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Engine oil filter retaining clip

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Ichiro, Dec 22, 2018.

  1. Ichiro

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    It appears that the last place I took my Prius for an oil change lost that little metal clip by the oil filter housing and did not replace it.

    Does anyone know how I can find a replacement clip from an online source? What is that little clip officially called or the part name / number?
     
    #1 Ichiro, Dec 22, 2018
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    Not sure what it’s called or what it’s purpose is;).

    I believe it is a retaining clip but it doesn’t really retain the oil filter cap from what I can tell:cool:.

    I wouldn’t worry about it personally (y).
     
    #2 Raytheeagle, Dec 22, 2018
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    salvage, if not eBay. dealer may sell them by the piece
     
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    Dealership parts department should be able to easily/cheaply source that too. Still, as ray hinted, it does nothing. I've done about 16 oil and filter changes, never paid any attention to it.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Jan 2, 2019
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