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Cost Of 5K Ongoing Oil Changes @ Toyota Prius Dealer?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by StevieB, Jul 9, 2009.

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  1. StevieB

    StevieB New Member

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    As of yesterday, my wife (and I) are the new owners of a 2010 Series V (w/AT).

    What can we expect to pay for the ongoing 5K oil-change services at the typical Toyota Prius dealer?
     
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    Probably the same as a Toyota Camry dealer or Toyota Yaris dealer, but I'm not certain.

    :D

    My dealer wants $110 for the 5,000 mile check (plus a premium for using synthetic oil) but it's much less if you just ask for an oil/filter change and tire rotation.
     
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    Why not just ask your dealer? Most have a published price list for standard mile services. You can probably check close-by dealers, too.
     
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    I asked mine and they skirted the answer - probably because I only asked how much more the 0W-20 oil change was ;-)
     
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    Gee Thanks . . . I never thought of that. Seriously though, the reason I'm asking is because when I was signing the purchase docs with the Finance guy at our dealer this week, he offered us: 3 oil changes for $89.95. When I asked what the cost of a single oil change is at his dealership he stated it was around $75.

    Next week I will get around to asking someone in the service department.

    $75 sounds awfully high to me though. But if true . . then 3 for $89.95 sounds like a good deal.
     
    #5 StevieB, Jul 10, 2009
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    I called the dealer i bought mine from, and asked what does it cost to get an oil change on a 2010 prius, he said 34.99. I asked if that included synthec oil and he said no that would be 45$ and i asked how much way tire rotation he said 16.99
     
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    Kirk Toyota in Grenada MS, $26 for the oil change with filter, $13 to rotate tires, $42 total.

    It will not be sensible to 'commute' from SoCal to MS to have this done. BTW, there is no need to have this service done at a dealer, but at $42 there is no reason not to.
     
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    Agree, not much reason to go elsewhere, either: $28.95 for oil & filter on a 2010 Prius, downloadable coupon right on the dealer site.
     
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    do you have to use synthetic in your 09?
     
    #9 adamace1, Jul 11, 2009
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    My dealer charged about $36 dollars...just had first change (at 1k) too bad they had to redo it for free since they used 5W20 instead of 0W20 the first time (so I guess that is really 2 changes)...
     
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    No, synthetic would be higher, I bet. For all I know, it could be a different oil filter as well.
     
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    Some dealers like mine offer free oil changes--two per year. And they send out coupons for other services. Some great dealers out there. You just have to find them.
     
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    Received a "welcome to the family" SET mailing today.

    Included was a coupon from my dealer for the 5000 mile service.

    Replace engine oil and filter
    Rotate tires
    Fill fluids to proper levels
    up to 6 point inspection (didn't this used to be 16 points?)
    Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

    $39.99

    No mention of type of oil but mailing was specific to Prius.
     
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    Our oil and filters are 'Free for Life'.....if the vehicle requires 5W-20!!! The cost is Zero.

    Now that the new 2010 PRius and 2010 Camry non-hybrid both require 0W-20 we will be charging a premium for the differential between normal oil and synthetic oil. We aren't certain yet about the upcharge but I'm guessing it's going to be ~$45-$50.
     
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    So, oil change twice a year at least, with mandated synthetic 0W-20, $100 a year.
     
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    How would you like to scan in that coupon and post it? I'd like to show it to my local dealer!!!
     
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    I checked with my dealer, Lums Toyota, Warrenton,Oregon. The parts manager stated he was not even aware that the 2010 Prius required O X 20 weight motor oil. That they had none of that weight oil in stock.

    He stated he would have to order a few cases.

    I asked him if they had any non-synthetic motor oil in the required 0 X 20 weight. No was his reply, 5 X 20 , is all they had.

    Alfon
     
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    Now you can be a hero twice and maybe he'll give you a break on service since you're saving his azz. Tell him that all the 2010 I4 Camry's also require 0W-20.

    If he's putting 5W-20 into the new Camry's he's going to be causing a mountain of crap for his store.
     
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    Sir, that is downright scary
     
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