What is this plate on my oil pan???

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Aluminum is non magnetic. It you live in a cold climate and want to connect a magnetic pan oil warmer then I assume the plate would serve just that purpose.

Can this location easily be reached on a 4x4 model? Others have said it's right above the front diff.
 

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I am curious what this plate is on the oil pan of my 5.3L 2008 Suburban LTZ 2WD.

At first I thought it was some kind of inspection plate but from looking at pics of the inside of the oil pan it doesn't appear to have a hole behind it.

So is it some kind of "skid plate" or is it some kind of reinforcement for the cast aluminum pan? Or???

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Just kinda curious if anyone knows.
I'm about to find out. I'm changing the oil pump right now. I'm curious to see if it's a quick access to the oil pickup line that bolts to the oil pump. If its not a quick access i guess ill just continue to pull the pan since i already drained the oil. I'll send pics and updates on my findings.
 

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I'm about to find out. I'm changing the oil pump right now. I'm curious to see if it's a quick access to the oil pickup line that bolts to the oil pump. If its not a quick access i guess ill just continue to pull the pan since i already drained the oil. I'll send pics and updates on my findings.
Nope, not a quick access.
 
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I'm about to find out. I'm changing the oil pump right now. I'm curious to see if it's a quick access to the oil pickup line that bolts to the oil pump. If its not a quick access i guess ill just continue to pull the pan since i already drained the oil. I'll send pics and updates on my findings.
As mentioned above, unfortunately, not a quick access. Pan is solid on the inside.
 
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Maybe it had something to do with securing engine when shipping/transporting from the engine plant to the truck plant.

Or maybe when installing the engine to the frame.

Could just be some type of harmonic dampener to stop a NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) when the engine reaches a certain rpm or something

Would be interesting to know
 

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