And if they are not taking precautions, I would report them to the county health department. All business that are open now should be taking precautions. 2) I would not exceed the 10K mile limit on the oil change. You're using the ICE every day during your commute (50 miles), so the oil is being used to run the ICE almost as much as the standard Prius Hybrid. I'm also wondering why you bought the Prime in the first place with that kind of driving profile? You're really not taking advantage of the Prime's EV mode with that driving profile.
     
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    That sounds plausible, but what fluids?

    Brake fluid should not be touched. FWIW at 10K miles it's probably right where it was when the car rolled out of the factory, but even if it's a mm down: brake fluid level is meant to drop, as the pads wear. Topping it up just risks overflow when the pads are eventually replaced, a long ways down the road.

    Same thing for the two coolant reservoirs: they will not have budged. In 3~4 years they may, a bit. You can buy the spec'd. coolant at the parts counter.

    Washer fluid? Nobody should be paying a mechanic to top that up.

    Make sure everything is tight? That's actually a very tall order. There is a stipulation in the schedule, to occasionally check suspension bolt torques. But even the Repair Manual doesn't give a clear instruction. And it is really pointless, unless you've hit a curb or something.

    They're going to change the oil and filter, rotate the tires, that's all. If they top up fluids it's just to make an impression, mostly pointless.
     
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    Yes, but...the fluid levels need to be looked at to know that there isn't a leak.
     
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    Not a Toyota dealer, but I recently had my other car serviced at a local shop for annual inspection. They seems to do better job cleaning and disinfecting after the service. I did not have to use it, but they even offer pick up and drop off service, so customer does not have to drive to their location and wait outside (waiting room is closed). You may get better service now than waiting at later days.