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Apr 17, 2018 | 03:19 PM

Stugots

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From: Richmond Virginia

Front skid plate

Are the front skid plates necessary if I do not plan on doing any off road driving? I want easy access to change the oil and get to the oil filter without the hassle of taking them off every time.

Apr 17, 2018 | 03:31 PM

happythree

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i got lazy a year ago, no problems

Apr 17, 2018 | 04:04 PM

Stugots

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Quote:

Originally Posted by happythree

i got lazy a year ago, no problems

Thank you

Apr 18, 2018 | 01:29 PM

Doc Olds

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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.

Apr 19, 2018 | 10:19 PM

WR3NCHE4D

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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.

Apr 19, 2018 | 11:46 PM

Happy Hummer

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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.

Apr 23, 2018 | 07:11 AM

choochmalooch

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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.