Why would this be in the place of my oil pan plug? (looks like some type of wing-nut)
07-26-2008, 02:22 PM
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Re: Why would this be in the place of my oil pan plug? (DirTyPreTTyThinGs)
you guys are crazy. older gm vehicles come factory with those. they leak like a rape date usually
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07-26-2008, 03:28 PM
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lol.
Yeah, I put a standard plug/gasket on and its fine, not stripped at all.
Just wondered WTF that thing was doing attached to my oil pan!
I do see hwo if you stripped the threading this would "work" - but since the threading isn't stripped, why is it there, right?
Modified by 00_Civic_EX_Newb at 4:39 PM 7/26/2008
Yeah, I put a standard plug/gasket on and its fine, not stripped at all.
Just wondered WTF that thing was doing attached to my oil pan!
I do see hwo if you stripped the threading this would "work" - but since the threading isn't stripped, why is it there, right?
Modified by 00_Civic_EX_Newb at 4:39 PM 7/26/2008
07-26-2008, 04:26 PM
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its called a temp plug. they are put in when the drain hole threads are stripped and the original plug will not thread in. most quik lubes wont do an oil change on a car with one installed. looks like you are going to have to re-tap your drain hole and find a larger diameter plug. ----->just read your last post. glad to hear its not stripped 
. just keep an eye on the plug, because im sure there was some reason it was installed.
. just keep an eye on the plug, because im sure there was some reason it was installed.
07-26-2008, 04:38 PM
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Well - the story is as follow:
I had no means to oil change myself - so I have it done. They tell me "you have some strange wing nut deal on your oil pan, it might drip".
I wasn't cool with that (and it did drip) so I go out and buy some jack stands and prop it up myself to replace it.
I drain the oil into a brand new pan, tighten down a brand new plug with gasket (tightened down nicely with no feeling of being stripped), and poured the oil back in.
This was hours ago - and not a single drip from it since then, even after a nice 30 mile drive to run the engine restorer I had in the mix back into the engine.
No smoke yet, no drips, and under 50 bucks spent.
We will see in the next week or so for sure, but hopefully my near disaster could be temporarily under control.
I had no means to oil change myself - so I have it done. They tell me "you have some strange wing nut deal on your oil pan, it might drip".
I wasn't cool with that (and it did drip) so I go out and buy some jack stands and prop it up myself to replace it.
I drain the oil into a brand new pan, tighten down a brand new plug with gasket (tightened down nicely with no feeling of being stripped), and poured the oil back in.
This was hours ago - and not a single drip from it since then, even after a nice 30 mile drive to run the engine restorer I had in the mix back into the engine.
No smoke yet, no drips, and under 50 bucks spent.
We will see in the next week or so for sure, but hopefully my near disaster could be temporarily under control.
07-26-2008, 05:10 PM
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Re: Why would this be in the place of my oil pan plug? (postman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by postman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you guys are crazy. older gm vehicles come factory with those. they leak like a rape date usually</TD></TR></TABLE>
my 66impala has a regular bolt like any new car.LOL
even my dads 56ford truck has a bolt with threads alot larger than newer cars.
to me that looks ghetto as hell! someone might have lost the bolt, probabyl droped in the oil waste and they didnt know where it went.LOL thats like a drywall anchor with a rubber seal or something on the end.LOL
my 66impala has a regular bolt like any new car.LOL
even my dads 56ford truck has a bolt with threads alot larger than newer cars.
to me that looks ghetto as hell! someone might have lost the bolt, probabyl droped in the oil waste and they didnt know where it went.LOL thats like a drywall anchor with a rubber seal or something on the end.LOL
07-26-2008, 09:05 PM
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why not? what are you supposed to do, put it in and let it go to the bottom?
My mechanic said get it hot, add it, and drive it a good few miles. so I did, and as of now results are more than satisfactory.
Even if I have to add this stuff with every oil change, as long as it works, I'm content.
not saying it worked for sure, but my car is driving a lot better since I added it.
and no drips from the oil pan / plug
My mechanic said get it hot, add it, and drive it a good few miles. so I did, and as of now results are more than satisfactory.
Even if I have to add this stuff with every oil change, as long as it works, I'm content.
not saying it worked for sure, but my car is driving a lot better since I added it.
and no drips from the oil pan / plug
07-26-2008, 10:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mugen si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its called a temp plug. they are put in when the drain hole threads are stripped and the original plug will not thread in. most quik lubes wont do an oil change on a car with one installed. looks like you are going to have to re-tap your drain hole and find a larger diameter plug. ----->just read your last post. glad to hear its not stripped . just keep an eye on the plug, because im sure there was some reason it was installed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
or just get a new pan from the junkyard for $5 bucks...
. just keep an eye on the plug, because im sure there was some reason it was installed.</TD></TR></TABLE>or just get a new pan from the junkyard for $5 bucks...
07-27-2008, 07:53 AM
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Sure, I will double check the cans directions next time I do an oil change.
I did let it idle for a bit, then turned it off to settle so I could check the oil level before I took off.
Anyways, we will see how well it works, but many seem to have luck with it.
As for the drain pan plug, still no leaks yet, so maybe the poster who said they dropped it in the old oil and didn't want to fish it out was correct, who knows.
days to come will tell, and as usual, thanks for the replies.
I did let it idle for a bit, then turned it off to settle so I could check the oil level before I took off.
Anyways, we will see how well it works, but many seem to have luck with it.
As for the drain pan plug, still no leaks yet, so maybe the poster who said they dropped it in the old oil and didn't want to fish it out was correct, who knows.
days to come will tell, and as usual, thanks for the replies.
07-27-2008, 08:31 AM
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Re: (00_Civic_EX_Newb)
ya I'm guessing that's what happened to. Some of those places drain it through a funnel directly in a big oil drum on wheels so if it happened to fall in that would make sense.
07-27-2008, 08:55 AM
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Rigged at it's finest. I'd keep an eye on the pan, for a little longer, just in case. It's possible the threads are fine, the bolt was just lost. Another reason I do all my own oil changes.
1. They do it so fast, the sludge at the bottom doesn't get out.
2. It's cheaper.Paying someone to do something that can be done at home is gay.
3. I know it's done right.
1. They do it so fast, the sludge at the bottom doesn't get out.
2. It's cheaper.Paying someone to do something that can be done at home is gay.
3. I know it's done right.
07-27-2008, 09:25 AM
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You will ruin your seals /bearings driving with that stuff. Your only supposed to idle the motor with that restorer stuff.
As for the temp plug, maybe a previous owner lost the original?
As for the temp plug, maybe a previous owner lost the original?
07-27-2008, 10:18 AM
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Re: (pepsiDX20)
A new drain bolt is only like a couple bucks. Who ever did that to your car is lazy. Also shops that use the drum on wheels thing are supposed to have a mesh screen over the tube to catch bolts.
07-27-2008, 11:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pepsiDX20 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You will ruin your seals /bearings driving with that stuff. Your only supposed to idle the motor with that restorer stuff.
As for the temp plug, maybe a previous owner lost the original?</TD></TR></TABLE>
correct.
As for the temp plug, maybe a previous owner lost the original?</TD></TR></TABLE>
correct.
07-27-2008, 12:51 PM
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As I mentioned I let it idle for 5 to 10 minutes, then its good to drive right?
The directions said nothing about "not driving your car" when you add this stuff - Sounds strange to me.
From the website:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
WHEN SHOULD RESTORE BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE OIL?
For best results, Restore should be added when changing the oil & filter. To avoid overfilling be sure to reduce the amount of oil that you normally add by about a half quart.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you werent supposed to drive it, wouldnt they say "let car idle for a few minutes".
Modified by 00_Civic_EX_Newb at 2:17 PM 7/27/2008
The directions said nothing about "not driving your car" when you add this stuff - Sounds strange to me.
From the website:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
WHEN SHOULD RESTORE BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE OIL?
For best results, Restore should be added when changing the oil & filter. To avoid overfilling be sure to reduce the amount of oil that you normally add by about a half quart.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you werent supposed to drive it, wouldnt they say "let car idle for a few minutes".
Modified by 00_Civic_EX_Newb at 2:17 PM 7/27/2008
07-27-2008, 03:12 PM
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Re: (00_Civic_EX_Newb)
maybe it was a similar product that i used a few years ago that said to let it idle.. but im pretty sure that on the can instructions it just says to let the car idle. the instructions off the website are pretty vague.
i would always just put it in my oil before i changed it and let it idle for about 5 min. then do an oil change.
i would always just put it in my oil before i changed it and let it idle for about 5 min. then do an oil change.
07-27-2008, 03:25 PM
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on a side note.. im gonna try this stuff on my 240 000 y7 next oil change and see if my oil burning is reduced.. would also like to get more mpg too.. i used to use this on my old ef and never really saw a change but the engine was also burning massive amounts of oil so it wasnt gonna help.