The “Needs Service” warning light turned on in my Prius. I figured it would mean a quick oil change to reset. I stopped by the Orlando Toyota Dealership around noon and I was still sketching two hours later.
Granted there was an oil change of 5 quarts, but then there were so may other adjustments. Tire pressure was checked, and there was a multi point inspection. The engine air filter was replaced, The cabin air filter was replaced, the evaporator core was cleaned, an engine induction was performed, there was a fuel induction flush, and a brake fluid exchange, the coolants were exchanged and there was and there was a 4 point tune up.
The guy seated right in front of me earned a visit directly by the mechanic working on his car. The mechanic showed the client a video of his engine running and it was running real rough. The woman seated in front of him was on the h=phone with her sister discussing family history.
I started this sketch drawing the woman seated at the high top table. She was entertained for well over an hour watching whatever she had playing on her phone. During the course of the sketch, people came and went.
When I picked up my car it was very clean. The wheel rims were more clean than I have ever seen. The drive back was smooth and braking was smooth as well. I’ll be driving to Orlando every day during Fringe, so it is good that the car is in the best shape possible. I will probably be teaching out of the Prius as well during Fringe using my phone as a hot spot. I am sketching and endless stream of shows and will only stop to walk back to the car and offer a class. Hopefully that will all work out.