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Multi Point Inspection by Dealership

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  1. bharghav9

    bharghav9 Junior Member

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    My 10-year Toyota Prius V was recently serviced for a 95k maintenance check and oil change. During this maintenance check, the dealership performed a MultiPoint Inspection check and suggested these changes near soon. The total comes to approximately 2100$(appx 25-30% of car total value :oops:).

    I plan to take the car to the Local Prius Mechanic. But can you please let me know if these services look valid for the Prius V 100K car? If local Prius V mechanic is cheaper, should I go with them instead of the dealership?
    • AC Refresher(Attention Soon) :- 80(Labor), 59.99(Parts), Misc(9.37), Tax(5.72) = 155.08
    • EFI Service Special(Immediate Attention) :- 119.99, 54.99, 11.47, 5.48 = 191.93
    • Top Eng/Throttle Bod(Immediate Attention) :- 116, 48.99, 10.87, 4.94 = 180.80
    • Coolant System Flush(Attention Soon) :- 105.95, 109.97, 13.93, 10.22 = 240.07
    • Replace Inv Collant(Attention Soon) :- 180.00, 38.98, 14.11, 4.38 = 237.47.
    • Front Brake Job(Attention Soon) :- 220, 109.99, 20.77, 10.79 = 361.55
    • Rear Brake Job(Attention Soon) :- 220, 109.99, 20.77, 10.79 = 361.55
    • Spark Plugs(Attention Soon) :- 204.00, 63.96,17.05,6.68 = 291.69


    I appreciate any advice you can provide.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    AC Refresher(Attention Soon) :- 80(Labor), 59.99(Parts), Misc(9.37), Tax(5.72) = 155.08<Totally arbitrary
    EFI Service Special(Immediate Attention) :- 119.99, 54.99, 11.47, 5.48 = 191.93<Totally arbitrary
    Top Eng/Throttle Bod(Immediate Attention) :- 116, 48.99, 10.87, 4.94 = 180.80<Totally arbitrary
    Coolant System Flush(Attention Soon) :- 105.95, 109.97, 13.93, 10.22 = 240.07<Toyota USA says 100K miles or 10 years*
    Replace Inv Collant(Attention Soon) :- 180.00, 38.98, 14.11, 4.38 = 237.47<Toyota USA says 150K miles or 15 years*
    Front Brake Job(Attention Soon) :- 220, 109.99, 20.77, 10.79 = 361.55<Toyota USA says 30K miles or 3 years*
    Rear Brake Job(Attention Soon) :- 220, 109.99, 20.77, 10.79 = 361.55<Toyota USA says 30K miles or 3 years*
    Spark Plugs(Attention Soon) :- 204.00, 63.96,17.05,6.68 = 291.69<Toyota USA says 120K miles or 12 years*

    * Whichever comes first

    The totally arbitrary doesn't indicate never needed, but go in with your eyes open. Cleaning the throttle body periodically is the most worthwhile I'd say.

    Look into EGR and intake manifold cleaning too, to avoid a blown head gasket in another 50K or so. See first two links in my signature.

    Also worth considering:

    Transaxle fluid change
    Oil Catch Can
     
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    Engine coolant now or in the next 5k miles if it has not been changed before. Spark plugs at 120k miles. Brakes if the pads are documented to be low. All of which can be done easily by an independent shop. Don’t use a franchise/chain auto repair.

    Your quote and timing allows the service adviser to exceed her commission for the month. Yes they are on commission.

    The coolant may be a factor in the head gasket problems of gen3 by turning slightly acidic and eating away at the head gasket coating. So to me it is essential every 60k miles or sooner even though the guide says 100k. I have changed mine ten times in 300k miles. It is one of the easier diy without air issues on a v.

    The smart owner reads and follows the maintenance manual. You are buying less boats for the other guy.

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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    After first changes (at 100k and 150k for engine and inverter respectively) Toyota says 50k for both, for subsequent.
     
  5. bharghav9

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    Thanks, @rjparker and @Mendel Leisk, for your valuable suggestions. I will find my manual and go through maintenance checks.
     
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    I made a table (spreadsheet) summary of the US schedule, much easier to read. Funny thing, table format is likely how the schedule was developed. :rolleyes:
     

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    If you plan on keeping this car ... better start saving some money for the big repairs..... most likely head gasket and brake accumulator master cylinder......... traction battery failure.... $6000..........or more