+1 Ask me how I know. ARGH!!!


P.S. Short story is that I got oil all over my new garage floor. I now remove the plate before changing the oil.

 

I have one for sale.

$75 bucks.

 

What does the OEM one weigh?

 

not sure...maybe less than a pound.

 

I understand the need for various shields on 4x4 vehicles but why does the p-car need this. Over the years I've never had the engine "bottom out". Is it primarily to protect against road debris? Thanks.

 

Look at the picture. Protects the oil pan from debris and bottoming.

 

The coolant lines are low and can be cut from debris.

 

If it is so large and weighs less than a pound, what will it protect your engine from??

 

My understanding is that these plates are designed to allow road debris to bounce off, skid-off the plate and avoid direct punchture to the alu oil pan or cooling pipes underneath there...

 

Have you seen how low these cars sit? Take a look under your car and measure from the oil sump cover to the ground and it will make more sense.

Think of it like wearing an athletic supporter (a "cup"). If you hit it hard enough, sure it will do damage but it's the less catastrophic hits that you'll be thankful you hard one on

Bingo.