Skid Plates install on 2025 4Runner TRD Sport 6th Gen?

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

Thank you!! I’m not gonna lie, but I just did my 1000 mile oil change and I appreciate the lightweight plastic composite skid covers, easy to unbolt and bolt back up. I’m gonna be dreading oil changes if I get the rival. ???‍

There is a cut out for the oil changes on the Rival plates. That's why bought it over the OE Toyota plate.

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[xraytekca]

There is a cut out for the oil changes on the Rival plates. That's why bought it over the OE Toyota plate.

Oh, thank you for pointing that out I see the filter and I guess that opening in the rear is for the oil it says you have to use a funnel to drain oil. I just hope the dealership won’t get pissed at the skid plates in the way if I take it to them and I can see them totally just take the drain bolt and spilling oil everywhere.

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

Oh, thank you for pointing that out I see the filter and I guess that opening in the rear is for the oil it says you have to use a funnel to drain oil. I just hope the dealership won’t get pissed at the skid plates in the way if I take it to them and I can see them totally just take the drain bolt and spilling oil everywhere.

I personally don't plan on taking mine to a dealership for oil changes or much else unless absolutely necessary. I trust the monkeys there less than at private shops not to mention paying ridiculous dealership prices. I also only want Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil & Car Quest Premium oil filters for my oil changes.

I would also say that if the dealership gets pissed at your skid plate that has an opening for oil changes but a funnel is needed & it is given back to you with a mess then consider not providing the dealership with your patronage.

 

[xraytekca]

I personally don't plan on taking mine to a dealership for oil changes or much else unless absolutely necessary. I trust the monkeys there less than at private shops not to mention paying ridiculous dealership prices. I also only want Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil & Car Quest Premium oil filters for my oil changes.

I would also say that if the dealership gets pissed at your skid plate that has an opening for oil changes but a funnel is needed & it is given back to you with a mess then consider not providing the dealership with your patronage.

I usually bring it to the dealer while it’s still in warranty after that I take it to a private shop. I still gotta find a good one, but I placed my order for the rival ski plate. They’re back in stock so I should be getting it soon.

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

I usually bring it to the dealer while it’s still in warranty after that I take it to a private shop. I still gotta find a good one, but I placed my order for the rival ski plate. They’re back in stock so I should be getting it soon.

Cool. I need to check with Rival then to find out when I can go pick up my engine skid plate. It was on backorder when I ordered my plates.

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

Oh, thank you for pointing that out I see the filter and I guess that opening in the rear is for the oil it says you have to use a funnel to drain oil. I just hope the dealership won’t get pissed at the skid plates in the way if I take it to them and I can see them totally just take the drain bolt and spilling oil everywhere.

I should also mention that I'm using an oil drain plug valve with tubing called ValvoMax which eliminates the need to use a funnel when draining the oil from the pan.

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