What did you pay for the 30k checkup?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bob Allen @ Jan 26 2007, 02:46 PM) [snapback]381384[/snapback]</div>

Are you sure that the Prius maintenance schedule calls for that service at the 30,000 miles mark? I don't think that flushing the coolant is recommended before the 100,000 miles service, unless you experience extreme driving conditions.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bob Allen @ Jan 26 2007, 02:46 PM) [snapback]381384[/snapback]</div>

I don't remember now, but I'm sure it was at least approaching the $200 mark. I know it included checking and /or replacing the PSD fluid. They also cleaned the fuel injectors, which may have not been necessary. What I did pay was less than their first quote. I'm sure they weren't completely jerking me around. It wasn't where I normally have the car serviced (actually 350-400 miles away), but I called them today about getting it in for the 40k mile service since I'm going to be in the same town tomorrow, and they said all that was needed for the 40k service was an oil change and tire rotation. I'll have tires rotated at Les Schwab's when I get home.

I'll probably have the oil changed at a local lube place (either there or in Olympia), since they're are booked up all morning.

Dave M.

 

Bob,
The following link will show you what is done and what it costs in our area.

http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/maintenance.do

Total cost is ~ $180

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bob Allen @ Jan 26 2007, 05:46 PM) [snapback]381384[/snapback]</div>

Sounds like that list included flushing the wallet.

Toyota's 30k service consists of oil, tires, both filters, and inspect a bunch of things. That's all.

I suggest you reacquaint yourself with the Scheduled Maintenance Guide you should have received with your manual. Don't take their word for it.

 

I paid about $261 yesterday. They wanted me to add cleaning the injectors and new tires, but I said no. I'll get the tires elsewhere than from the dealer.

 

<_< According to my "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for 30,000 miles or 36 months the only additional items [compared to the previous periodic service items - engine oil & filter, tire rotation and inspection of brake linings] are replacing the cabin air filter and the engine air filter. There is a grocery list of "inspections" including the coolants, but flushing and replacing are NOT suggested. Sounds as if the Dealer used his "recommended" 30K service list rather than the Prius list... = MORE PROFIT for the Dealer.

The 100K mile or 120 month list does include [/i]"Replace engine and inverter coolant"

 

My dealer tried to get me to do all the stuff they do on most toyotas at 30,000 miles. I told him to look at the Prius service book. He brought in a mechanic, and the mechanic said I was right. What Charles posted above is what I had them do. Just refer to the Prius maintenance schedule you got with the car. (Another reason these cars are wonderful.)

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ Jan 27 2007, 02:57 PM) [snapback]381706[/snapback]</div>

In my experience, a 30,000 mile interval is way too long. I've found the cabin filter pretty badly clogged at 15K. The engine air filter is pretty well plugged up too.

They are both easy to replace. Inexpensive preventive maintenance in my opinion and well worth it.

 

Uh,

Air filter ~$12
Cabin air filter ~$20
Oil filter & washer ~$6
Oil ~$3
Tire rotation ~$0

So, about $41 total, and about an hour of work.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(popoff @ Jan 27 2007, 11:35 AM) [snapback]381719[/snapback]</div>

Yep, I checked mine at 15k, and replaced them at 20k. Other than that, I have my dealer do an oil change every 5k miles. My dealer wants to charge something like $20 to rotate the tires, so I haven't rotated them yet .... hoping they will wear out and I can get Michelin X's. But after 22k, the tires still look new. Maybe its watching the air pressure in them like a hawk and keeping it at 42/40? I would have spent $80 on tire rotation by now, all needlessly.

 

Its been my experiance that dealer items that say "Inspect" are almost complete BS. Ok break liner inspection fine charge me 4 bucks to look at them. Don't inspect my air filter and charge me 4 bucks just change it. Ball joints and body bolts are not going to be inspected, clean my injectors? No don't charge me 75 bucks for a can of dealer injector cleaner in the tank.

I have asked mechanics that I know well, that have worked for dealers and they told me the above information. The dealer wants to get that car done and out as fast as possible for as much profit possible.