Damaged skid. Why you should change the oil yourself

[Sienna dude]

I replaced mine on my Camry for <$60, looks like the same skid plate. Is it just the portion that comes undone for doing an oil change. If so, there’s a part number just for the one plastic piece, then you can get the little metal pieces that press onto the plastic for threads, and then the M10 screws too.

Do you know any part numbers?

 

[MurkyAsparagus]

Do you know any part numbers?

The first three items listed are the plate, screws, then metal inserts. The last three you can ignore, that’s just an oil change and transmission service.

I don’t know if they’re the same parts, you would have to look at both and see.

 

[billt460]

My 2018 Camry has that same access cover. It's very easy to over tighten the screws, and strip them out. NEVER use a power driver to tighten them. Do it by hand using a 10 MM nut driver. And just lightly snug them up. There are only 4 screws. They won't vibrate loose.

 

[Sienna dude]

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The first three items listed are the plate, screws, then metal inserts. The last three you can ignore, that’s just an oil change and transmission service.

I don’t know if they’re the same parts, you would have to look at both and see.

Thanks

 

[Kira]

Get some aluminum (or heck, galvanized) sheet and try your hand at forming.
It appears to be flat enough to easily make a cardboard template, not like my Saab application above.

Shields keep the dirt out of the engine bay (you want that) and the aerodynamic advantage saves more gas than switching to a thin oil.

 

[Sienna dude]

Get some aluminum (or heck, galvanized) sheet and try your hand at forming.
It appears to be flat enough to easily make a cardboard template, not like my Saab application above.

Shields keep the dirt out of the engine bay (you want that) and the aerodynamic advantage saves more gas than switching to a thin oil.

Yeah, it is already making some noise. And I would hate the dirt getting in or the rodents.

 

[eljefino]

Those things do do some good, keeping (salt) water spray out of the engine compartment, and routing radiator air properly.

I like the zip tie/ drift stitch idea.

My Prii have a much smaller hatch maybe 10x12 inches with three fasteners and a hook. Set the hook, flip it up, insert bolt #1, it's good. Numbers two and three are redundant. It's absurd that your van's is so big.

 

[Elkins45]

If you have a scrapyard or pull-a-part nearby you could probably find one there.

 

[john_pifer]

Nothing to remove for an oil change on the Odyssey.

And it uses a standard spin-on.

Big upgrade from our 4Runner, which had a splash shield AND a skid plate to remove, as well as a cartridge filter.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I know I have screws for them if you need those. I’ll try and locate an extra one of the covers at work or something if we have an extra laying around. I’m a Toyota tech at a dealership.

 

[Motor oil rookie]

The engine shield/skid plate was damaged by the quick lube places that I went in the past. Now the damage has gotten worse and screws don't stick. Any ideas? OEM part is pretty pricey because I have to buy the whole thing. 2021 Sienna

Do your own oil changes folks!

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This is why I don't go to Jiffy Lube

 

[billt460]

I'm guessing this is going to be a fairly easy part to obtain. You have to figure that 90+% of the people out there do not change their own oil. And of the many who don't, a large percentage of them go to the "quick lube" joints, because they're fast and cheap.

So it stands to reason there are going to be plenty of people in the same boat as yourself, and are going to be in need of these covers. Along with the various fasteners required to install them.

 

[Kira]

^^What?
It's going to be a fairly easy part to obtain because many people are in the same boat and need the same part and fasteners?
That's the recipe for a shortage; high demand and finite supply.
Unless you figure the parts countermen are familiar with it and know where to rustle them up?

The P1 (850 chassis) Volvos had a shield with two stupidly designed arms which reached rearward. One of mine was busted off and the junk yard man said they all have and it's be a difficult part to find.

 

[billt460]

The P1 (850 chassis) Volvos had a shield with two stupidly designed arms which reached rearward. One of mine was busted off and the junk yard man said they all have and it's be a difficult part to find.

There are a lot more Toyota's on the road than Volvos. So yeah, I can see where it would be a difficult part to find.

Parts that are frequently sold, are produced in greater numbers. Especially simple plastic molded parts for the more popular makes and models.

Late model Toyota's are as common as dirt. Things like alternators, water pumps, Serpentine belts, are almost always on the shelf for the most popular models.

This part is most likely damaged frequently, and it won't be hard to locate. Unnecessarily expensive, yes.... Hard to find, no.

 

[Dr_Dr3i]

1) DIY from now on
2) Go top-side vacuum extraction

 

[D60]

I routinely use nutserts in the sub-frame and bolts with fender washers. It's amazing how many OEMs try to hang plastic push pins vertically in tension. They're not really meant to work like that.

 

[zzyzzx]

This whole piece I think. I got a quote on the phone, over $300

Have you looked for an aftermarket part?
Aftermarket skid plates exist for other vehicles, and sometimes they are superior to the OEM ones.

 

[Sienna dude]

Have you looked for an aftermarket part?
Aftermarket skid plates exist for other vehicles, and sometimes they are superior to the OEM ones.

I fixed it this morning with bigger screws. All good now

 

[Sienna dude]

Thanks fellas

 

[road_rascal]

The plastic skid plate on my Rav4 came loose after hitting a bunch of ice/snow a couple years ago and I just used heavy duty zip ties in the spots where the plastic fender bolts/clips stopped grabbing. Luckily I don't have to remove it for oil changes.