Lower front skidplates - Toyota Yaris Forums

mr_miles · 02-04-2012, 02:13 PM

can someone take a photo or two of the bottom engine skid-plates for me? I'm missing mine and would like to know what i'm looking at before i go buy something I cant use.

CTScott · 02-04-2012, 03:15 PM

Here's a pic from under the front of my 09. I think you are talking about the two overlapping plastic panels across the front?

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mr_miles · 02-04-2012, 04:47 PM

yep! I found those online but since I'd never seen them on a car before I wasn't quite sure if they were correct. thanks a bunch!

weedtank · 02-04-2012, 04:48 PM

@ctscott sweet drain valve. i have them on all my cars!

CTScott · 02-04-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by weedtank

@ctscott sweet drain valve. i have them on all my cars!

Me too. I learned about them from someone on here and since have put them on everything I own.

cruzerbotz · 02-04-2012, 06:13 PM

What's the brass fitting at the oil drain? How does it work?

Thanks,

CTScott · 02-04-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzerbotz

What's the brass fitting at the oil drain? How does it work?

Thanks,

It's a Fumoto oil drain valve. During an oil change you install it in place of the drain bolt. From that point forward you simply push and then turn the locking lever on the ball valve to drain the oil (without getting a drop on your hands).

http://www.fumotousa.com/faq.htm

mr_miles · 02-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Those are damn smart, lol. May have to invest in one!

Altitude · 02-04-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_miles

Those are damn smart, lol. May have to invest in one!

If only MI carried them...or do they?

CTScott · 02-04-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

If only MI carried them...or do they?

Garm currently doesn't, but perhaps this discussion will persuade him to.

goliath1812 · 02-05-2012, 12:46 AM

I'd buy one.

Spidermandud · 02-05-2012, 02:37 AM

^same

fnkngrv · 02-05-2012, 03:45 AM

Just be cognizant of the fact that it does stick out about 1/2" lower than the stock plug. This might not sound like much, but if you are lowered or intend to go lowered it could be something to remember as it is possible that you could rub it going over something. Might not be an issue, but thought that I would put it out there. This is my first winter where I didn't remove my dropped springs and let me tell you that with 15" wheels I am constantly skipping off my undercarriage and exhaust system as an example.

Spidermandud · 02-05-2012, 04:23 PM

What about in combination with one of Garm's mysteriously elusive underpanel kits? (#1 on my list of things I want for the Yaris.) I haven't seen any pics of the underpanel installed on any Yari, but would you assume it would help prevent that at all?

Altitude · 02-05-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spidermandud

What about in combination with one of Garm's mysteriously elusive underpanel kits? (#1 on my list of things I want for the Yaris.) I haven't seen any pics of the underpanel installed on any Yari, but would you assume it would help prevent that at all?

I've got the under panel and yes it covers the entire underside of the engine. No worries with a modified drain plug.

Spidermandud · 02-05-2012, 07:34 PM

Sweet action.

Betrivent · 02-05-2012, 08:19 PM

Garm, get in on this.

pennyracer · 02-06-2012, 06:05 PM

what size is the oil drain plug on the lb ? going to buy one soon as i find out what size i need

02-04-2012, 03:15 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Here's a pic from under the front of my 09. I think you are talking about the two overlapping plastic panels across the front? __________________

02-04-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
weedtank I need more stars Drives: Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 123	@ctscott sweet drain valve. i have them on all my cars! __________________

02-05-2012, 12:46 AM	#11
goliath1812 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Prius, 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 368	I'd buy one. __________________

02-05-2012, 02:37 AM	#12
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	^same __________________ -Will-

02-05-2012, 03:45 AM	#13
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Just be cognizant of the fact that it does stick out about 1/2" lower than the stock plug. This might not sound like much, but if you are lowered or intend to go lowered it could be something to remember as it is possible that you could rub it going over something. Might not be an issue, but thought that I would put it out there. This is my first winter where I didn't remove my dropped springs and let me tell you that with 15" wheels I am constantly skipping off my undercarriage and exhaust system as an example. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

02-04-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
mr_miles Drives: 2013 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 914	Lower front skidplates can someone take a photo or two of the bottom engine skid-plates for me? I'm missing mine and would like to know what i'm looking at before i go buy something I cant use.

02-04-2012, 04:47 PM	#3
mr_miles Drives: 2013 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 914	yep! I found those online but since I'd never seen them on a car before I wasn't quite sure if they were correct. thanks a bunch!

02-04-2012, 06:13 PM	#6
cruzerbotz Drives: 2010 5 dr LB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 20	What's the brass fitting at the oil drain? How does it work? Thanks,

02-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#8
mr_miles Drives: 2013 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 914	Those are damn smart, lol. May have to invest in one!

02-05-2012, 04:23 PM	#14
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	What about in combination with one of Garm's mysteriously elusive underpanel kits? (#1 on my list of things I want for the Yaris.) I haven't seen any pics of the underpanel installed on any Yari, but would you assume it would help prevent that at all? __________________ -Will-

02-05-2012, 07:34 PM	#16
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	Sweet action. __________________ -Will-

02-05-2012, 08:19 PM	#17
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Garm, get in on this.

02-06-2012, 06:05 PM	#18
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	what size is the oil drain plug on the lb ? going to buy one soon as i find out what size i need

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