2003 Tacoma Oil Drain Plug

hey folks. New member - just changed my oil for the first time and the oil plug was odd - it was attached so when I took it off it hung there. I had heard that I was supposed to changed the gasket but didn't know how. Is this plug standard?

 

Attached how? You have a picture?

 

It was like the plug was attached to s long screw. Almost like a drywall anchor. I'll take a pick in am

 

errmm?

 

Not sure I understand what you are asking??

 

need a picture. what you're describing is odd. should just be a bolt and gasket and drop right out once unscrewed.

 

Here's a pick of the outside

 

somebody did a mod. Never seen an oilpan drain like that. Definitely not Toyota OEM. As long as it doesn't leak, should be good.

 

Thanks- I thought it was strange too. I had purchased an additional
Plug and gaskets and was surprised to find this.

 

Woah, weird... I have an 03 Tacoma and the plug looks pretty standard, a bolt and a gasket. Do you have the 3.4? Not that the plug for the 2.7 should look like that either

 

I think 3.4? But honestly have no idea how to tell.

 

What's odd is that I've had
My oil changed 100 x's at local quick lubes and not one person has ever mentioned it. Wondering now if the last time I had it done they did not have the gaskets to replace so this "universal" one was put on.

 

And I think I just solved the mystery:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/391548600784

OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG - RUBBER - Universal for stripped pans cover ½” to 3/4” holes

 

Yep, someone destroyed the threads likely and put on of those in instead of repairing it properly.

 

Weird! Makes sense I guess. And yep, that's the 3.4 - 3400 on the front means 3,400 cc's, which converts to 3.4 liters. Or you can count the heads.

 

You think someone would have said something to me??! From now on I do it myself.

 

Thanks to everyone for your help. I thought I was losing my mind. Happy holidays!!!

 

That is no modification. Someone stripped the threads on the pan.