Oil drain plug plastic cover

[twfran]

I need a replacement cover for the oil drain plug access on my 2007 V6 SE. This is a flimsy plastic piece with clips to hold it in the oval cut-out. Any pointers on either a better replacement or where to get this piece? Probably only a dealer item, and I am not looking forward to how much they may want for a new one...

And, yes, the loss of this piece did involve mud, gravel and smiles!

 

[Kmvreter]

I think almost everyone on here has lost this piece.
It's not essential so don't waste your money to replace it. You'll just end up losing it again.

 

[twfran]

All right, you convinced me! Undoubtedly right about losing it again.

 

[twfran]

All right, you convinced me! Undoubtedly right about losing it again.

 

[Mirlen]

I'll sell you mine for $200, might be cheaper than the dealer

 

[twfran]

I'll trade you my driveline clunk for it!

 

[Kmvreter]

I'll trade you my driveline clunk for it!

Lube your rear drive shaft slip yoke instead.

Lots of threads and controvery on the forum to search for this concern.

 

[<<<<]

That plastic lid is only $ 16.00 (at least at my local Toyota).

 

[wolfgang]

That plastic lid is only $ 16.00 (at least at my local Toyota).

Gulp only $16? I lost mine - looking to make a replacement out of 50 cents worth of polished 1/16 aluminum diamond plate. I can't see that being but a $3 piece even if it has a Yota logo on it. Geeze. Lost mine on highway commute so no good story there to justify $16.

 

[twfran]

I'm thinking along the same lines as wolfgang. Probably will make a metal cover (same gauge as the rock shield down there) and attach it with some kind of quick-release screw or clip. Should keep some dirt and debris from getting in there...

 

[Net4n6]

Just want to bring back this old thread. I lost mine too. Long time ago