STRIPPED OUT OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG THREADS??? HOW TO REMEDY THIS BY USING A OVERSIZE DRAIN PLUG!

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The Enthusiast Mechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Today I show you how to deal with a stripped out oil drain plug if you’re not replacing the oil pan enjoy!

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@jessiesanchez7412 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you cover the small stuff that can help people.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@therealtech833 Ай бұрын

Not mentioned in your video, but something available, same thing oversized oil plug, but removable inner bolt, sometimes referred to as piggyback type. The idea is you put it in once, then to change oil you use the inner bolt that is threaded within the outer replacement drain plug. This allows you to do regular oil changes using an allen key and not touching the cut threads.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Ай бұрын

I specifically left those out because when you do those piggybacks, you can’t ever drain all of the oil out of the engine they wind up leaving a lot of debris in the lower pan. It doesn’t drain fully in my experience.

@gord2358 Жыл бұрын

Awesome fix. I wish my oil change guy had suggested this. He said the solution was to replace the pan. Now that I'm educated, next time he mentions it I will ask him about using an over-sized drain plug. Yes, it's a temporary fix but a lot cheaper than replacing the pan. The guy looked like a rookie so I will forgive him for his lack of knowledge. The funny thing was, the shop owner was like ten ft. away and I could have asked him. Next time I will. Thanks!

@Jositoooo 20 күн бұрын

Wait til you find out about all the other unnecessary things the “uneducated” shop is charging you for. If only they had more knowledge, they wouldn’t need to make nearly as much money off you! How silly of them. 🤦‍♂️

@danp7463 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to help people that have a stripped oil sump pan. I'm going to use a 14x1.5 mm oversized piggy back drain bolt on my Acura. I bought the car used and it looks like the guys at the quick lube shop's think the bolt should exceed 20Ft Lbs of torque.

@tanchelm 4 ай бұрын

Have you fixed your problem? I have the same problem on my Honda Civic.

@therealtech833 Ай бұрын

Nice thing about the piggyback type, it can be left as a permanent repair as long as the outer bolt goes in snugly. This is true because you never have to take it loose again, use the inner piggyback bolt.

@husky3g Жыл бұрын

Had a place I took my car to get a quick oil change use a pneumatic/impact to get the drain plug back in and it stripped the threads on the old one. Was curious how oversized drain plugs worked and it's pretty much what I assumed. Last time I replaced my own oil, I saw a lot of metal shavings in the oil but the drain plug fit back in - my car has been slowly losing oil for quite a while but only maybe a quart or so every 3 months, which wasn't much of an issue. Now that I look, it does appear that the issue has been the drain plug bolt this whole time. I will replace the pan within the next 6 months or so, but for now, I bought an oversized bolt, just have to jack it up and get the drain plug in it and some more oil. Great video and good explanation!

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support. It sucks that you have to go through that. They should not be using an impact tool on the drain plug whatsoever for any reason.

@gord2358 Жыл бұрын

I was impressed by this video so I subscribed and hit the notification bell.😊

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@4Lights.5Liights Жыл бұрын

The camera views are perfectly fine; Thanks.

@stoker261 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this. great vid! 👍

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@davidgabe7357 2 жыл бұрын

great video i have used these before they work good

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do

@ThaynanBotelho Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bigz8658 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Let's say that you have a 20mm bolt that is loose like that. Would i try a oversized 20mm self tapping bolt? thank you

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are usually tapered and a bit bigger but are generally sold as the size you have

@mrsemifixit Жыл бұрын

Are these a one time use type of thing? Or can you remove them to clean shavings and reinstall?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

The oversize drain plug should take place of the old plug. However, I wouldn’t recommend them for long-term use, but if you were to do so, you would just clean them off and re-insert them.

@mrsemifixit Жыл бұрын

@@TheEnthusiastMechanic Curious why not recommended for long term use if they happen to work? Do they not seal properly over time or?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

@@mrsemifixit yes that and the threads it makes aren’t the strongest either.

@therealtech833 Ай бұрын

If you want to try to get away with it as permanent you need to do the same thing he did, but use a piggyback type repair bolt. If you do it with a piggyback type, you can even use black ATV or some other sealer on the threads because you won't be removing it again. Once installed you just remove the inner piggyback bolt which is usually an allen key. The main key is if you don't change your own oil, it's imperative you take it to a regular repair shop, inform them that you have a piggyback drain plug, quick lubes will f-that up faster than you can blink. Because they'll try to remove the outer repair bolt, and not realize they have to take out the inner bolt. Other than that they work very well.

@franckils3524 3 ай бұрын

My question is how do I get the bolt out when it just rotates in the thread no tight or loose feeling

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 3 ай бұрын

You basically have to pry against the bolt as you spin it out to get it out otherwise you’re just gonna have to force it somehow

@ghislaincote8422 10 ай бұрын

I have an M12x1.5, should I get an M14x1.5 oversize?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 10 ай бұрын

Oversize are specific to the size that is stripped out. It’s not just a step up in the size chart size.

@drewwillfilms Жыл бұрын

If my current drain plug is 12m-1.25 would I get a 12m-1.25 oversized drain plug?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

They typically will tell you which one fits which threading for the oversize

@rayh9865 Жыл бұрын

12.1x1.25

@jaycezeniuk2506 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t remove my plug it can spin both ways but hold a seal… any ideas

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

It’s probably stripped out, use a flat head screwdriver to pry while you turn it to get it off.

@jaycezeniuk2506 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheEnthusiastMechanic will do, thank you for the fast reply… about to drive 10 hours to my new job!!!

@amunbinning8333 Жыл бұрын

@@jaycezeniuk2506 holy shit hopefully u made it!

@yungtang8257 Жыл бұрын

How did u get the stripped one out is what i wanted to know man😭

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

Losen it while using a screwdriver to apply pressure outwards

@escapingthematrix3 4 ай бұрын

Thank you I had to order mine m12.1-1.5.15mm v twin my bolt is spinning so I guess the threads are already broken I do the job tomorrow should I flush the oil after?

@marccusumano1138 Жыл бұрын

Why is a self tapping plug not a permanent fix? Thanks.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

They don’t really cut any new threads they try to build upon the existing threads and overtime taking them on and off it’ll strip itself out i’ve only seen them last about two oil changes.

@marccusumano1138 Жыл бұрын

@@TheEnthusiastMechanic What about a self-tapper with a piggyback as a permanent solution?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Жыл бұрын

@@marccusumano1138 if it can go in and self tap and has a drain in the middle that would would work but if it constricts the oil drain flow it may not be good in the long run it might not drain all impurities

@JS-gt5bh 2 ай бұрын

A mechanic put a piggyback plug into one of my vehicles and it lasted for years. I suppose one could put this oversized plug in with red thread lock and use a pump to remove the oil for changes? Is changing an oil pan similar to removing a transmission oil pan for ATF fluid changes? I am going to put a piggyback plug in a car today. I will use blue medium thread lock.😅@@TheEnthusiastMechanic

@robertkeefer1552 2 жыл бұрын

It's beyond me why people tighten the drain plugs like lug nuts. Ridiculous.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way I don't understand why either!

@jaycezeniuk2506 2 жыл бұрын

I have experience doing this. Sometimes the ape in me comes out, and I was going to change my oil but spun my plug the wrong way trying to remove it and stripped the pan threads… time to get an oversize, and flush with some clean oil to ensure I get the aluminum shavings out. I heard you can also coat the new plug with grease to catch the shavings… is that a good idea

@gord2358 Жыл бұрын

Robert Keefer - Agree 100%. It's because they weren't trained by a professional mechanic.