Oil plug stripped

Don’t they have those threaded inserts with a smaller drain bolt in the middle anymore? Remove old one, thread new one, done.

 

Update.

I was able to get the plug out




The threads on the oil pan looked a little rough. I decided what the hell I need a new oil pan anyways and I began to run the new plug in. It got tight quick. I decided idea what the hell ill run it all the way in.... I did that a couple times and now the threads look good and the plug will tighten and loosen correctly.


I had a few metal pieces I did get out of the hold and I am going to pour some oil through the engine, put on a fresh filter. New oil and crank it to see what happens.

I'm thinking this maybe good for now. I hope.

 

The oil pan is harder than the oil filler plug. I recommend that you clean up the threads on the oil pan.

 

The plug falling out and losing all my oil, especially while driving, would literally be the worst case scenario for my motor.

 

Yeah I cleaned up the threads really good, I think I dodged a bullet on all this lol

 

You should use a tap unless you did already. Ok to just run a new bolt through on something less important than this, doing the tap is your best bet to not have to replace the oil pan later.

 

Yes you did.

 

It'd be fine though. It's a toyota

 

Lol, report to the 3rd gen forum where if you sidehill them they window the block!

 

This is why I use a torque wrench, every time. Not worth the risk going by feel on critical components.

 

Surely it wouldn't be an issue for an engine protected with DuraLube....

 

I drive 500 miles a week so oil changes come often, next oil change I'm gonna research and find one of the best oil drain valves out there. I know people use to love them on the f150 forum. No more unbolting and bolting oil drain plugs lol.

I've been driving it and no leaks and the plug remains tight. Soooo glad it was nothing more major.

It took prolly 30 minutes of applieing pressure with a screwdriver wile turning it. I think bring so easy and slow helped saved the threads

 

I have the Fumoto drain valve on a Tacoma and a Tundra. No complaints other than it drains a little slower.

 

You know you can get a diesel oil transfer pump for about $20...12V...
comes with rigid tube to stick down dipstick.....sucks oil out in about a minute....
works great for trannys too.....

 

I'm gonna order one or just replace the plug every single time

You can see on the new plug that it began to strip it as well and then it cleared up I guess as it straightend the threads out.

I poured oil through it but gonna go ahead and change the oil again soon in case there is metal shaving floating around

 

As I like to say, tighten until loose, then back off 1/4 turn.