Oil change on 2021

Do you guys cut out a hole in the skid plate for oil change filter access or just drop the skid plate every time?

 

Some cut makeshift doors, some take it off every time, some buy better skidplates that have doors in them.

I'm #3.

 

Switched my plate to a trd pro plate, which had a cut out.

 

I've learned that you dont need to remove the skid plate. You just need to take the bolts out and let it drop but stay attached with the front hooks. This allows plenty of access and makes it much easier to put the skid plate back. I only took it completely off the first time I changed the oil and its a huge pain to get those hooks in the front back on.

 

I am looking to put a front hitch on my truck so taking the plate off would be time consuming. Any links for aftermarket skid plate with openings and/or doors?

 

Link for part?

 

https://parts.lewistoyota.com/p/Toyota_2019_Tundra/TRD-Front-Skid-Plate/75455727/PTR6034190.html

 

I drop my factory skid plate each time (7 so far). I want to have a good look around while I'm laying there.

Rhino ramps make it all easier.

 

I’ve got the RCI skid plate which has a cutout for it.

 

Looks good but a little expensive. May just cut out a square as recommended by the hitch company. I have a regular SR5

 

Any other brands that are cheaper than the RCI?

 

I beleive they are all pretty much around the same price, or more. Unless you go with a used one or some Amazon knock off one.

 

I have a front hitch, aftermarket bumper too. Not hard to reach up above the hitch and remove and replace a few bolts. Takes an extra 3 min and you get a good look around each service.

 

Not brand loyal. Just want a quality one that fits right for a decent price. Did not expect them to be expensive.

 

There are several threads about this if you search. Here’s one of them
https://www.tundras.com/threads/decided-to-make-my-oil-changes-a-bit-easier.20949

 

These are a PITA to change the oil on They are not hard, but just a pain. Not enjoyable. I am not a big fan of the paper cartridge filters, such a mess.

 

It's a truck part. Isn't that ^^^ your default until its proven different?

 

The Jowett Performance oil filter canister housing almost makes it fun. And when chicks find out you've got a big ole Jowett "under the hood" well...........it's straight to the bonus round!!!!!

 

I'm gonna have to look into this now. I hate to throw money at it that I don't need to, but it's to the point I don't enjoy changing my oil, which I always have.

 

I rigged mine with rivnuts works great

 

Motivx makes a nice little kit that makes it very easy. You can also buy just the drain part if thats all you need.
https://www.motivxtools.com/product...x2341-drain-tool-bundle/?variant=895099699225

 

RCI makes a nice plate....I love mine.

 

A little off topic, but what front hitch do you have?

 

Drawtite

 

Thanks!

 

I bought the bundle and I think it’s well worth it. Jewett performance has not had any inventory for months. I was very interested in buying one before I bought the motivx kit.

 

Same here. They actually have a video that I saw cutting a hole in the skid plate for oil filter access so that the hitch and plate need not be moved for oil change.

 

Great idea on the rivnuts, they didn't even cross my mind when I was planning on doing an access hole/cover plate on mine. I was trying to figure out how to get the welder out of storage and get power into the small shop I have at the new house just so I could weld some nuts on the skid plate.

 

Ill be ordering a trd or rci before next oil change. Took half the day yesterday changing oil waiting for oil to drain out then fiddling with the stupid skid plate. Also that plastic thing u cram into the filter housing was stuck and took awhile to yank out.

 

Get yourself the motiv kit