Contents
- 1 What size socket fits oil drain plug?
- 2 Are all oil drain plugs the same size?
- 3 How do you measure a oil drain plug?
- 4 Do oversize oil drain plugs work?
- 5 How do I know my socket size?
- 6 What size wrench do you need to change oil?
- 7 Are oil drain plugs universal?
- 8 Do drain plugs have washers?
- 9 What tool do I need to change oil?
- 10 Where is the oil plug located?
- 11 Where is the oil pan drain plug?
- 12 What side is the oil pan on?
- 13 How much does it cost to replace oil drain plug?
- 14 What happens if you strip oil drain plug?
What size socket fits oil drain plug?
Place a 3/8-inch (0.9 centimeters) socket in the socket wrench, fit it over the drain plug’s nut and turn it counterclockwise. The oil drain plug should open easily, draining the used oil from the engine. Make sure to place a bucket and some newspaper under the car’s engine to catch all the draining oil.
Are all oil drain plugs the same size?
There is no universal drain plug size, but there are only a couple different sizes in common use. Auto shops do not need to replace the plug, it is almost always reuseable. The disposable part is just a sealing washer or gasket. Most shops probably reuse that instead of replace it.
How do you measure a oil drain plug?
Oil drain plug diameter is best measured in millimeters using digital calipers. Measure the width of the plug across the base of the plug, at the widest part of the threads.
Do oversize oil drain plugs work?
The problem with using an oversize drain plug is it makes new threads over the old ones which can lead to problems with future oil changes. The most expensive fix for this problem is to replace the oil pan. If the male plug is too big, it wont thread onto the oil pan.
How do I know my socket size?
Place the end of a measuring tape on one of the flat sides of the nut’s outer perimeter. Stretch the tape measure across the nut’s diameter to the flat-side directly across from the one your pulling from. If the nut is metric, count the number of lines on the tape measure to find the measurement.
What size wrench do you need to change oil?
The open end side has a greater possibility of stripping the corners off of the nut/bolt due to slippage. The box end is great for strength of the grip, because it grabs the nut/bolt all the way around on all of it’s corners. The most common drain plugs require either a 13mm or 15mm wrench.
Are oil drain plugs universal?
This plug is universal. It should fir on any oil pan. The only thing about it is that it is intended to be permanent. In other words, you don’t want to unscrew it too often to replace the oil.
Do drain plugs have washers?
They actually provide a buffer between your oil pan and oil plug When your oil heats up, the plug can actually expand and begin to drip oil. The washer prevents this from happening.
What tool do I need to change oil?
In addition to oil, you’ll need an oil filter, an oil -filter removal wrench, a wrench to remove the drain plug, a funnel, a drain pan and some gloves. You may also need to raise the car to gain access, in which case you’ll need a floor jack and safety stands, or a pair of purpose-made steel ramps.
Where is the oil plug located?
The drain plug is a large nut or plug located under the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. If you can’t reach your oil drain plug easily, you’ll have to either crawl under your car to reach it or jack up the car.
Where is the oil pan drain plug?
It’s usually easy to spot a vehicle’s oil drain plug, because it’s positioned at the lowest possible point on the oil pan, which is itself attached to the very bottom of your vehicle’s engine. The plug isn’t always located on the bottom side of the pan.
What side is the oil pan on?
The oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine with bolts and is the reservoir for oil that gets pumped throughout the engine to lubricate, clean and cool moving parts. A pump forces the oil from the pan through a filter to remove dirt and other debris before it circulates through the engine.
How much does it cost to replace oil drain plug?
Replacing an oil drain plug gasket will usually cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $25 to $35. Removing an oil filter that wasn’t installed properly and putting a new one in its place will usually cost anywhere from $20 to $60.
What happens if you strip oil drain plug?
A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. If the threads are completely stripped it can even lead to the drain plug not fitting at all which would leave your engine completely empty of oil and unable to be ran.