How to fix leaky oil drain plug???

justinCO · 10-06-2002, 09:56 PM

My stupid oil drain plug is leaking a little bit. Is there anyway to remedy this easily? Should I go get a new drain plug bolt and washer? Is there some kind of sealant that I can put on the threads or something to help seal the thing? Thanks...

Justin

TenaciousC · 10-06-2002, 10:03 PM

high temp RTV

Kamin · 10-06-2002, 10:15 PM

yea replace the washer
if you are too lazy to do that everytime you change your oil
just get some liquid gasket.

justinCO · 10-06-2002, 10:19 PM

I guess I was too lazy to get a new washer this time. I just bought this '86 civic beater and just changed the oil real quick, hehe. I'll go get a new washer, and some liquid gasket just in case...oh and more oil

Thanks.

Justin

visi0n · 10-07-2002, 03:00 AM

damn some of you like buying expensive stuff for your HONDAZZZ....

goto kragen and buy a 3-pack of drain plug washers for like $0.40 cents. you can buy some carbon stuff, rubbery stuff, or copper.

CXHatchback · 10-07-2002, 09:14 AM

Honda filters come with o-rings everytime.

advanracing62 · 10-07-2002, 09:29 AM

helpful hint.... if you want to change your plug, but don't want to drain your oil. Take a shop vac and put the end so it just fits inside your oil fill cap. Turn her on and remove your drain plug. What's that??!?!! no oil comes out! what a good time for everyone, esp. if you are installing Spoon plugs. HTH!

drumsy · 10-07-2002, 11:25 AM

I stripped mine, so ended up buying an oversize, self-tapping plug from Advanced Auto Parts. Every oil change, I wrapt the plug in a couple layers of teflon tape, and use a nylong gasket. Works perfect for me!

CivicNewbie · 10-07-2002, 02:06 PM

Has anyone ever try the Frame (sp?) quick oil change kit? The kit has some sort of valve that replaces your oil plug. Wal Mart sells this kit for about $20.

keebler65 · 10-07-2002, 02:37 PM

i guess i wouldnt want to trust some valve that could leak without me knowing until its too late. its not that hard to turn a wrench. just my thoughts. this reminds me of the quick-brake-bleeder thing.

10-06-2002, 09:56 PM	#1
justinCO Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CO, USA Posts: 935 iTrader Rating: (0)	How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? My stupid oil drain plug is leaking a little bit. Is there anyway to remedy this easily? Should I go get a new drain plug bolt and washer? Is there some kind of sealant that I can put on the threads or something to help seal the thing? Thanks... Justin __________________ Turbo SOHC \| 329whp/281ft.lbs @ 20psi site: http://jmetz.net --- pics: http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/justin

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TenaciousC Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago, IL, U.S. Posts: 442 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (onetym408) high temp RTV __________________ Turbo Sellout

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Kamin Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 12,180 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (justinCO) yea replace the washer if you are too lazy to do that everytime you change your oil just get some liquid gasket.

10-06-2002, 10:19 PM	#4
justinCO Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CO, USA Posts: 935 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (KAMiN) I guess I was too lazy to get a new washer this time. I just bought this '86 civic beater and just changed the oil real quick, hehe. I'll go get a new washer, and some liquid gasket just in case...oh and more oil Thanks. Justin __________________ Turbo SOHC \| 329whp/281ft.lbs @ 20psi site: http://jmetz.net --- pics: http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/justin

10-07-2002, 03:00 AM	#5
visi0n Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 676 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (justinCO) damn some of you like buying expensive stuff for your HONDAZZZ.... goto kragen and buy a 3-pack of drain plug washers for like $0.40 cents. you can buy some carbon stuff, rubbery stuff, or copper. __________________ -barry

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CXHatchback Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central, FL Posts: 1,595 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (visi0n) Honda filters come with o-rings everytime.

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advanracing62 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 2,243 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (CXHatchback) helpful hint.... if you want to change your plug, but don't want to drain your oil. Take a shop vac and put the end so it just fits inside your oil fill cap. Turn her on and remove your drain plug. What's that??!?!! no oil comes out! what a good time for everyone, esp. if you are installing Spoon plugs. HTH!

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drumsy New User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 773 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How to fix leaky oil drain plug??? (advanracing62) I stripped mine, so ended up buying an oversize, self-tapping plug from Advanced Auto Parts. Every oil change, I wrapt the plug in a couple layers of teflon tape, and use a nylong gasket. Works perfect for me!

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