What should I do if my oil pan drain plug is stuck?
Let the JB Weld dry overnight (approx.15 hours) Apply Anti-Seize to the center part (the Piggyback) and thread it into place. The Anti-Seize will keep the metal from rusting or locking so tightly that it can’t be removed for an oil change. When you go for an oil change, make sure they are familiar with the oil drain plug you have inserted.
What kind of car has an oil pan drain plug?
I went to get my oil changed on my 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.04 cylinder they informed me that the oil plug would just go round and round.
Where can I get an oversized oil drain plug?
In some cases, an oversized oil drain plug will cut new threads to help you avoid replacing the entire oil pan. Before you commit to an oil pan repair, pick up an oil drain plug from O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Can a piggyback oil pan drain plug be repaired?
It was then suggested we get a Self Threading Tapered Piggyback Oil Pan Drain Plug and some JB Weld to cold weld it in place. This turned out to be a great idea, an easy process and hopefully a final solution to the problem. Drain just about every drop of oil from the car. This can take awhile.
Let the JB Weld dry overnight (approx.15 hours) Apply Anti-Seize to the center part (the Piggyback) and thread it into place. The Anti-Seize will keep the metal from rusting or locking so tightly that it can’t be removed for an oil change. When you go for an oil change, make sure they are familiar with the oil drain plug you have inserted.
It was then suggested we get a Self Threading Tapered Piggyback Oil Pan Drain Plug and some JB Weld to cold weld it in place. This turned out to be a great idea, an easy process and hopefully a final solution to the problem. Drain just about every drop of oil from the car. This can take awhile.
What’s the best way to remove oil plugs?
One of these ways is by using Irwin Tools BOLT-GRIP Extractor. This is a stripped oil plug removal tool designed specifically to remove rounded, rusted, or painted-over bolts and plugs. The tool is made of high carbon steel to ensure durability and long life.
Where is the oil drain plug in a car?
An oil drain plug is a large nut usually located in the lowest point of the oil pan at the bottom of the engine where all engine oil capacity rests. The reason why it is located here is for it to drain the maximum amount of oil, when changing engine oil. To reach the oil drain plug, you have to crawl underneath the car or lift the car using a …
Why did I remove the plug from my crank case?
The only concern in reinstalling the pipe plug is over-tightening it and cracking the case by mistake. If that had happened though, it is very likely that oil would be coming out of that area of the case pretty seriously.
What’s the best way to remove an oil drain plug?
Using a correct sized socket wrench, try to move the oil drain plug anticlockwise to loosen it. Once you have drained all the oil in the oil pan, use a clean cloth to clean the teeth of the oil pan and put a new gasket. Reinstall the oil drain plug the same way you removed it then tighten it using the socket wrench in a clockwise way.
Do you need a new oil pan drain plug?
When you go for an oil change, make sure they are familiar with the oil drain plug you have inserted. They need to know that only the Piggyback Center Bolt is removed for an oil change. If they attempt to remove the whole plug you will, with certainty, need a new oil pan!
When to look for a parasitic battery drain?
A parasitic drain is when an electrical device is using battery power when the car is closed, and the ignition key removed. Therefore, when doing this test make sure that the dome light, under hood light, trunk light, etc. are off.
What kind of drain plug does Dodge Intrepid use?
An auto mechanic friend suggested a Self Threading Oil Pan Drain Plug. We discovered that the Dodge Intrepid does not have a standard oil pan plug size. Even knowing the year, make, and model does not clear that up. So, we bought a few different sizes of the self tapping metal plugs. It took a little experimentation to find the right size.