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    Replace Oil Drain Pan

    Well, my problem is solved. I wanted to tell everyone about my fix in case it can help out someone out in the future. When I originally posted...
    Post by: cgm55082, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Replace Oil Drain Pan

    Thanks for the tips Rude person's. If I were to try drilling and tapping the hole in my existing pan to m14X1.5 like you originally suggested, would...
    Post by: cgm55082, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Replace Oil Drain Pan

    Patrick, thank you so much for weighing in -- I knew I could count on great information from you. That's exactly what I was looking for. I just...
    Post by: cgm55082, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Replace Oil Drain Pan

    Thanks for the comments, but the suggestions will not work for me. When I tried installing the self tapping plug, it bent the wall of my oil pan...
    Post by: cgm55082, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Replace Oil Drain Pan

    Can anyone provide instructions or tips for replacing the oil pan on a 2006 Prius? I changed the oil on my new-to-me 2006 Prius this morning and...
    Thread by: cgm55082, Jul 13, 2013, 42 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Electrical Smell?

    I can't say with certainty that it didn't originate from the vents, but I don't think it did. I also just went in the car, put it in ready mode...
    Post by: cgm55082, Jun 3, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Electrical Smell?

    The odor I smell is like an electrical short, but there are no adverse effects on the car's performance and it's usually very short lived. Within...
    Post by: cgm55082, Jun 3, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Electrical Smell?

    I did a search on this, but didn't find the answers I was looking for. I have a new-to-me 2006 Prius. It has 100K on it and has been well...
    Thread by: cgm55082, Jun 3, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Strut Change and Alignment

    Thanks Patrick. Is it advised to have the car aligned at the dealer versus a reputable tire shop? Seems the dealer knows better what to do with...
    Post by: cgm55082, May 31, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Strut Change and Alignment

    Can anyone confirm what specs the Prius should be aligned to? I thought I read somewhere that it should be aligned with zero camber, toe, etc....
    Post by: cgm55082, May 31, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Rear Shock Brands VS OEM

    Since I already bought the KYB Excel Gs for the front, would it be a problem to use the less expensive shocks from the dealer in the rear? In...
    Post by: cgm55082, May 30, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Rear Shock Brands VS OEM

    Is there any difference between the dealer supplied OEM shocks and aftermarket shocks? Specifically, are aftermarket brands, such as KYB,...
    Thread by: cgm55082, May 29, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting