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What is the part number of the composite cover under the engine and eCVT?
Why I want part number.
I mostly change my own oil. Many, not all oil change techs tear stuff up.
Just ordered a '23 Hybrid and have started the pre ownership dive into maintenance. Noticed the cover under the engine and transmission. I understand why the cover is there for dirt and improved fuel usage providing a clean passage of air.
Have owned two vehicles in the past with this cover; VS Jetta TDI and a 4 Runner 4x4. The 4Runner had a steel skid plate, the Jetta was similar design.
The reality is that it is a pain in the ass to remove these covers for an oil change. Taking it in, the composite cover (Maverick and Jetta) will only get broken by an oil change techs. My 4Runner got the threads ruined by oil change techs, had to change thread sizes.
Does the Maverick 4X4 model have a metal cover? (skid plate) I doubt it. However if yes, does it replace the composite cover and is it interchangeable with the Hybrid model? I doubt it.
So I will buy a few covers to keep in stock for the life of the vehicle and replace it in the event I take it in for service and the hardware is missing and the cover is damaged.
Why I want part number.
I mostly change my own oil. Many, not all oil change techs tear stuff up.
Just ordered a '23 Hybrid and have started the pre ownership dive into maintenance. Noticed the cover under the engine and transmission. I understand why the cover is there for dirt and improved fuel usage providing a clean passage of air.
Have owned two vehicles in the past with this cover; VS Jetta TDI and a 4 Runner 4x4. The 4Runner had a steel skid plate, the Jetta was similar design.
The reality is that it is a pain in the ass to remove these covers for an oil change. Taking it in, the composite cover (Maverick and Jetta) will only get broken by an oil change techs. My 4Runner got the threads ruined by oil change techs, had to change thread sizes.
Does the Maverick 4X4 model have a metal cover? (skid plate) I doubt it. However if yes, does it replace the composite cover and is it interchangeable with the Hybrid model? I doubt it.
So I will buy a few covers to keep in stock for the life of the vehicle and replace it in the event I take it in for service and the hardware is missing and the cover is damaged.
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