Oil Change Tips w/ Skid Plates?

[djk]

I have the RCI skid plates that has access to the drain plug and filter and it doesn't look like it should be too difficult to get to.

The question I have is, anyone have tips to prevent/clean up messes? Esp. where the oil comes out of the drain plug?

When the dealership did theirs, it looks like it made a mess that they just wiped down. My less than ideal plan is to just have a lot of shop rags handy

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[Kickin716]

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[VB4Runner]

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[Bindul]

I have the RCI skid plates that has access to the drain plug and filter and it doesn't look like it should be too difficult to get to.

The question I have is, anyone have tips to prevent/clean up messes? Esp. where the oil comes out of the drain plug?

When the dealership did theirs, it looks like it made a mess that they just wiped down. My less than ideal plan is to just have a lot of shop rags handy

I'd suggest you slide a piece of thick cardboard or a plastic tray directly over the top of the skid plate, angle your catch pan slightly back because the oil shoots out sideways at first, and consider swapping to a specialized drain valve later.

 

[Kurvet]

I have the RCI skid plates that has access to the drain plug and filter and it doesn't look like it should be too difficult to get to.

The question I have is, anyone have tips to prevent/clean up messes? Esp. where the oil comes out of the drain plug?

When the dealership did theirs, it looks like it made a mess that they just wiped down. My less than ideal plan is to just have a lot of shop rags handy

Aim the pan back: Position your drain pan slightly offset toward the rear/side, as the initial stream shoots out at an angle rather than dropping straight down.

 

[6thGen1419]

I have the RCI skid plates that has access to the drain plug and filter and it doesn't look like it should be too difficult to get to.

The question I have is, anyone have tips to prevent/clean up messes? Esp. where the oil comes out of the drain plug?

When the dealership did theirs, it looks like it made a mess that they just wiped down. My less than ideal plan is to just have a lot of shop rags handy

I remove the skid plates when doing oil changes. It ends up being the easiest.

 

[djk]

Picked up one of these from amazon, it's amazing thanks for the rec!

 

[HVLA]

I remove the skid plates when doing oil changes. It ends up being the easiest.

Same. Also gives me a chance to put antiseize on the bolts and get a good look underneath.

 

[HVLA]

Also helps to leave oil cap on to slow the draining down.

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