Hey guys-

After doing my oil change a few weeks back and repeatedly jacking up my car from the front center jacking point, I became increasingly annoyed by that large plastic cover that covers the oil pan area. It has like 4-6 bolts that secure it to the underbody.

Question: Do I need that? Mine is completely deformed and is very annoying. It isn't flat anymore- it's wavy and a pain to take off/put on when I do oil changes. It also makes it harder to see the jacking point that's just beyond the oil pan (from the front). If I DO need this, what is it called so I can get another one? Any one know where I can get it?

Thanks.

 

There should be more like 15 bolts. That's probably why it no longer fits well. The cover helps the car achieve zero lift at speed. IMO, it's a very worthwhile peice.

 

had mines off for like 2 or 3 years already, nothing ever happen.
made life much better when changing oil lol.

 

Plus it keeps who knows what out of the engine bay. I wouldn't take mine off for that reason. My car has over 50,000 miles and the engine is very clean underneath. Haven't had any problems with bolts, rust, or anything else for all of the mods I have done. Is it a pain, yes. Does it work, yes.

Maybe you can find the right number of bolts and once it's fastened correctly it will straighten out and you won't have to buy a new one.

 

I keep mine on to keep snow out of my accessory belts.

Yes, i drive in snow deep enough to rub on that cover

 

yeah, i only put it back on when it starts to snow. other than that, i dont really need it.

 

Mine ripped off on a trip between Phoenix and SoCal. I finished the job and just removed the whole thing. Haven't been running with it for a long time now.

 

Yes, it's a pain, but in addition to the neg lift at speed, I have found that the G's engine compartment stays cleaner than any other car I have owned. I think it's worth it.

 

how about redesigning the cover?
so we can reach the oil and the nut for the oil?
sounds way more convenient!

 

I can get to the drain plug easy, but it still runs out on the cover. Then there's the filter...

 

I thought GTSpec was making an aluminum one, but haven't heard since. I think G35Papa was getting one if I remember correctly.

Found one from ARC, $99 just for shipping and no price listed. http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...or&prodid=1139

 

Stillen makes one too, I think.

BTW, look at the price again, $99 is just the SHIPPING cost!!!! Those things are $$$$$$

 

thanks guys. I think I'll try to keep it on if I can fit it correctly. I think it was put on incorrectly when my car used to get oil changes at Jiffy Lube. It's so bent out of shape that it stays deformed even when I take it out so I don't think there's any hope of straightening it out. And that ARC piece looks way too bulky. I'd be dragging that thing around everywhere I went.

 

i rather just take my stock one and cut it out and make it look good lol!

 

As usual, something from ARC that's grossly over-priced for what you get. $99 in shipping is absurd, I don't care how big the box is. Besides, I don't think I'd want a metal cover. The plastic will give a little if you run over something you shouldn't, the metal will just dent/bend. Yes, it offers more protection, but I don't plan on running over anything that will ever require that level of protection.

As for oil change convenience, I'm just not that put out by having to remove the bolts every 7500 miles. And I can't get my jack to the center spot without a short side jack anyway.