If the dealership said that a certain service was required or needed when it was not, then they engaged in fraud. If the local dealership is not willing to...
My next transaxle change will be coming up close to Jan/Feb. At 30K they used T-IV and at 60K it appears they used WS, from the receipt. Should I stick with...
Woa, hold on a second... The service manager advised you service was needed. Although the information was incorrect, it will not be deemed fraudulent in...
I am waiting for a national service rep from Toyota to call me back. I will definitely let you know what they say. I am hopeful that they will act as my...
Hi Aaron, I suggest that you return to ATF T-IV for your Classic. You will need 5 quarts. Do you have any interest in DIY, to avoid future errors and save...
Hi Sandra, What would be very interesting is to remove one spark plug and see if it is new or not. It would make things *much* more interesting if you found...
... Saying something is needed when it is not, is fraud. ... Fraud by incompetence. If this was the case, then they should refund the costs of the services...
Hi Mike, Per American Heritage Dictionary: fraud (frôd) n. 1. A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain. 2. A piece of...
So far I've found notes to the effect that 2007 Prius HSD comprises: 1) 76 HP ICE (57kw) 2) 50 KW MG2 (67 hp) and 3) MG1. What is the kw/hp of MG1? Old Folks...
It is the responsibility of a car owner to know and maintain his/her vehicle -- not the dealership. Service departments make recommendations based on their...
... I agree with Patrick. Unless the service manager said point blank, "You must buy this service or void your warranty" the original poster is up a creek...
... ...and yet people everyday put their well-being into the hands of experts without double-checking their decisions. When was the last time you took a...
Now that the Prius has been around for seven years, have mechanics not associated with dealers learned how to serve it? I expect to move to Phoenix and would...
... Excellent idea! Mid Peninsula, CA (South of San Francisco) http://www.insiderpages.com/b/15238778610 Personal service, unlike local Toyota Dealer. Dave '01...
My 2007 Touring Prius was rear ended Thursday and now the car is completely dead (powerless). If we can't power up the car does this mean all 4 wheels must be...
It has been my experience, and I have owned my Prius for seven years, that Prius certified mechanics who have graduated from "Toyota University" are not very...
Towing instructions are in the owner's manual - I recall it's OK to tow with rear wheels on the ground for limited speeds/distances; but most companies use...
Hello Peter, Where did you read that 50KW is MG1 and MG2 together ? as much as I know 50KW is MG2 alone. MG1 figures are rare though. It is mainly used to...
Thanks, Sidney - this is *really* scary to think about... Good luck with your pending Phoenix move; we have plans to travel there for an April vacation since...
Hi Fred, Sorry to hear about your accident. Depending upon the amount of damage that the rear suffered, it may be safe to try jumping the car from the front...
Hi Aaron, A very few Classic owners knowingly switched to ATF WS, hoping to realize improved mpg since WS has lower viscosity than T-IV. Since your Classic has...
Patrick, I can't say I noticed a difference between the two fluids. I didn't keep records but I look at my mpg at each fill-up. If anything my mpg might have...
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. said Tuesday its September U.S. sales fell on lower demand for both cars and trucks. Toyota sold a total of...
I'm doing a school project where I design and develop my own magazine and mine is going to be a car magazine focused on ulta fuel effecient cars. I have to do...
... Your point? If it were MY plane, I would still be responsible for ensuring that these things were done right. If they weren't and something went wrong,...
Is anyone as upset as I am that my passenger can not operate the navigation while we are driving. Does anyone know of any fix for this I have a 2007 Prius. We...
