Oil change

**0rion** · 02-26-2008, 05:49 PM

valvoline dino oil 5w30 from day one...... I don't run any synthetics in my cars.

**Sarge** · 02-29-2008, 04:51 PM

Good oil choice.

**surfinjoe** · 03-03-2008, 08:21 AM

Has anyone ever cut some holes in the heavy stock skid plate to reduce weight and increase cooling? I like the aftermarket plates but they are too much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$.

**0rion** · 03-03-2008, 09:45 AM

that stock piece is pretty thick. Not that holes couldn't be cut but unless you have a plasma cutter ( which would look not so smooth I think) it would be a job to cut holes in that thing.

**LS2Tuner** · 03-04-2008, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by surfinjoe

Has anyone ever cut some holes in the heavy stock skid plate to reduce weight and increase cooling? I like the aftermarket plates but they are too much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$.

Yes I have cut holes,letters,and shapes before which helps greatly in air flow. A hole saw kit works for making round holes. Just keep the cutter lubed. And the plasma works also but leaves flashing. I didn't care as you can't see that shit anyways.

**MATTSS** · 03-05-2008, 02:23 PM

The steel bash plate protects, the thin alloy sump that sits just lower than the engine cross member. Aussies manage to find, many solid things to hit. If you are miles away with cracked sump & no oil. Whats 20KG