Re-thread oil drain plug?
#1
Re-thread oil drain plug?
So I rolled through Valvoline oil change today, they showed me the oil drain plug threads ~ told me they put one of those pan savers on.
Is it true / should I just get the existing plug re-threaded? Or should I be looking for a new plug? Should I be worried about the threads on the pan as well?
I guess it has done its job since 1991... (from my 91 Cutlass 3.1L)
Is it true / should I just get the existing plug re-threaded? Or should I be looking for a new plug? Should I be worried about the threads on the pan as well?
I guess it has done its job since 1991... (from my 91 Cutlass 3.1L)
#3
I was looking and for $5, a new plug does sound like a better idea. I've seen that the gasket can be bought separate, I guess I need that as well? I've seen some that look like mine 2 gaskets on either side of washer, some just a gasket.
#4
I can't comment on your oil pan but I suggest to any one to avoid quick lube shops. I make a ton of money replacing oil pans that were damaged by them. Now you have a pan saver drain plug with who knows what thread size or pitch. A competent repair facility should have attempted to chase the existing oil pan threads and install a new drain plug. If I were a gambling man I'd bet the quick lube doesn't have a tap set or personnel that knows how to use it.
#5
You can always try a new drain plug. I had to replace the oil pan on my 96 98, but the pan had actually been crushed. Here's the drain plug gasket I use on my 96 98.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...SABEgIu7PD_BwE
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...SABEgIu7PD_BwE
#8
I agree, quick lube places aren't the best- but I thought an oil change was a relatively simple thing lol! Little did I know. The other reason I use them is usually a shop/garages hours are the same hours that I work (9-5 Mon-Fri) and lately its even harder to find a place. If I had more time off it wouldn't be as big a deal but thats not their prob I know heh.
#9
Strip the oil pan threads, - headache.
Install wrong oil filter. Oil filter blows off under pressure - blown engine.
Leave the old oil filter gasket in place, - oil leak, headache or - blown engine.
Drain engine oil but don't refill, - blown engine.
Drain engine oil, don't reinstall oil drain plug - 4-5 qts. of engine oil on the garage floor - mess, headache.
Remove but don't install new oil filter - 4-5 qts. mess on garage floor, headache.
Don't drain oil, overfill engine, - headache.
Drain transmission instead of engine, overfill engine,- headache.
Drain FWD differential instead of engine, overfill engine,- blown differential.
Don't close/latch hood, hood flies open - windshield replacement and expensive body repair.
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October 18th, 2009 07:27 PM