Car Wash Caused Hybrid System Warning

patsparks · 11-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Except the water might get into the fuel system. You can't remove the filter in the prius, it's all integrated inside the fuel tank, pump and all. I hope very little has gone into the tank.

aapoppa · 11-09-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by patanci

Thanks, I will do that first thing Monday. I should be able to drive for few miles to the dealership since it's got full tank right now.

Not a good idea. Water will pool in the bottom of the tank, no matter how full it is, and possibly slosh into the fuel inlet line. Fuel injection systems do not like water.

Best call your dealer and ask them what to do. If it were mine, I would not drive it without a mechanic's approval.

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