# 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer needs replacement plastic shield **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mitsubishi, lancer\ **Created:** [February 25, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341 "2019-02-25T18:07:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jo41](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@Jo41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo41)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341/1 "2019-02-25T18:07:43Z")
Where can I buy the bottom plastic shield that covers the engine oil filter/ oil drain plug? Mine fell out recently… I live in Canada. Any answers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341/2 "2019-02-25T18:12:18Z")
I can only speak for myself but I would not replace it . Anew one might be a dealer only item and anything from a salvage yard might not last very long. You might ask a local body shop if they can get one. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341/3 "2019-02-25T18:36:46Z")
The Mitsubishi dealer sell this part. You might also find one on [RockAuto.com](http://RockAuto.com) and other places if that part is available from aftermarket sources. ---
**Author:** ![Jo41](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@Jo41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo41)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341/4 "2019-02-25T18:49:33Z")
Thanks for the reply guys! So I’m a little worried because winters are harsher up here in Canada and I use a Nylon based ring for the oil drain plug. I’m afraid that not replacing the shield could cause the ring to be exposed to the elements and crack. I’ll try a scrapyard but do you know what they are commonly called as a reference so I can search on Rockauto? Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341/5 "2019-02-25T19:06:48Z")
I vote scrap yard. If you can’t find a good one go new. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341/6 "2019-02-25T19:11:17Z")
Don’t worry about the nylon drain plug gasket. It can handle winter and the missing under-tray, belly pan, ect will not protect it from much. The part goes by more names than I can even think beyond under-tray and belly pan. There is no standard name for it. IF you can find it in a wreckers, it will likely need new fasteners to secure it. Some cars have special ones for easy access.