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2012 Prius Plug in 100 K maintenence

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  1. Tina Pariani

    Tina Pariani New Member

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    Hi guys,
    I have a 2012 Prius Plug in that's coming up on a 100 K miles. All I have been really doing is changing the oil. Is there anything else that I need to do? I'm afraid to take it to the dealership to ask the same questions as am afraid to be stuck with a big bill for fluff so thought to ask you guys & hopefully take it to my local mechanic to have those items taken care of.
    TIA!
    Tina
     
    #1 Tina Pariani, Jan 19, 2021
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    clean the hybrid cooling fans and intake grilles

    brake caliper slide oins should be lubed

    probably want an a/c check in texas

    is the 12v original?

    have you never changed the cabin and engine air filters?

    if you don't have a maintenance schedule, you can get one at toyota.com/owners
     
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    The cabin and air filters are really easy to change by yourself and will save you around $60 at the dealership. Aside from what's mentioned above, I'd probably change the transmission fluid.

    How much longer do you want to keep your car?
     
    #4 mikey_t, Jan 30, 2021
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    Toyota US specs engine coolant change at 100k or 10 years (inverter coolant delayed till 150k etc).

    I’d also clean Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Intake Manifold.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Jan 30, 2021
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