[EbonyGraph]

Can someone please confirm if there should be a plate covering the engine oil pan covering the oil drain bolt? Mine doesn't have that and wondering if it had one when new(I am the 2nd owner)

 

[Wanderlust]

No. There is a metal shield below part of the transmission, but not below the engine oil pan.

 

[mdxstang]

I'm seconding Wanderlust - there's no plate just below the oil pan or the drain bolt - there is one to the side of the oil pan.

 

[tinman143]

Yep, no plate. Wait until you change out the oil filter and discover it's annoying position. Smh

 

[EbonyGraph]

I already changed the oil as soon as I took possession. I agree, oil filter position also explains why the passenger side inner boot had oil all over. That made me think the boot is leaking.