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What headlights do i really have on my "2007 Dream Machine" ?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by imOCD4a_prius, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. imOCD4a_prius

    imOCD4a_prius Member

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    Hi All, I read in an online AUTOMOTIVE mag that the '07 has "Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights." I DL'd the page onto my HD so i can not go back to the URL to reference it. I'm thrilled if i do have halogens ! I read here, someplace, that HIDs can cost up to $300 including labor to replace. Right now in the Hollywood area, Halogens r selling for $6...(Harbor Freight)a slight difference eh.
    1 more thing: Is there a 'HAYNES Repair Manual' for m,y '07 PRIUS, so I can DYI oil changes ect. by the one mechanic I know will REMEMBER to tighten the oil drain cap ???? a...me.
    Any suggestions as to what "degree" of legal tint I can get installed for my state of Florida (it's more like the State of Confusion).
    OK, I'm off to Home Depot to work on the house. I look forward to your suggestions & THANK YOU.
    DJ (short 4 DonJr :)
     
  2. gmcneil05

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    Well some have Halogens and some have HIDs. Which do you have? Do you have fog lights. Im pretty sure if you have fog lights then you have HIDs.
     
  3. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    If you have HID headlights, they are $52 each
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    http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Xenon-Headlight-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=au_pf_ss_2?ie=UTF8&Make=Toyota|76&Model=Prius|1026&Year=2007|2007&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive
    If you have Halogen headlights, they are $8 each
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    http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9003-Standard-Headlight-Bulb/dp/B00480GYF8/ref=au_pf_ss_5?ie=UTF8&Make=Toyota|76&Model=Prius|1026&Year=2007|2007&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive
     
  4. Ryanpl

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    Once you buy the headlight it is VERY simple to change the bulbs on your own. The only tool I'd suggest using would be a small pocket mirror to see the locking springs. Like posted above if you have fog lights then you have HID, D4R bulbs. Here is a bulb from Amazon.com which will cost you approx $55.00/bulb. Amazon.com: Philips D4R Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, Pack of 1: Automotive.
     
  5. imOCD4a_prius

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    5 :07PM edt--Yupper, I have fog-lights So, approx $55.00/bulb, will have to be swallowed yet, a lot better than what someone wrote on here about having to take the front bumper off. I'm 99 and 44/100% sure i read that here. Anyway--thanks to the both of you--I'm headed off to Home Depot to buy some Thomson's water Sealer--for my home's roof-NOT the PRIUS (thank God).
    Thanks for responding guys, DJ
     
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    Hi DJ,

    Take a look at this video, self explanatory.



    Also, read the owner's manual. Your car should use 5W-30 oil that is rated at SM and ISLAC on the label. SL is the older rating, and I doubt you will find that today. SM is what is being marketed now, but make sure you get the right stuff. There are a lot of different oil's out there today.

    Don't overfill the crankcase! 3.9 Quarts MAX. 3.5 Qts. should work fine with a filter change. Use a Toyota oil filter and don't forget to change the aluminum washer on the drain plug. You can buy the filter and the washer at your local Toyota dealer. If you can afford it, use synthetic oil. Mobil 1 is recommended for best MPG and longevity. When checking the oil, pull the dipstick while the engine is off and the car is parked on a level surface. Wipe the dipstick clean and then reinsert the dipstick back into the engine until it bottoms out completely. Then pull it out and read it. You want the oil to be between the two marks on the dipstick. It does not have to be completely full, just between the marks. Again, do not overfill it, as that will create problems.

    Tools needed.

    Floor Jack
    14MM wrench
    Oil Filter wrench (small one or the hex one in the video)
    Oil Drain Pan

    Hope this helps ya!

    Ron (dorunron)
     
  7. farmermac

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    You should be happy you have HID's. Who cares about the price of bulbs once every few years. They illuminate the road 100% better then halogens.
     
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    The only reason to remove the bumper is if you charge by the hour for labor. The owner's manual shows how to change your bulbs. To be honest I watched this video
    and the follow up and was able to change the bulb on my own. It took me about 40minutes to do mainly because I treid to do the job w/o watching the video 1st.
     
  9. imOCD4a_prius

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    Ryanpl--Thanks a lot for this info-I'll go watch & even DL it A.S.A.P. thanks again for posting me. DJ (4 42PM edt Tues)
     
  10. imOCD4a_prius

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    ****farmermac*** What you type sure makes sence to those who have really taken the time to 'SEE' & Notice the big diff between the 2 light sources. It still comes down to 'dollars & sence' & , trust me, I'll watch the video a few times ('cause I'm a slow learner (which may be great for sex but hell in everyday life ;). Then I'll just go for it whne that time comes. Thanks for posting me. DJ