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Cut plastic engine shield - oil changes

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Rob Kundert, Mar 5, 2014.

  1. Rob Kundert

    Rob Kundert Junior Member

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    It appears that the access port held up by clips in the plastic shield under the engine compartment of my 2010 flipped down after a recent oil change, scooting along the roadway, like an air scoop for some miles. I thought the noise was from frozen slush that had lodged underneath until I looked and saw the problem.

    Has this ever happened to anyone before? ALSO, did this scoop up and deflect salt, slush and road grim that could cause problems down the road?
     
    #1 Rob Kundert, Mar 5, 2014
  2. Fore

    Fore Don't look back!

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    This happen to me, had it fixed under warranty at the time. You should be able to re-attach it with tyraps or something else. Just do a search on PriusChat.
     
    #2 Fore, Mar 5, 2014
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    never heard of this one before, did you hit some road debris?
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 5, 2014
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    #4 Mike500, Mar 5, 2014
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    Who did the oil change?
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Mar 5, 2014
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