My Prius just turned 30,000 miles. I purchased a set of Michelin Energy Savers to replace my Ecopia EP20s that were shot. I then took my car to Toyota for a wheel alignment to make sure the new tires wear correctly. The service manager came out and asked if they can do a free brake fluid flush so Toyota can study my fluid. I decided it would be good information for Toyota and free brake fluid for me!
wow, that's interesting. never heard of that being done before. i wonder how much random testing toyota does? seems like a great idea!
Wow that's cool usually they just want to study your wallet. Maybe its a whole new tact to upsell you like...oh upon inspection we found your brake fluid has moisture in it and your wallet is leaking cash & credit cards. $399 please. Let us know.
They told me it will be used in a study since the Prius does not have a brake fluid service interval. I don't think I will get any results.
Not much of an upsell since Toyota is paying for it. I'm sure the data is for internal use only. We'll see a result if they adjust the fluid change interval.
This is interesting because the ct200h has a 3-yr/30k interval for brake fluid. Regardless, I flushed mine at 35,000 miles and plan to do it again soon. iPhone ?
Years ago, I use to replace my brake fluid every few yesrs. Now, I use these;Amazon.com: Phoenix Systems FASCAR-1-100 Strip Dip Brake Fluid Test Strips - Set of 100: Automotive I've never changed the brake fluid in my 1998 Mazda MPV. After 14 yesrs, the fluid tests out OK. and I still have no moisture or any issues with the brakes.
