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Green sharpie marks

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Cooterk, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. Cooterk

    Cooterk Junior Member

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    Hey all, was checking a few things out under the car today to see how easy it would be to DIY the ATF fluid. Very easy btw but noticed on the hex nuts there were green sharpie marks on both nuts. Any clue what those are for? P
     
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    Probably a lazy man's way to avoid using a torque wrench. Mark bolt's position before disassembly, when reassembling, tighten till marks line up.

    SCH-I535
     
    #2 xliderider, Nov 20, 2013
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    They could be inspection marks to verify that the nuts are in place.

    I've see them, as well as crayon wax pencil numbers on many body pieces on my car.
     
    #3 Mike500, Nov 20, 2013
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    Six Sigma
     
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  5. Cooterk

    Cooterk Junior Member

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    Toyota does love Six Sigma. Black Belt style.

    Thanks for the input.
     
    #5 Cooterk, Nov 21, 2013
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