Any reports of stolen Prius v catalytic converters?

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  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    The Prius v catalytic converter is a little different than that of the regular Prius although it is still a Gen 3. I have attached a photo of the Prius v exhaust system.

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    #1 Georgina Rudkus, Mar 14, 2023
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    The thieves know gen2 cats are more valuable
     
    #2 PTS, Mar 14, 2023
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    No idea, I still installed MillerCat protection on mine.

    Pixel 7 ?
     
    #3 MrRJP, Mar 15, 2023
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    Wow to my untrained eye that looks awfully exposed. Did they also run a coolant line just like in a Gen 3 cat ?? Holy cow! It would be one thing if it was just accessible but the coolant line means more cost to fix and longer repair times.

    thanks for the post , at least now I know if I get Gen 5 to get a sheild and maybe a tilt sensor
     
    #4 Barsoapguy, Mar 28, 2023
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    that's not a pic of the gen 5
     
    #5 bisco, Mar 28, 2023
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