Should I remove the blocked grill before I go in for an oil change?

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  1. BIGGDOGG

    BIGGDOGG New Member

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    Has anyone had any problems with the dealership complaining that they blocked the grill and it will void this and that? because It's still freezing here in NJ so I still have it blocked and I will be going in for my oil change soon, Since I negotiated free oil changes for life when I bought it. Otherwise I would do it myself.....
     
    #1 BIGGDOGG, Feb 29, 2008
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    I would recommend removing it before going to the dealership...hate to see them void your warranty as a result of a mod to the car.
     
    #2 NaptownPrius, Feb 29, 2008
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    Remove.

    Or better yet:
    Do the oil changes yourself and only take it to the dealer (with it removed) when you need major repairs.
     
    #3 Bob64, Feb 29, 2008
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    Remove it. Why take the chance of highlighting yourself?
     
    #4 bestmapman, Mar 1, 2008
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    My Dealer said that if I blocked my grill and they saw it like that if I brought it in for Service the Standard Warranty and Extended Warranty would be VOID.
     
    #5 rochesteruser, Mar 1, 2008
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    if its that much of a concern, go for it... as for me, changed my oil at dealership on feb 12th.... my grill blocked 100%... no one said a word to me.
     
    #6 DaveinOlyWA, Mar 1, 2008
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    Thanks you guys, I will remove it.
    :car: <------ you think this icon would be a prius huh?
     
    #7 BIGGDOGG, Mar 3, 2008
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    That is bizarre. The dealer here told me it was a good idea to block the grille, especially in temps of -20 C and colder
     
    #8 jayman, Mar 3, 2008
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    Well this morning it was a great 58 degrees out. Hopefully it will stay that way and I won't have to re install it till next winter. I bet it snows next week, hahaha
     
    #9 BIGGDOGG, Mar 4, 2008
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    way too early to remove... on warmer days, remove a slat or two... i would not remove blocking for the summer until at least mid to late april. around here is ususally may
     
    #10 DaveinOlyWA, Mar 4, 2008
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