i got lazy a year ago, no problems

 

 

I'll venture to say you MPG will dip.

It is only 4 bolts, 2 of which do not need to be removed all the way? With a Fumoto Oil Change drain plug you only have to take off the front plate. You guys are seriously talking LAZY.

 

Option 2 is to cut access holes in the plates. If you were ambitious you could make removable covers for the holes. Something I've done on a different vehicle.

 

Well, I guess you got your answer lol!

I just struggle with those few bolts and it's not all that bad...
I guess I could just remove the engine changing oil all together and save all the Hassel.

 

Or you could take lazy to the highest level. I pay my local mechanic, who is a friend of mine, to have my oil changed. Not worth me crawling under my vehicle and in the winter, who really wants to lay on their back on a cold, icy driveway. See, no skid plate removal required.