Recommended Service Items for the Toyota Prius 2007 1.5 T-Spirit

[priusnoob]

I'm thinking:

Standard 1 year service:

Oil Filter: Bosch Oil Filter (Part No,: 501820017)
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Toyota_Prius_1.5_2007/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/oil-filter/?501820017&1&02b50dc3a2aa4509c3cb1f9ab705c52c91d5753a&1&000231
Price: £3.90

Pollen Filter:Bosch Pollen Filter (Part No.: 507820027)
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Toyota_Prius_1.5_2007/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/pollen-filter/?507820027&1&8107812b57e6cddbafe8410d0b0196a198e3c867&1&000047
Price: £9.66

Air Filter : Mahle Air Filter LX2678 - Fits Toyota Prius - Genuine Part
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161471823284
Price: £10.46 

OR:

Air Filter : Mahle Air Filter LX2678 - Fits Toyota Prius - Genuine Part (Part No: 502822079 )
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Toyota_Prius_1.5_2007/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/air-filter/?502822079&1&c5aafe916c53dc8a479e4fc492f880f1df869f33&000008
Price: £11.04

Engine Oil (4.5L needed): Genuine Toyota Engine Motor Oil 5 Litres Chevron Texaco 5W30 Semi Synthetic 5L
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251936476046
Price: £23.44

At RRG Toyota, Silsden, it costs £16.75 + 20% VAT (£20.10 in total)
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Standard 2 year service:
All the above + 

Brake Fluid: 1 x Pagid Brake Fluid (Dot5.1 Brake Fluid - 500ml) (Part No: 524770310 )
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Toyota_Prius_1.5_2007/p/car-parts/car-brakes/brake-hydraulics/brake-fluids/?524770310&1&dc1c042f6e1f94d219a3f1171613ed308d82d978&1&000989

Price: £4.08

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50K service

All of the above +
Spark Plug: Denso TT Iridium SIP TwinTip Spark Plug IK16TT / 4701 Pack of 4 Replace BKR5EIX
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361594600855
Price: £26.94

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100K service 

All the above +
Coolant: Genuine Toyota Pink Pre Mixed Coolant Antifreeze Anti Freeze 5 Litres Pre Mix 5L
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261867937573
Price: £34.85

Transmission Fluid: Genuine Toyota Prius Atf Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 Litre 08886-81210 (Do I need five of these?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360858718769
Price: £10.96  

I'd like to be as cheap as possible, with decent quality too, which is why I've chosen Bosch and Toyota genuine. I think that the cheapest sites are the ones I've listed. I may however be a little confused. I don't know how much I might necessarily need of the different things...

[priusnoob]

Any advice would be super appreciated!

[FROSTYBALLS]

As regards coolant, I would check to see whether you need the Toyota Super Long Life Coolant - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Toyota-Super-Long-Life-Coolant-Pink-5-Litres-Pre-Mixed-Antifreeze-/321814159956?hash=item4aed9e6254:g:5wMAAOxyrM5TGZY9

As regards the one you've linked, the picture is actually Toyota Red coolant.

[priusnoob]

12 minutes ago, FROSTYBALLS said:

As regards coolant, I would check to see whether you need the Toyota Super Long Life Coolant - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Toyota-Super-Long-Life-Coolant-Pink-5-Litres-Pre-Mixed-Antifreeze-/321814159956?hash=item4aed9e6254:g:5wMAAOxyrM5TGZY9

As regards the one you've linked, the picture is actually Toyota Red coolant.

Hmmm 

Looking here:

https://priuschat.com/threads/toyota-long-life-coolant-vs-super-long-life-coolant.92456/

It looks like they recommend that for Gen 2 Prii so I guess you're correct there., I may well get that then (when I get to 200K, which will be around the same time I give my car away to my sister, assuming she passes lol)

[Konrad C]

On 1/15/2017 at 9:16 PM, priusnoob said:

I'm thinking:

Standard 1 year service:

Oil Filter: Bosch Oil Filter (Part No,: 501820017)
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Toyota_Prius_1.5_2007/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/oil-filter/?501820017&1&02b50dc3a2aa4509c3cb1f9ab705c52c91d5753a&1&000231
Price: £3.90

Pollen Filter:Bosch Pollen Filter (Part No.: 507820027)
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Toyota_Prius_1.5_2007/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/pollen-filter/?507820027&1&8107812b57e6cddbafe8410d0b0196a198e3c867&1&000047
Price: £9.66

Air Filter (Are Air and pollen filters the same?) : Pollen / Cabin Filter 1987432085 Bosch fits Toyota fits Subaru M2085
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232098019862
Price: £8.47

Engine Oil (Do I need four litres or five?): Genuine Toyota Hybrid 0W20 Synthetic Engine Motor Oil 08880-83265 5 Litres 5L
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261867937566
Price: £38.99
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Standard 2 year service:
All the above + 

Brake Fluid: Genuine Toyota High Performance Brake Fluid DOT 5.1 - 1 Litre ltr 0882380004 (How much do I need? 1 litre? 5 litres? 250ml?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321790215927
Price: £13.27

Would Pagid do me? Or would you recommend the genuine stuff instead? For engine oil, I always buy genuine from the car manufacturer if I can!

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100K service (Or should I do at 50K instead?):

All the above +
Coolant: Genuine Toyota Pink Pre Mixed Coolant Antifreeze Anti Freeze 5 Litres Pre Mix 5L
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261867937573
Price: £34.85

Spark Plug: Denso TT Iridium SIP TwinTip Spark Plug IK16TT / 4701 Pack of 4 Replace BKR5EIX
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361594600855
Price: £26.94

Transmission Fluid: Genuine Toyota Prius Atf Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 Litre 08886-81210 (Do I need five of these?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360858718769
Price: £10.96  

I'd like to be as cheap as possible, with decent quality too, which is why I've chosen Bosch and Toyota genuine. I think that the cheapest sites are the ones I've listed. I may however be a little confused. I don't know how much I might necessarily need of the different things...

You did your research which is good. I changed the oil on my friend Waqar's Prius. 4 litres is all that is needed. He used 5w-30 grade and not 0w-20 that is used for more later cars. See Parts-King list in the following post - 

I own an Avensis and when I bought it, some service items were done, but others not touched. The oil and coolant were good, but the air filter and cabin filter needed changing. Worse yet, the spark plugs were in a terrible state (brown insulators), and the wipers had not been changed since it left the factory in '09! Everything was done, plus new disc and pads all round. 

I have only the answered the questions I know. Other members/owners may be able to advise you better.

Edited January 18, 2017 by Konrad C
grammar correction and additional info.

[priusnoob]

9 hours ago, Konrad C said:

You did your research which is good. I changed the oil on my friend Waqar's Prius. 4 litres is all that is needed. He used 5w-30 grade and not 0w-20 that is used for more later cars. See Parts-King list in the following post - 

I own an Avensis and when I bought it, some service items were done, but others not touched. The oil and coolant was good, but the air filter and cabin filter needed changing. Worse yet, the spark plugs were in a terrible state (brown insulators), and the wipers had need been changed since it left the factory in '09! Everything was done, plus new disc and pads all round. 

I have only the answered the questions I know. Other may be able to advise you better.

Thanks, but when I phoned Toyota in Reading, they said that for ALL hybrids, they use 0W 20 oil, including my one. Yeah, my windscreen wipers needed replacing when I got mine too... 

Regarding the above, to your knowledge, is that OK? The plan is basically to just buy the parts, and give it to a relative's garage and get it serviced on the Saturday.. In theory, I could probably get it service'd and MOT'd closer to work, but they're expensive over there. I don't care for the stamp as such, because to me, when I buy a car, I'm fine with seeing receipts as proof it's been service'd. That's all a stamp says really and they can be faked. SUre, receipts can be faked too, but it's a lot harder to fake several receipts...

Also I figured it's best I do a little research at first at least, to see what I might need - to be a little..proactive. Also knowing the price of these things saves me money lol. I might also buy engine oil from the local Toyota. I think they're quite cheap. Dad buys it from there, but then he buys 20L at a time

[kithmo]

Sounds like a good plan Waqas, as well as saving you money you also know it's all been done. Some Toyota dealers have started using 0W20 oil on the Gen 2 now but 5W30 was the original spec and is ok (and cheaper). You will get better economy and easier starting of the ICE with 0W20, but better protection with 5W30 at higher temperatures.

[priusnoob]

1 hour ago, kithmo said:

Sounds like a good plan Waqas, as well as saving you money you also know it's all been done. Some Toyota dealers have started using 0W20 oil on the Gen 2 now but 5W30 was the original spec and is ok (and cheaper). You will get better economy and easier starting of the ICE with 0W20, but better protection with 5W30 at higher temperatures.

I used to get 0W 20 in a Honda Civic Hybrid. Did me quite well tbh. Regarding the above, am I "spot on" ? or are there areas where I'm not quite there? Are air filters and pollen filters basically the same thing, but in different locations? I appreciate that you may or may not have any knowledge on this.

[FROSTYBALLS]

"Are air filters and pollen filters basically the same thing, but in different locations?"

Pollen filters, also known as air conditioning filters and cabin filters, filter the air entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle. They reduce the amount of dirt, debris and pollutants from entering the heating and ventilation system, and thus the air that the driver and passengers breathe in. Some offer additional filtration by having a layer of carbon built in - which is supposed to be more effective at reducing the level of allergens entering the vehicle, which could be useful for those with asthma and/or hayfever. For example Toyota sell an enhanced air conditioning filter which incorporates a layer of carbon. 

Air filters filter the air used by the engine, and trap dirt and debris before it gets into the engine. A clean air filter, as opposed to a dirty air filter, usually results in better efficiency, performance and fuel consumption.

May be some similarities in the way they are constructed.

[Konrad C]

On 1/16/2017 at 8:09 PM, kithmo said:

Sounds like a good plan Waqas, as well as saving you money you also know it's all been done. Some Toyota dealers have started using 0W20 oil on the Gen 2 now but 5W30 was the original spec and is ok (and cheaper). You will get better economy and easier starting of the ICE with 0W20, but better protection with 5W30 at higher temperatures.

 

On 1/16/2017 at 9:50 PM, priusnoob said:

I used to get 0W 20 in a Honda Civic Hybrid. Did me quite well tbh. Regarding the above, am I "spot on" ? or are there areas where I'm not quite there? Are air filters and pollen filters basically the same thing, but in different locations? I appreciate that you may or may not have any knowledge on this.

 

On 1/16/2017 at 10:07 PM, FROSTYBALLS said:

"Are air filters and pollen filters basically the same thing, but in different locations?"

Pollen filters, also known as air conditioning filters and cabin filters, filter the air entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle. They reduce the amount of dirt, debris and pollutants from entering the heating and ventilation system, and thus the air that the driver and passengers breathe in. Some offer additional filtration by having a layer of carbon built in - which is supposed to be more effective at reducing the level of allergens entering the vehicle, which could be useful for those with asthma and/or hayfever. For example Toyota sell an enhanced air conditioning filter which incorporates a layer of carbon. 

Air filters filter the air used by the engine, and trap dirt and debris before it gets into the engine. A clean air filter, as opposed to a dirty air filter, usually results in better efficiency, performance and fuel consumption.

May be some similarities in the way they are constructed.

When the car is out of warranty and the parts can be obtained at reasonable prices, so long as the not specialist skills and tools are needed, independent garages or even a competent DIY mechanic can service the car. This is good when on a limited budget.

I have posted about the correct grade oil on the Avensis forum and when I last spoke to a local Toyota parts man, I asked him what is the "preferred" grade of oil for my car? He replied "5w-30"! I said he is wrong and it is stated in the handbook "0w-20". He said that grade is for hybrids, and I replied it is part  of the "Optifit" system Toyota use. Note I said "preferred". The handbook states that other grades can be used for topping up, but at next oil change, refill with the preferred grade. If I worked there, I would have a list of the preferred oils for each model.

Pollen/air-con/cabin filters. FROSTYBALLS explained the purpose of the filter well, but one thing I need to add. Lot's of owners are not aware they exist, let alone change them or get them changed. Worse still some garages don't even touch them. There are several reasons why this filter is neglected. I already mentioned the lack of awareness, add laziness due to access in some cars, or just plain can't be bothered. When the Zafira fires happened, I did a bit of research and spoke to a Vauxhall specialist mechanic, and he confirmed everything I just mentioned. Also when inspecting or changing the cabin filter, it is a good opportunity to clean out debris and leaves trapped in the ventilation system in the filter location. Search for dirty cabin/pollen/air-con filters, and you could find some really bad photos.   

If the handbook came with the car, it should give you the information of what your car needs. 

[johalareewi]

I know that for the gen3 Prius, replacement pollen filters were a lot less than the price that MrT charged and they are easy to fit. For gen3 just pop out the lower glovebox.  The filter is behind it.  Make sure the new filter goes in the right way up.

You can also check the filter yourself and replace when necessary rather than every xxx miles.  Sometimes they get very dirty way before the service date.

[priusnoob]

8 hours ago, johalareewi said:

I know that for the gen3 Prius, replacement pollen filters were a lot less than the price that MrT charged and they are easy to fit. For gen3 just pop out the lower glovebox.  The filter is behind it.  Make sure the new filter goes in the right way up.

You can also check the filter yourself and replace when necessary rather than every xxx miles.  Sometimes they get very dirty way before the service date.

Tbh it is also a bit of a convenience thing. Sure, it might be easy, but I have to do..other stuff too and the relative is fairly cheap!

[priusnoob]

On 18/01/2017 at 8:27 AM, Konrad C said:

 

 

When the car is out of warranty and the parts can be obtained at reasonable prices, so long as the not specialist skills and tools are needed, independent garages or even a competent DIY mechanic can service the car. This is good when on a limited budget.

I have posted about the correct grade oil on the Avensis forum and when I last spoke to a local Toyota parts man, I asked him what is the "preferred" grade of oil for my car? He replied "5w-30"! I said he is wrong and it is stated in the handbook "0w-20". He said that grade is for hybrids, and I replied it is part  of the "Optifit" system Toyota use. Note I said "preferred". The handbook states that other grades can be used for topping up, but at next oil change, refill with the preferred grade. If I worked there, I would have a list of the preferred oils for each model.

Pollen/air-con/cabin filters. FROSTYBALLS explained the purpose of the filter well, but one thing I need to add. Lot's of owners are not aware they exist, let alone change them or get them changed. Worse still some garages don't even touch them. There are several reasons why this filter is neglected. I already mentioned the lack of awareness, add laziness due to access in some cars, or just plain can't be bothered. When the Zafira fires happened, I did a bit of research and spoke to a Vauxhall specialist mechanic, and he confirmed everything I just mentioned. Also when inspecting or changing the cabin filter, it is a good opportunity to clean out debris and leaves trapped in the ventilation system in the filter location. Search for dirty cabin/pollen/air-con filters, and you could find some really bad photos.   

If the handbook came with the car, it should give you the information of what your car needs. 

Money isn't tight as such, but I'd rather not pay x amount more for the same job, just for a stamp when I would have receipts.. Any how, I guess you covered it above where the 0W 20 is the "preferred" grade for mine as it is a hybrid. 

This will be my first service since I bought it (To clarify, it was fully serviced before, and mostly by Toyota) With other cars (non Toyota) I have tried to find what I need for servicing. With the Honda, I went to coxmotorparts.co.uk, and they had literally every thing I needed (at a reasonable price) With this, I think I know what I need, but need some guidance to know if I'm buying the correct things, is Pagid OK? How much brake fluid do I need? Can the stuff I'm buying be bought cheaper? (For the same or similar stuff?)

Then it becomes a case of, I supply the service items and I pay for the labour.

EDT: The OFFICIAL Toyota store on eBay, say to use 5W 30 for Gen 2 Prii, as do my local Toyota garage (Even if Toyota Reading say otherwise I lived there for a while), so I'll use that. It's also really cheap at £16.75 + VAT

[priusnoob]

Just to say, after some time, I managed to get the car service'd. Dad wouldn't let me pay him for the engine oil. He gets them for £17 each (vs £20.10 if I were to get them from the same place)

Any how, it cost £55.04 (+ £20.10 for engine oil, if I paid that, bringing it to £75.14) 

The labour cost £15,  bringing the total to £70.05, OR £90.14, if I paid for the engine oil. That tbh is really !Removed! cheap for a full two year service. I did buy 2 x 500ml brake fluid instead of 1, so 1 will go back to ECP. No biggy

Next year of course, I don't need spark plugs, or brake fluid changing, bringing total costs down to £24.02 (or £44.12 with engine oil) (ish, as that's accurate today, but maybe not so tomorrow) + £15 on the service, bringing it to either  £39.02 or £59.12

 

Basically

Year "One, Three, Seven, Nine" : £44.12 + £15 labour = £59.12

Year "Two, Four, Six, Eight ": £48.20 + £15 labour = £63.20

Year "Five": £75.14 + £15 labour = £90.14

Year "Ten": £120.95 + £30 labour (Can't imagine it'd be £15)  = £135.95 OR £150.95

That seems OK to me. Max £150 for a total and full service is super cheap!