> bob wrote:
> > what does the 30k maintenance entail?
> I'll try to remember to get the maintenance book out of the
> car later today. Stay tuned.
View the US Toyota Scheduled Maintenance Guides here:
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/
also, be sure that you are getting the correct 30,000 mile service for
your Prius. It is different for a NHW11 (more expensive) than for a
NHW20.
For a US NHW20 (2004-current) Prius, the 30,000 mile/36 month service
is:
<quote>
Replace engine oil and oil filter 1
Rotate tires
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust covers
Brake lines and hoses
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs 2
Differential oil
Drive shaft boots
Engine and inverter coolant
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent
system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasket
Radiator, condenser and intercooler
Steering gear box
Steering linkage and boots
Transmission fluid
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:
Driving While Towing
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Applicable Footnotes:
1) Reset the oil replacement reminder ("MAINT REQD") light after
replacing engine oil.
2) Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.
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For a US NHW11 (2001-2003) Prius, the 30,000 mile/24 month service was
provided for free/complimentary by Toyota with the purchase of the
car. The service was:
<quote>
Replace engine air filter
Replace engine coolant
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Replace inverter coolant
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust covers
Brake lines and hoses
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Differential oil
Drive shaft boots
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent
system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasket
Steering gear box
Steering linkage and boots
Transmission fluid
Note: Maintenance services specified at this interval are provided by
Toyota at no charge, excluding items required for vehicles driven
under special operating conditions.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace air conditioning filter
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> > what does the 30k maintenance entail?
> I'll try to remember to get the maintenance book out of the
> car later today. Stay tuned.