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Skid plate in the way for oil change

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by fenmik, Nov 21, 2019.

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  1. Nov 21, 2019 at 5:59 AM
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    I am just wondering if anyone has come up with a better idea on how to change our oil on our 3.5 engines besides dropping the skid plate everytime? I know i put anti seize on the bolts so they do not eventually seize up and then I cannot remove the plate but just curious if anyone came up with a better way to change our oil.
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  2. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    You have to drop the skid to do an oil change on a third gen? Fk that.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    Get an aftermarket skid, or keep removing the 4 bolts that take about a minute.
     
    GreyBaldTaco, Nov 21, 2019
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  4. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    St0rm-Tr00per, Nov 21, 2019
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  5. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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    Cut a hole in the factory skid.
     
    CrustyComa, Nov 21, 2019
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  6. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    I agree that it does not take very long to drop the skid plate, but up here in the world of salt and brine it is going to come a day where the skid plate bolts will eventually seize and then the only way to change oil will be to cut a hole in the plate to change it. Or I guess find a after market plate or the TRD one.
    Thank you for the info.
     
    fenmik, Nov 21, 2019
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  7. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    Seen one member here, he cut an access hole in stock plate. If you dont go off road that much, might not be a bad idea for you.
     
    Junkhead, Nov 21, 2019
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  8. Nov 21, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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    Replace the bolts every so often and use Anti-Seize on them, I picked up a hand full from the Dealer and keep them in my toolbox.
     
    shakerhood, Nov 21, 2019
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  9. Nov 21, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    It also might be more cost effective to get a set of stainless bolts from a hardware store.
     
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  10. Nov 21, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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  11. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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    I’ve been leaving the second bolt off. It doesn’t move or rattle without it.
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  12. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    still free at the dealership, if it wasn't I'd just cut an access hole in it.
     
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  13. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    That sounds like a great idea. I will do that. Thank you very much for the pictures and the idea. Thanks!
     
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  14. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    Yep…
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    Are we supposed to change the oil on these 3rd Gen's??
     
    Hobbs, Nov 21, 2019
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    spray some fluid film or wool wax on those bolts. that's what I've done
     
    Huha, Nov 21, 2019
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  16. Nov 21, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    Unfortunately some of us have to drop an 85lb skid

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    That's what I'm saying. Whenever the maintenance light turns on, I just reset it and my oil life would then be good for another 10K miles. Win-win-win!
     
    themovielifedc, Nov 21, 2019
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    Use it as an opportunity to get a deep cleaning behind the skid. Dirt, salt, and road grime can build up behind the plate and cause rust. Plus if you're taking it off every 6 months like recommended then you really shouldn't have a problem with seizing bolts if you're keeping the undercarriage clean.
     
    dr4g1116, Nov 21, 2019
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  20. Nov 21, 2019 at 12:12 PM
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    On my old truck I used one of
    $120 HT Moto Oil Extractor 6-Liter OIL01
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    No need to go under the truck at all. Would usually take a few rounds of pumping and sipping on a beer in-between. New truck has free oil changes for the next couple years but I will prob pick up something similar with an electric pump after that.
     
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