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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Colton, Mar 30, 2019.

  1. Colton

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    So today, after changing my oil on my 2012 Prius Four, I accidentally left the oil cap off but immediately noticed the noise and checked it. BUT the engine sounded really mean sounding when the oil cap was off which I would like to do but not worth the risk. Is there a hack to modify this without letting dirt and other debris into the engine oil? Or do you have to keep the cap on to keep the pressure in the engine or something? I was thinking a real tight piece of mesh with a sealant around the edges that would still stick even if I took it off to change the oil.
     
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    Go for it. To echo others, oil is cheap. You only live once.
     
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    Forget it. The EGR system won't function right with no oil cap.
    AND.....when running fast, oil will probably splash out too.

    If you want to sound "mean", stick your head out the window and growl !! :eek:

    Or put a playing card in your wheel spokes. :whistle:
     
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    You just want more fodder for your list of infamous quotes, right?

    One of the "fun" by-products of leaving off the oil filler cap, is aroma de motor oil, in the cabin: the cabin air intake is nearby.
     
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    Lol, thanks all for replies. I didn’t think about any of that.
     
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    You didn't lose the cap? That was my trick (previous car). Bought a new one, then eventually found the old one, lodged in a corner. :oops:
     
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    Thankfully, no. But it did almost get stuck behind the engine under the windshield wipers.
     
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    After market exhaust is the way to go. Tanabe makes a nice cat back exhaust system.
     
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    Quite a few axel back systems for the car.


    Tanabe is the most well known and easily available state side.


    Hks
    Apexi
    Blitz
    Tom's
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    Fujitsubo

    Just to name a few
     
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    I can't believe there's that many for the Prius. lol

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    Just to name a few more. Many don't realize it's not just viewed like a eco box here in the states but like a civic. Fun to mod but not nesearly fast else where
     
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    You ever going to get a video of yours!? Been waiting since you installed it.....
     
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    After I upgrade the piping and remove the resonator and Cat I'll do one is really quiet right now
     
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    What kind of tail lights do you have on your Gen 3 in your profile pic?
     
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    Crystal eye japan g type full led
     
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    best. advice. ever.
     
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    The ignore user feature of Prius Chat is the best advice I can give;).
     
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    Oil cap??!! I thought it was a 710 cap!
    710cap.jpg
     
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    If that's the best you have to offer, that's pretty sad.
     
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