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Found this carpet under the hood

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  1. Alex80

    Alex80 New Member

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    Hi there,
    I found this thing in my hood today and I'm baffled. What is it? How it got there? Any ideas? Thanks! IMG_1798.jpg
     
    #1 Alex80, Jun 20, 2022
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    That looks similar to some of the insulation used around the car.

    Alternatively, the previous owner was trying to keep the engine warm by using insulation (and thus improve MPG). But of course they would've used a Scangauge to monitor engine temperature to ensure it doesn't overheat.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Jun 20, 2022
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    Hi thanks for your reply. I had this Prius for a while but I'm still noob somehow :)
    My only explanation is that rat drag it in to make the nest.
    Also isn't this insulation flammable to be near the engine?
    Thanks
     
    #3 Alex80, Jun 20, 2022
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    The rat theory is also a possibility though it seems too neat for that.

    Depends on the material and what it's physically touching but yes, it could be a fire hazard.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Jun 20, 2022
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    It's apparent that it's the underhood heat and sound insulation dragged off the retainig clips and down onto the engine. Post a photo of the area under the hood.
     
    #5 Georgina Rudkus, Jun 20, 2022
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    How long have you had the car, and how often do you pop the hood?

    We had a rat take up lodging in our engine bay, dragged a small, plush toy, housecoat sash and sundry in there. Still, you're pic looks more like humans at work.

    BTW: your address is maybe too specific? Unless it's bogus, lol.
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, Jun 20, 2022
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    It doesn't look anything like the insulation still attached to the underside of my hood.
     
    #7 fuzzy1, Jun 20, 2022
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    He's from the Bronx. Doxxing holds no fears, nor does COVID, nor pizza rats, nor much anything else, save not having the cover fee for his favorite watering hole.
     
    #8 kenmce, Jun 26, 2022
    Mendel Leisk and bisco like this.
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    Previous owner may have experimented with additional insulation in the hood. And now it came off.
     
    #9 OptimusPriustus, Aug 22, 2022
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