I took my 2010 Prius in for the factory airbag recall and got LOTS of maintenance recommendations!

Just do the recall and decline the recommendations for the other stuff. Crazy dealers

 

One particular coolant hose, or the lot? That one looks like a fishing expedition, would pass. And it sort of sours me regarding the others, like maybe seek out another, more down to earth dealership. If that's possible, lol.

The brake fluid change is good to do tri-yearly, should be around $100. It can be screwed up, so tread carefully. See @NutzAboutBolts video pinned in maintenance sub-forum for some idea of the complexity. I did that recently myself, with my wife pushing the brake pedal. Worked out fine. Cost 2 pint bottles of Toyota DOT3 fluid, maybe $20.

The transaxle fluid change is a good thing to do at least once, and sooner than later. It's about on par with an oil change in complexity, and again, should not be over $100. If they want exhorbitantly more they're incompetent and/or larcenous. And again: see @NutzAboutBolts videos. One thing I do different though: is just use a funnel and hose from above, instead of a pump. Simple, and works. The should use nothing but Toyota ATF WS fluid, except no substitutes.

All and all, the fact that they're hitting you with all this when you went in for a recall, sounds fishy. Bad atmosphere, probably they are being pushed to get as much out of you as possible, and that's not a good outfit to do business with.

 

Yeah bottom line, apart from the wholesale replacement of coolant hoses, the other two are worth considering. But do them in your own time. Even an independent garage can handle them.

I've attached the Repair Manual instruction for both. Again, watch the @NutzAboutBolts videos, even if there's not a chance of DIY. It still gives you an idea of what's involved.

 

Injection cleaning
Unless you have drivability issues, never do injection cleaning. If you absolutely must, just add a vial of Techron every 90,000 miles
This is literally so cheap you have to buy something else, $3.34 amazon.com/Chevron-Techron-Fuel-Injection-Cleaner/dp/B0097SBAPK
Brake fluid flush
This will vary by how humid your area is. There are test strips to prove you need a flush. $11 amazon.com/Phoenix-Systems-3003-B-Package-Condition/dp/B00E6TXWA6
Transmission (??)
I would change the Transmission fluid every 90,000 miles Use ATF WS and get two washers from the Toyota Parts Department. As a DIY about $40, at the dealer about $110
Replace radiator hoses (btw, I was quoted $637 for this!)
I think the dealer just needs to make a boat payment and is trying to get you to help. I am not sure I have ever seen a bad hose younger than 200,000 miles.

If you do not get along with one dealer's parts department, there are 5 local dealers Toyota in Austin | Car Dealerships In Austin, TX
Beyond that several independent shops will work on Hybrids (I am not in Austin and cannot verify any of these shops)
Hybrid Repairs in Austin, TX | Dave’s Ultimate Automotive
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Raul's Automotive Inc. is a Master Certified Hybrid Repair Shop | Austin TX 78729
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Find a dealer or mechanic you trust and do business with them. Hating your mechanic is a path to car trouble.

 

My sisters 12 year old Prius with 302,000 miles has all original coolant hoses. They are trying to hose you for sure

 

how many miles/years do you plan to keep him?

 

My 2010 maintenance booklet says nothing, but a pdf of the 2014 booklet says 48,000 km or 36 months (whichever comes first):



Maybe they've revised since?

FWIW Honda has always said 3 years, regardless of mileage.

I did this in the fall, in conjunction while the wheels were off, putting on the snow tires: two pint bottles of DOT 3 brake fluid amounted to $17. Doable without techstream, you could even doing it without wheel removal, on the ground, but it's easier with the car raised and wheels off.

 

Not to hijack this thread but I tried to change my trans fuel but got stuck in removing the bolt.It looks really tight.Can I use wd40 and breaker bar.

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fyi, remove the fill bolt first. there's nothing worse than getting the drain bolt out, but not being able to fill it back up.

 

Just to verify, you mean the transaxle fluid? Assuming yes:

You've got the 10 mm hex male socket? It's doable with a regular ratchet I'm sure, but a nice long handle wrench makes it a lot easier, less chance of mashing your knuckles too. I'm using a ratcheting 1/2" drive Jet long-handled wrench with swivel head. From the fulcrum to tip of handle is around maybe 18". I add a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter, and use an extension just give more room. It still takes a moderate push, but much easier. I don't think WD40 will make any difference, not needed.

The jet wrench is somewhat Rolls Royce, you could also use a non-ratcheting breaker bar type wrench, the kind that you can pick up at Harbor Freight for $10~15, that'll give you the same advantage. That's all I had the first time, a little more awkward, but works. The ratcheting and swivel head just makes it a lot easier.

And yes, as bisco says, do the top (fill) bolt first.

Torque for both is 29 ft/lb.

 

Mendel or anyone else that can help- hoping you can help me with my problem as I am unable to find what I need by doing a google search. I have a 2010 Gen IV that has a short somewhere in the wiring between the front left speed sensor and the main computer. Whenever it gets wet, by rain, snow or carwash, the warning codes go off for the speed sensor. When it dries out, they go out. The speed sensor was just replaced along with that wheel bearing. The dealership has been unable to locate the location of the short so I thought I would devote some of my much cheaper time to try and locate it. My problem is that I am unsure of the physical location of the wiring after it enters the firewall. Do you have any illustrations that would assist me?

 

Which dealer did you go to? Have been happy with Round Rock Toyota dealer service. Just had them do the airbag recall on my 2010 Prius with 83k miles on it.

 

I have a thought and it might be relate to your issue...

There's a sleeve cover the speed sensor plug to the wheel hub and you might want to check if your mechanic had placed it back after finishing the job.

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Usually don’t see the hoses to be a recommend replacement. Since it’s in front of engine bay, id do a visual inspection of it just to make sure there are no visual cracks.