Changing Oil in With Minimal Equipment.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by richard1540, Jun 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM.

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  1. ASRDogman

    ASRDogman Senior Member

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    Flap? What flap? :whistle:
    Mine was missing when I got the car. If I ever have to replace the shielding I'll probably
    just remove it.

     
    #21 ASRDogman, Jun 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    I just take the full engine underpanel off for oil changes (maybe 30 times now with our 2010). Takes about 5 minutes for removal or install, 6 bolts and about a dozen plastic fasteners (2 at back a little bigger). Panel still looks like new, no cuts/hinges. More info in the oil change link in my signature (on a phone turn it landscape to see signatures)

    helps that we’ve had it since new; people tend to bend just that flap, it’s NOT flexible/soft plastic, develops fractures and fails.
     
    #22 Mendel Leisk, Jun 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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