What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Spark plugs need to be changed at 30k?

 

Your fine at 30K. I have 5K more and after that I do my own maintenance. I always mark my stuff to see if they actually replace it

1. Replace engine oil and oil filter (0W-20)
2. Replace cabin air filter (except solar power ventilation system)
3. Replace engine air filter
4. Rotate tires
The other one some tech hardly do it. Just put a check mark. LOL


Check installation of driver's floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Inspect automatic transmission fluid
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine/inverter coolant
Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
Inspect front differential oil
Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Inspect fuel tank cap gasket
Inspect radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
Inspect steering gear box
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Inspect wiper blades
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

 

No, spark plugs at 100K

 

The engine cover is held by 3 plastic clips. That have to be raise pretty high to get it off. Any bar above that will get in way.

 

Oh, cool. I guess I am expecting the worst when I go to the dealership.

The usual service guy who takes my car always pretends not to notice there's anything unusual. I suppose that's his way of being cool. IMO, it would be much cooler if he knew something about what I was up to and wanted to talk to me like a "car guy" would.

 

It doesn't matter you have the strut bar or not, to replace the spark plugs...the entire wiper assembly/tray has to be remove in order to gain access for the deep spark plugs removal. I did it myself at 105K miles, the wipers/tray assembly is not too hard just a lot of "10mm bolt" to remove, just use power tool.

 

I relocate my Scangauge II with this mount. not on the steering wheel column anymore.


I also added this nice logo

 

@nedear88 , I like that scangauge mount.
happen to have a link? I have a scangauge II. Will that work with any scangauge model?

 

I would definitely do a transmission fluid change. I just did it on mine at 29k....and it was dark
4 quarts of ATF-WS fluids and 10mm hex socket tool

 

I bought it from Ebay, it's for NUVI GPS but it works for me. here is the url.

IG Pstara SP Slmtab Sticky Mount w Slim Tab for Garmin Nuvi GPS Smartphone | eBay

Simple and works on all scangauge model.

 

Thanks. So this link includes everything I need to mount the scangauge and nothing else?

 

Yup, you just need to stick the small piece of plastic to the scangauge, snap the middle piece shown in picture into the round ball mount, that is.

 

I went ahead and bought one. I like your placement because the scangauge sits higher up and easier to view the display. Great find.

 

I have had the original scangauge suction cup mount, the dedicate mirror mount all sucks, this one so far is the best and inexpensive. I wish I found out early.

When you have it, test out the placement, angle before stick on to the dash, also make sure when you turn the steering wheel it won't interfere, I have to readjust the placement a feel time to make it perfect.

 

Thanks. I was just going to center it to the steering wheel and call it good. Doesn't the ball mount move and rotate?

 

So results of my 500 mile tank to empty.




I'm sure many have done better with 17 in. Wheels and two different types of tires with different threads, but this is one of my personal best.

It took alot of control. I was driving like a grandma at high speeds of 60-70 mph. Watch out, here I come!

 

Gave her a face lift.

 

Tell us more! Is your 2010 fascia for sale?

 

Pretty straight forward. Slowly collects all the required pieces one at a time via craigslist & ebay. Bumper, turn signals, turn signal brackets, grill and absorber. Net cost $160 and I should be able to sell the old parts to recoup some of the cost.

 

I listed it for sale local due to not wanting to ship. $100 with the grill & turn signals.