2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair
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Your Toyota Prius isn’t just a car. It’s a part of your lifestyle. Keep it running newer, longer and schedule your routine maintenance appointment today.
2006 Toyota Prius Maintenance
A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2006 Toyota Prius.
Questions About 2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid Systems
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Are Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle systems more expensive to repair? The answer is, it depends. Some high voltage components are only available as parts of bigger units. Note that we do offer promotional financing with the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
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Why is my Toyota Prius gas mileage getting worse? Let us check it out. Worsening fuel economy in your Toyota Prius may be related to a worn out or bad high voltage battery pack.
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What does an illuminated check engine light mean on my Toyota Prius? Your Toyota Prius check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.
All-Around Care for Your 2006 Toyota Prius
Schedule an appointment for hybrid maintenance and repair. Firestone techs know all about your 2006 Toyota Prius! It's true — you don't have to go to the Toyota dealership for hybrid vehicle service. From the front headlights to the rear tires, your hybrid 2006 Prius is taken care of with us. Put your trust in our trained technicians for routine maintenance for your 2006 Toyota Prius, including brake pad/rotor replacement, tire service and repair, cabin air filter replacement, wheel alignment, A/C service, and even windshield wiper replacement. Learn more about Firestone hybrid car care, and schedule a convenient appointment for Toyota Prius maintenance.
2006 Toyota Prius High Voltage Services
Every hybrid vehicle is different. Some are called "hybrids" because they use battery power to propel or help propel the vehicle, some hybrids may or may not plug-in to charge, and some may or may not have regenerative braking. Some hybrid models have both a high-voltage battery and a conventional 12-volt battery. With so much variation in hybrid vehicles, your 2006 Toyota Prius needs someone who knows it inside and out. We're here for you. Your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care location is ready to provide conventional and low voltage services for all hybrid makes and models, including your 2006 Toyota Prius.
Select locations also offer high voltage services. A high voltage service is anything that requires removing the Toyota's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call before scheduling an appointment to ensure your closest location offers high voltage services. Some of these high voltage vehicle services may include:
Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we understand the reported issues, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2006 Toyota Prius in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2006 Toyota Prius. With the information gathered, your technician can further diagnose any hybrid car problems you're having and determine what tests (if any) are needed. We won't perform any repairs without your approval.
Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: The technician will examine your Prius's battery filter (if applicable) and clean up its ducts and other pieces. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)
High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will visually inspect the outer cable jackets and connectors on your 2006 Prius and test to confirm that high voltage isn't making its way to the chassis. They'll let you know if the cable needs replacement.
Isolation test: For this test, a technician uses a special tool to see if any high voltage parts are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.
Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is the high voltage battery inside your Toyota Prius failing or weak? Let us install a new one.
Health check for power electronic systems: We'll review the power inverter, regenerative braking, and/or electric drive motor(s)/machine(s) in your 2006 Toyota Prius.
This list only mentions a handful of more unique hybrid car services that your local Firestone location may offer. Call ahead to confirm!
Hybrid Maintenance for Your 2006 Toyota Prius
You don't have to wait for unusual noises, leaks, or smells to make an appointment for hybrid vehicle service. Taking care of your 2006 Toyota Prius manufacturer suggested maintenance is an ideal way to help prevent major problems early on. Your nearby technician know how to perform Prius scheduled maintenance to help keep your vehicle running newer, longer.
We get pretty "charged up" thinking about the future of hybrid car care. You're right there with us, too, whenever you drive and maintain your 2006 Toyota Prius! Book an appointment soon for convenient hybrid vehicle service and repair for your Prius. Many stores remain open into the evening and on weekends.