Oil change splatter on 99 Explorer

What category does the Explorer fall into?

Ever look at the oil pan of a vehicle that's been used off-road? Or run over a few curbs?

I feel your pain.. but if it bothers you that much, try cutting a piece of rain gutter to deflect the oil down into the drain pan

Frank:

You might get better advice on: rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer

These folks don't like 'trucks' here.

Jay

Let me re-phrase the last line to: You would be better served on the other NG as there are more Explorer owners there.

Jay

I have changed oil on the same type vehicle, and not noticed it hitting the frame, but you can just cut a piece of cardboard, crease it down the middle, then use it to deflect the oil stream into your catch basin.

I disagree. We love Ford trucks. Any & all general repair & discussion welcome.

Now... if you want to start in on lift kits, performance, production issues, mods specific to Explorers... well, visit over at the Explorer group and there will be a lot more enthusiasm is all.

Rob

You asked, so if you want to go to the trouble.....have a shop drill a hole thru your drain plug; weld, braze, a steel pipe elbow ( w/outlet facing down ) with 1/8-inch pipe threads & plug. Drain the initial oil thru this plug--then drain last oil by removing original, modified plug. Remember, you asked! HTH, s

Besides, how difficult is it to simply deflect the oil as already suggested? I have even seen special oil catch basins that have something similar built in, but the cardboard is free.