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Blocked Grille and Dealer

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by WD0AFQ, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. WD0AFQ

    WD0AFQ Active Member

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    Tuesday we take the car in for the 10k oil change. Has anyone left the grille blocked during a dealer visit? I am thinking I should snatch the foam out of my grille before taking it in.
    What say ya'll?
    Dan
     
    #1 WD0AFQ, Jan 27, 2013
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    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    Dealers, like any insurance company are always looking for reasons not to pay on a claim. I wouldn't want to give them any reason to say the engine overheated because of your grill block and not a faulty water pump or whatever is wrong. Take the it off at least until the warranty period is over.
     
    #2 mmmodem, Jan 27, 2013
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    Even if the dealer isn't looking for an out, something a mechanic looks for in a trouble shooting process is anything unusual that might have caused the problem. It's unlikely that a mechanic is going to be aware of various mods and the effects they have or don't have on a car so a grill block will legitimately raise suspicions.

    Take it out before you go to the dealer and be sure you are monitoring important temperatures when you run a grill block
     
    #3 xs650, Jan 27, 2013
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  4. WD0AFQ

    WD0AFQ Active Member

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    I think yall are right. Will pull it and put in back til I get out of there. 30 seconds to get it out and not much more to put it back.
    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    #4 WD0AFQ, Jan 27, 2013
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    WD0AFQ Active Member

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    Looking at your locations. I have spent a good amount of time in Fremont, next to Milpitas, and in Eureka, California. Great places to visit.
    Dan
     
    #5 WD0AFQ, Jan 27, 2013
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    I left my blocking in when I took Entu for his 5K checkup... no one said anything and the insulation was still in place when they returned the car to me.
     
    #6 RocMills, Jan 28, 2013
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