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My 60,000 (58,500) mile service

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ystasino, Jul 12, 2012.

  1. ystasino

    ystasino Active Member

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    In the first 60 minutes they:
    Changed oil (owner-supplied Mobil 1, 5W-30, $36) for $25
    Adjust all brakes, clean rear brakes, $64
    Recommended against brake fluid change for at least 1-2 services
    Replaced engine filter, $30
    Replaced cabin filter, $40

    After these services they called to say that they were out of PCV valves. I asked them to go buy one and they did. I also authorized the inverter coolant change after I had asked for an inspection.

    In the next 75 minutes they:
    Replaced PCV valve ($12 parts, $107 assembly)
    Inspected and recommended flushing inverter coolant system ($80 labor) with SLLC2 super long life coolant ($20)
    Replaced drive belt ($19 part, $119 labor)

    What surprised me a bit is how quickly they changed the belt, coolant and PCV valve.

    All work was done at Thompson Toyota in Edgewood. The ATF fluid was replaced at 40,000 miles.

    Any comments?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 ystasino, Jul 12, 2012
  2. kohnen

    kohnen Grumpy, Cranky Senior Member

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    Oil - about right.
    Clean & adjust brakes: Should be $0. Brakes are self adjusting and the rear brakes shouldn't need "cleaning."
    Replacing engine filter: Should be just parts cost - it takes about 2 min.
    Replacing cabin filter: Should be just parts cost - it takes about 2 min.

    PCV valve isn't easy on that - it took me ~1 hour when I did it.
    Flushing inverter - 1 gallon of fluid (~$20) and takes maybe 20 min.
    Drive belt - Go in from the top, ~15 minutes. $119?!?!
     
    #2 kohnen, Jul 12, 2012
  3. daterl

    daterl Junior Member

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    At 67,000 I' m ready to replace PCV. Could use some details, looks hard to get to.
     
    #3 daterl, Jul 12, 2012
  4. brick

    brick Active Member

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    The PCV really isn't that hard. IIRC access is tight but it should be well within reach for anyone who can cope with oil changes and drive belts. If you search around you will find a tutorial or two. I did it and don't recall being traumatized by the experience.
     
    #4 brick, Jul 12, 2012
  5. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Is SLLC2 a new version of SLLC?
     
    #5 2009Prius, Jul 12, 2012
  6. The Critic

    The Critic Resident Critic

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    Rear drum brakes most certainly require periodic cleaning and adjustment. I hose them down with brake cleaner then adjust the star wheel to ensure proper shoe to drum clearance. Self-adjusters do not work well enough to ensure optimal adjustment. 1/2hr labor is not unreasonable.

    Most dealers charge $70-$90 to replace that cabin filter, not that I agree with it. I guess they made up for that labor charge with the drive belt replacement.
     
    #6 The Critic, Jul 13, 2012
  7. ahmeow

    ahmeow Prius Lover

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    Anyway,that's how those dealers earn money.;)
     
    #7 ahmeow, Jul 13, 2012
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