rliles1

I have just changed my oil for the first time, and I am wondering whether or not to replace that fiber cover underneath the truck. It is only 4 bolts, but I don't really see it as necessary.

Yes or no, and why.

David Jones

pnixb

I have a 2017 , 2.7 , screw , i have left it off sense 1th. oil change it is for aero. only my gas mileage is 21.7 hand figured for the last 5700+ miles ,i see no reason to fight it on my back in the driveway , i have just under 15,000 miles at this point !

GreenandGold831

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I leave the "diaper" on so that it can catch the oil that's leaking from my plastic oil pan. I may remove it one day when Ford can complete the repair without it leaking again.

jwmustang

I put it back and I change oil every 5k. Im at 45k. 2.7, computer says I get 23mpg and I don't baby it but use common sense driving.
Why to get better mileage. How much better? No idea.

02fx4dude

Anything that blocks even a little salty slush in winter goes back on.

Cody2006

I put RCI skid plates on, has easy oil change plate, I see RCI updated to a 2 point instead of 4 point screw bracket, but mine also is bigger plate to get access.

Side note I seen a f150 fiber cover on the exit ramp of a highway.

I wanted shielding so I did the whole kit, my only disappointment is that the RCI plates aren't as wide, probably a foot or so more narrower. Length wise/ strength of steel plates is good. If you have a motorcycle jack that is handy to hold the plates up because the overlapping bolt up of each plate it makes it much easier. First one I tried and at 35lbs or so and limited clearance its kind of challenging to hold up and start threading all the corners, support the radiatior/cooler and using those mounting points.

RL1990

Only the 4X4 has this. My 2WD has nothing under the engine, you can see the ground. I would say that it's there for off road use since the 4X4's have it so if you don't do serious off roading I don't think it would hurt.

rliles1

Because I am willing to be educated. I am not one of those who believe they know everything. I seek knowledge wherever I can, whenever I can.

Meathead

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I have one and mine is 2WD.