Oil Change At Walmart- Weird Story?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by NightRider, May 30, 2007.

  1. NightRider

    NightRider New Member

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    A local Wal-mart declined to do an oil change today stating that they
    could not/did not know how to service Hybrids. They mentioned that
    they heard the car did not start back up immediately after the oil
    change. Can anyone verify if this is true?

    I am thinking that they just don't know how to shut off the maintenance
    light after the oil change, and don't want to deal with an unhappy
    customer.
     
    #1 NightRider, May 30, 2007
  2. edselpdx

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    Just avoid Walmart, and you'll be fine.
    No it isn't true, and you can reset the maint light yourself... I think it's in the "stickies" under the "known easter eggs" thread somewhere.
     
    #2 edselpdx, May 30, 2007
  3. Swanny1172

    Swanny1172 New Member

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    They are doing you a favor by not servicing your car. Do it yourself or take it to a dealer.
     
    #3 Swanny1172, May 30, 2007
  4. BethlehemPrius

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    I do mine myself, even easier than on my 4runner, just get a pair of ramps to run up on, and any local auto store takes the oil for free to recycle, saves tons$$ in the long run, and you know it is done right! :)
     
    #4 BethlehemPrius, May 30, 2007
  5. Charles Suitt

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    :) Resetting the "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" light is also found in the Owner's Manual.
     
    #5 Charles Suitt, May 30, 2007
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    Wal-Mart is the absolute LAST place you should go to get
    any car serviced.
     
    #6 patrickindallas, May 30, 2007
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