Could this have fallen off of my Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Erik Aalto, May 31, 2013.

  1. Erik Aalto

    Erik Aalto Junior Member

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    Hi all, I found a mystery part in my driveway this evening, shortly after I arrived home. I am in my driveway every day for some handwatering of my lawn, so it's something I'm 99.9% certain I would have spotted prior to today. I don't have much vehicle traffic up my driveway besides our 2008 Prius and 2011 Prius. Any clues?

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    #1 Erik Aalto, May 31, 2013
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    that looks very familiar. it looks like some sort of tool, i don't think it's off a car.(n)
     
    #2 bisco, May 31, 2013
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    No, it's not part of your car. It's a tool for removing and installing tire valve (schrader valve) cores.
    It's a Hand tool of sorts.
     
    #3 css28, May 31, 2013
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  4. Erik Aalto

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    Thank you so much. I figured someone on here would know this by sight, so that is definitely a relief. Why it was in my driveway is another mystery.
     
    #4 Erik Aalto, May 31, 2013
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    That's a tire valve tool. It is NOT a part of the Prius.
     
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    maybe someone was going to let the air out of your tires. got any enemies?:cool:
     
    #7 bisco, May 31, 2013
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