my damn drain plug and washer are rusted.

what should i replace them with (on a 95 gsr)? would just a 14 mm bolt and 14 mm washer work, or should i buy one that's specifically made to be a drain plug for my car?

also, why does a 17 mm socket fit my plug if it's supposed to be a 14 mm?

 

it's 17, not 14

I changed my integra and firend's cl last nightn, both are 17mm

 

weird... check this out:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=647768

M14 = metric 14 (14 mm) right?
every website i've been to that sells oil drain plugs for integras has said they are 14 mm bolts...?

 

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I changed my integra and firend's cl last nightn, both are 17mm</TD></TR></TABLE>

the thread pattern on the bolt is 14mm. the head of the bolt is a 17mm

 

lol, I am an idiot

 

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doh you get an E for E-ffort and 1/2 points.

 

Go to the dealership and buy another, also did you drive over salt or some radioactive chemical to get your drain plug and washer to rust?

 

My drain plug is 17mm. I guess mine isn't oem...

 

I'm sure the dealer is gonna rip you off, but its the best replacement to get.

 

get a magnetic spoon drain plug

 

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If you don't want to spend too much money just get a magnetic plug at Napa or Pepboys. I think they're only a couple of bucks.

 

i just don't understand how one gets rust on the OIL pan
How many miles do you go in between oil changes?

 

Just go buy one from dealer. OEM honda drain bolt doesn't rust. They only charge you $3 or so...... You can call that rip off, but it is only $3

 

Just go to the dealer to get a new one... Dealer products usually don't go bad its only like $2.50

 

You can get one from your local part store. Ask them to get the ones in the BACK, not those one in packages located on the isle. The ones your buy from your local part store are IDENTICAL to the OEM ones if you get the right one, same goes for radiator drain plugs.