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2010 Prius Coolant Drain Bolt

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by nicoj36, Oct 20, 2014.

  1. nicoj36

    nicoj36 Active Member

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    Does anyone have a picture of the drain bolt for the coolant on 2010s? Trying to do a coolant change. Thanks :)
     
    #1 nicoj36, Oct 20, 2014
  2. Mike500

    Mike500 Senior Member

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    The ecu inverter drain plug is located on the bottom of the transaxle. On the Gen III's, it is the same 10mm socket hex as the transaxle fluid drain plugs.

    I made up several kits that replaces the plugs with a much easier to use hex head with a complete set of washers.

    I am posting photos of the OEM plug and my kit which includes a rare earth neodymium magnet transaxle drain plug and two other plugs with the aluminum gasket washers.
     

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    #2 Mike500, Oct 20, 2014
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Engine or inverter coolant? Oh heck, here's both. The pictures of engine drain bolt is lousy, but at least indicates rough location.
     

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  4. nicoj36

    nicoj36 Active Member

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    Thank you sir!
     
    #4 nicoj36, Oct 21, 2014
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