Prius V :: Missing Rubber Caps Under The Chassis?
Mar 22, 2015
I found these two rubber caps(2 pieces) missing under the chassis during an oil change in the center of Prius alpha, the carpet is visible. What are these for?
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Mar 22, 2015
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