Over tightening the drain plug will eventually cause damage to the oil pan threads and leakage. If you have any questions leave them in the comment box below, and I will answer them as soon as possible. So yes, it can be that simple, as you imply above. 20 foot-pounds is 20 foot-pounds whether the washer is new or old. I can let it drain overnight, so by the time I get to the filter, it doesn’t have much oil in it. Answer: Yes, you just need to make sure the tap goes in straight. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on January 03, 2012: We see a lot of mechanics over tighten drain bolts, they are either in a hurry or they will use an impact gun, cross thread the drain bolt or just stretch the treads beyond repair. Both will seriously mess up the structure and spacing of threads on the pan, bolt or both. They claimed that my 2005 car is old and that is the reason the threads are stripped. B. The TIME-SERT kit is a bit expensive, but it doesn't compare to the cost of replacing the oil pan—or the cost of replacing the complete engine because you lost all the engine oil. During one of my regular maintenance days in the garage – adjusting the valves, synchronizing the carbs, changing the oil and filter – I decided to use a new crush My guess is that your oil drain plug had previously been stripped and repaired with a helicoil. The shop ended installing a new oil pan at no charge. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 02, 2013: You would need the M14 x 1.50 metric, let me know if you have any other questions or if I can help in any other way, thanks. Very easy way to fix a leaking drain plug due to stripped thread is to screw a tapered bolt in with the smallest diameter being the same as the original and similar thread. You want to make sure that your car is serviced by a thorough, experienced, qualified professional? s.o.b. I think he was referring to nylon washers. Oversize plugs can be used as a temporary solution to stripped oil pan threads but, eventually, you'll need something permanent. What about debris? GPS technology has revolutionized many aspects of life, especially navigation and travel. What should I say to them and how do I get them to pay for whatever I need to be done to correct this problem? Took my Lexus RX 350 for servicing to the dealer where I bought it and have had it regularly maintained and got the 'stripped bolt' story and an estimate for replacing the oil pan that is over $1K and will waste a full day of my time. Tester, if the threads are not damaged and the plug properly torqued, the plug should not fall out. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 03, 2017: No, you don't have to remove the pan, and the debris is minimal and can be flushed out by spraying brake clean in the oil pan and rinse it out. Use the ratchet to loosen the oil plug. After a quick trip to the store for 5 quarts of oil and a funnel and a final "tightening" of the rubber plug (a rubber plug does not have threads, so it is basically shoved into the oil pan drain) he was on his way, filled with fear that the plug would simply fall out, drain all the oil, ruin the engine and leave him stranded on the side of the road. If I think ahead, I order new ones when I’m getting other parts. Eddie thanks for the quick reply, looks like a M12 x 1.50 x 16mm bolt is the match. They said the threads were stripped, and that caused a leak. This is kind of the sequence for me after getting everything ready: The whole thing only takes about 10 minutes so its just a lot smoother to go back and tighten the plug afterwards, but you have to physically remember to do it. So I would imagine that the success rate at McDonalds would be higher than the success rate at LubeBay, based solely on the workers it can draw based on pay. Can you use this on a steel oil pan? Proper maintenance helps prolong the useful years of your car. Drain plugs fall out because the people doing the oil changes often don’t use a fresh crush washer. The drain plug simply wasn’t tightened properly. Various reasons; threads damage due to repeated overtightening in the past or present, wrong plug thread if it’s been replaced in the past, or as asemaster correctly mentions; distractions. Let's find out. That point where the crush washer gives way is what keeps one from stripping the threads and forming a tight seal. What do you recommend? Tiny Bolt, Major Disaster. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 04, 2013: Sure Mit, glad I could help :) If you have any question about installation, I'll be right here :). Every now and then, you will find a mechanic who thinks the oil drain bolt should be tightened with an impact gun. Are oil change monkeys so badly trained, distracted, or whatever, that they put a drain plug in by hand and forget to put a wrench on it? Which cars have dominated world speed records since 1980? Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 29, 2019: If the oil drain bolt was never over tightened or cross threaded, the drain bolt would never wear out. Improper service ruins most oil-pan drain plugs and the problem is preventable. An engineer makes a mistake, an airplane crashes. Are you a truck enthusiast? Question: Would TIME SERT work on a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport? Let me know if this helps, thanks. Only other option may be to remove the pan and attempt to remove the plug from the inside. @Whitey You aren’t wrong. I think the one everyone commonly strips is the front bolt, but not the rear. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. I stripped the rear oil drain plug on my new to me 2010 YFZ 450R, I saw that a Time-Sert is the best option to go, but do you have to pull the motor to get that done? I have used helicoils to repair head bolts without regret. repair 2001 Mitsubitshi Montero sport oil pan? A doctor makes a mistake, my brother has a forgotten drainage tube festering in his abdomen. He came up to me later with a wristpin circlip and wanted to know if I was screwing around with him. Nobody likes getting bad news like that, and it’s easier to try to sweep the problem under the rug than it is to tell you the mechanic got your drain plug out, saw that it was damaged, and he can’t finish your oil change until you pay for replacement of the drain pan, which is going to take at least another day since they will have to order the parts, especially if you’re getting your oil changed on a weekend. An oil pan is made from either stamped steel or aluminum, and either metal can be damaged if the oil drain bolt is over-tightened or cross-threaded. Oil plugs fall out because the employees that change oil at the quickie-lube places are not mechanics. So I picked up a new bike today. I don’t eat at McDonalds regularly, but I’ve noticed that the order from the drive-thru window is occasionally wrong. They put in a new plug, but said I should get my usual place to replace the whole oil pan. I make a mistake, a wheel comes off a car. They make most oil-pans today of aluminum. Hand screw the oil plug in.-TIGHTENING THE PLUG AT THIS POINT WOULD MEAN TAKING THE FILTER WRENCH OFF AND PUTTING THE SOCKET BACK ON, SO INSTEAD I COME BACK TO IT. The best way to re install the drain bolt is by hand, and then tighten it a 1/4 turn to crush the aluminum washer. The pan drain plug leaks and it appears someone used an oversized bolt and it is leaking. Using a helicoil is one option for repairing threads. Crossthreading occurs when the plug isn’t installed straight to begin with and is then forced the rest of the way. I can’t tell you how often someone will walk right into a shop and start talking to a mechanic working on a car. What should I demand from them? If any tech told me that the plug came out due to differences in the coefficient of expansion I’d probably bop him one right on the nose. The quick lube places are told to move at a very quick pace when they move quickly…mistakes happen. Expanding rubber oil drain plug. I change my own oil and I have to remind myself continuously to tighten the bolt. Thanks for taking the time to comment natures47friends, I really appreciate it. A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. Also, don't over tighten it, and use a new crush washer when replacing the plug. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on January 03, 2020: Yes, you can drill and install a new plug if that is an option for your mechanic but if you plan on keeping the car and your mechanic says the only option is to remove the pan then I recommend you replace the pan so you won't have this problem again. The helicoil is the "spring" thing that came out with your drain plug. Not a good sign. it doesn’t take much torque to keep the darn plug from falling out, since there’s roughly zero force on the thing. Then pay for it. The threads came out when I was having my oil change They said it was wear and tear that caused that to happen Want to charge me 600!! Change the ratchet direction and tighten the filter-NOW I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO TIGHTEN THE PLUG. I can understand a drain plug, say, leaking due to crossed or stripped threads. Overtighten the oil drain plug and you can strip the threads out of the oil pan. Are you tired of shelling out your precious ducats for an oil change every month? If the head of the plug is getting stripped to the point that a 12 point socket isn't able to grip it, a 6 point socket may work better. During oxidation, the molecules of engine oil break down. Eventually, this catches up and the plug falls out. Unscrew the plug by hand and set it aside while the oil drains. Spectra Premium Aluminum Oil Pans … How could this have happened when they only service my car? Are the threads in your oil drain plug hole stripped? Greenedmc Well-Known Member. That means someone did screw the plug in far enough that it could hold oil for a while, but didn’t tighten it beyond finger tight. (Fumoto, etc) Otherwise a time-sert , new oil pan, etc (much more labor and harder to do---------Still, Google for different suggestions and/or try the Search function in this forum. The latest plug picture posted on this thread appears of a similar design to the one you mention, KLRCraig, with a nut-and-bolt arrangement, versus a toggle, to expand the rubber circumference. I have a Honda Accord that has been leaking since my last oil change . Stripped Oil Drain Plug Repair (by BassCliff) Yes, it happened to me. It was drilled out and a Helicoil possibly used to repair it. When it came time for the following oil change, I brought it back to the same JL that "fixed" the problem. There are several different styles; you just need to choose the correct one for your application. Clean the filter plate and hand screw the filter on. I recommend you try using a nylon or plastic washer between the drain bolt and the pan. The most common places this happens in a motor is valve covers or intake manifolds bolting to aluminum heads or oil pan drain plugs threading into aluminum oil pans. Yes, the Time-sert will work on any vehicle if you can find a mechanic willing to install it, it's like it's voodoo to mechanics. The helicoil is a hardened steel thread insert that comes in many different sizes and thread pitch. Nope, not me. During the process, you will literally drill out the old threads and tap new treads to accept the insert. If you are repairing aluminum oil pan drain bolt threads, no problem, TIME-SERT works extremely well during this application and the repair looks like it came from the factory. "Drain plugs fall out because the people doing the oil changes often don’t use a fresh crush washer. Put the socket back on the ratchet and tighten the oil plug. Thanks for stopping by. So as the drain hole in the pan expands faster than the steel plug, the plug can start to loosen up from the engine vibrations and eventually fall out. But falling out? Oil Drain Plug Pilot Point M14-1.5, Head Size 16Mm Application Summary: Ford 2021-97, Jaguar 2010-00, Lincoln 2014-98, Mazda 2007-94, Mercury 2011-97 Application Attributes: Here's how to unlock your Nissan Micra when the battery dies. It's around $1000. Your safety will also be at risk if you’re using the wrong tires for your car. Improper … Turn the oil drain plug counterclockwise with the adjustable wrench. Cheap labor to do a simple task. I stripped the threading on my 82 kz550. I recommend you do the same and don't let them tell you that it's normal wear and tear, this is usually caused by either over tightening or cross threading the oil drain bolt. That is one reason I used to go to the dealership for my oil changes; I knew they used a fresh aluminum crush washer every time. When I went to get oil changed today I was told the plug is just spinning and isn’t coming out; the pan is not leaking. As I began unscrewing the drain plug, the plug became very difficult to turn before the plug was even halfway out. Can the plug be drilled out and a TimeSert then be used to repair it? Sure enough, a wristpin was missing the clip and his lucrative customer pay job went south because of this. Using a Time-Sert repair kit will take about 30 minutes from start to finish with professional results. Tarheel22, Dec 7, 2020 #25. Suppose he has a 99% perfection rate (who in any job has that?) The pay did not match the time spent. Troubleshoot an inductive or Hall effect type crankshaft position (CKP) sensor using a digital multimeter. A kid starting out working part-time at McDonalds can make more per hour than a kid starting out at QuickyLubeOilMartExpress. Could that work as a cheaper but still good option? The oil then tends to oxidize under high temperatures. They advised I take it back to the previous location, so I did but I was told that another location would fix the problem. Stripped oil-pan threads. A Time-Sert insert is similar to the helicoil, but is specially designed to repair damaged oil pans. Pull everything out from under the car and put the oil in. Have you heard of Eco Plug and do you recommend it? 15 Posts . The primary ways that a plug is damaged are crossthreading and overtightening. A. Nylon washers can probably be reused if they’re not split, but they’re so dirt-cheap to buy by the package that it isn’t worth reusing them. I’ve often reused washers with no problem. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature—that is, until the engine cooling fan cycles twice—and check for leaks. Another issue is that if someone discovers your drain plug has been cross-threaded or is already damaged in another way, telling you will lead you to blame the current mechanic, not the last one. Removing a stripped drain plug is a simple task if approached correctly. I prefer to replace rubber o-rings when I change fluids, but I don’t always do it. Stripped oil drain plug outlander discussion can am atv forums amtalk broken drain plug hole honda atv forum drain plug disaster modded raptors forum drain plug disaster modded raptors forum how to easily repair an oil pan drain plug axleaddict a munity of … Way better solution. So now I'm back at the location where the "repairs" were made. If you consider yourself a consummate professional, and you’re doing the job for pay, you really should do it right. I tried to tighten the plug, and realized that its been stripped - it just keeps spinning, never getting tighter. Repair with a helicoil is strong and permanent. $600 to replace the oil pan. NTB would not change my oil and said to take it back to the place who changed my oil last. If the oil pan is steel, it's worth a shot. Here's a cheap and easy fix for a stripped oil drain plug thread problem. Drain plugs can fall out due to coefficient of expansion. Oil Drain Plug Bolt Stripped 04-26-2008, 11:25 AM. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on February 07, 2019: I had the same thing happened to a friend of mine and I told him to present the repair orders for all his oil changes that were done there and argue the point that they were the only mechanics that worked on his car and that one of their mechanics was the cause of the damage. They have extremely limited mechanical skills and are in a BIG hurry to get you on your way while some other employee tries to sell you overpriced air filters or wiper blades. When the battery on a Nissan Micra goes totally flat, the electronic locking system won't work, so you can't open the door. The molecules mix with the dirt in the engine coming from comb… But that’s not to say that what happened to the RAV4 driver is because of those things. I probably take twice as long as a quick lube place to change my oil…But at least I know it’s done correctly. Thus, more than one way exists to seal a crankcase with stripped drain plug hole threads; some more MacGyveresque than others! Frees up the real techs to work on more complicated things. I think he's taking the micky .. because a new one is £370 etc. Had a stripped thread on the sump hellicoiled but it seems to be leaking. Also, no gasket whatsoever on the drain plug. I typically do the same on my car, but only because the only way to get to the filter is below the car on the back of the engine. “Hey Joe, this lady has a question about the brake job you did yesterday.” “I’m busy doing this oil change. natures47friend from Sunny Art Deco Napier, New Zealand. I always kept (still have) packages of nylon washers in various sizes and just tossed them and replaced them. OP, if it were me in your shoes ?, I would locate the paper work for the oil change, and head back to the dealership, and try to have a word with the manager there. All that matters is that the plug is sufficiently torqued. may or may not help ?, but its worth a shot. Which TIME-SERT Metric Thread Repair Kit would i need to. The is the question can the oil pan screw wear out on it’s own because Honda telling me because the car is old 2009 with all the oil changes that can happen I told him Honda mechanics mess up my car. Drain plugs can fall out due to coefficient of expansion. There are two types of sockets, 6 point and 12 point. The mechanic got paid 1 dollar for doing the inspection; 2 dollars after the fee schedule was revised and before the program was eventually terminated. If I’m daydreaming or something and can’t specifically remember tightening the filter or oil plug, I bite the bullet and go back under and check it. Went to autozone to purchase the oil tite self tapping drain plug as seen in this link Stripped Oil Plug Threads Fix. Your engine needs oil to run. The focus of this article will be on oil drain plugs and how to solve some of the most common problems associated with them during oil changes. The sheer stupidity of that is lost on someone, yet they would never dream of going to a restaurant, walking right into the kitchen and telling the cook what he wants for dinner. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 15, 2019: If you have always brought to the same dealer and you have all records, most likely one of their mechanics made the mistake of cross threading or over tightening the drain bolt so be sure to let the dealer know your maintenance history, they just might own up to their mistake. Just found out when I took my car in for an oil change that the last place who did my oil change put in a temp plug without telling me. Tried to drain my oil but the plug seems to be stripped in the pan cause it just spin and spins and wont come out. I’m not a professional mechanic, but I am a mechanical engineer and do my own car repairs. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters. The kit comes with everything you need to produce a professional repair that will last for the life of the car—as long as nobody screws it up again. Plug Installation. Perhaps if a normal length plug will still work, buy one of those drain plugs with a lever on them so that you don't have to remove the plug, just turn the lever. Without a set of good tires, your car will not run smoothly and your engine will use more gas than it should. Thanks for the great advice. During my latest visit I was informed that my oil plug is stripped and the oil pan will need to be replaced before my next service. I noticed that there was an oil leak from the oil drain plug under the bike. This leaves the attached drain nut for future drains. You need to remove the sub-frame on some vehicles to remove the oil pan and that alone can get costly. Ensure sump hole is clean, thinly smear liquid metal on the new bolt thread screw in until tight ( don't over do it ) this main bolt is now fixed in place. We need to weed out the idiots to see who might actually be able to fix a car one day. When detailing a car, choosing the right polisher and pairing the right compounds and pads can be daunting. 2001 400 ex, the crankcase oil drain plug is majorly stripped. And I am the only ever owner??? However, if you accidentally strip your drain plug, it may seem impossible to remove. I have a 2014 Volvo XC90. If that’s the only option I might as well replace the lower pan since much of repair cost is extensive time/labor. If I didn’t close the drain valve, the oil would drip on me as I change the oil filter. Please discuss. Is it that simple? Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on August 09, 2020: The Helicoil may not have been installed straight and is a little off-center causing the drain bolt to not sit flush. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on June 23, 2020: There are a lot of fixes, some temporary and others are permanent, it really boils down to if you want to deal with the same issue in the near future or if you don't want to deal with it for the remaining years you own the car lol. Let me know if you have more questions. Every now and then, you will find a mechanic who thinks the oil drain bolt should be tightened with an impact gun. Thanks for taking the time to share your repair, I'm sure someone with this problem will find the information and give it a shot :). Oil Drain Plug. Sometimes we need to improvise and the information you shared could definitely help someone in a pinch :). So it’s mystifying to me when I read reports here that “the drain plug fell out,” as just happened to an unfortunate Rav4 owner. The kit also comes with new oil drain bolts and sealing washers. It's unfortunate when a customer comes in for a simple oil change and ends up walking out of the dealership with a bill for over $200. Let me know if you have more questions, and keep me posted on what they say, thanks. but many of the independents use the “entry level” employees to change oil, too. She can wait.” “No, she’s a good customer and she’s in a hurry, come talk to her.”, “Hey Joe, give me a hand here, this transmission’s falling off the jack, I’m gonna lose it! Joined: Nov 11, 2019 Member: #310466 Messages: 535 I will try to make this experience easier by explaining the differences in pads, polishers, and compounds so you can get started quickly and achieve professional results inexpensively. Here are some of the tools that jimthecarguy useshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/jimthecarguyIrwin bolt extractor . Your problem is most likely man-made and if you have your oil changed at the same shop consistently, they should fix your issue at no cost in my opinion. “Screws fall out all the time, the world is an imperfect place.” --Judd Nelson’s character John Bender in The Breakfast Club. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on December 15, 2019: Not wear and tear, abuse more likely. All that is required is a few tools and 10 minutes of spare time. So, do I need to replace the whole oil pan? My wife makes a mistake at her job, someone’s payroll isn’t processed on payday. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 26, 2019. An average mechanic works on 25 cars a week. The cost of replacing an aluminum oil pan can easily exceed $500 for parts and labor. It seems like I’m being swindled here, and the whole reason I take my car to them is to ensure work is done correctly. Keep me posted on what happens. 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