I'm new to the group, and a new hybrid vehicle owner, so please bear with me if I seem foolish.

I just got the receipt for my first oil change at 5,000 miles. They changed the oil, topped off all fluids, adjusted the tire pressure, balanced and rotated the tires, and added an additive for fuel injector and gas treatment.

(I usually don't have all this stuff done, but I'm doing a lot of driving over the next month and I thought it might be a good idea when they suggested rotating the tires.)

The total for parts was $50.00.

They charged labor at $65.00.

Total cost was $115.00 plus taxes.

I don't feel good about their prices. Is the dealer a good place to go for oil changes on hybrid vehicles? What about your friendly neighborhood garage? Would it be better to just go there? Are oil changes on hybrids standard, just like they are for non-hybrid vehicles?

How does all this affect the warrantee on the vehicle? Can I go to my regular repair man, not associated with Toyota, and have him change the oil on my hybrid at a better price? Would the warrantee still be in tact?

Thanks,
jr