stripped oil drain plug

hey guys, I purchased my first taco about 3 months ago and I did a oil change today and everything went smoothly, well besides the awkward oil filter location. Well anyways my drain plug screws all the way in, but it won't tighten, it just spins round and round! ugh and I just poured a new batch of synthetic oil in there too!. Its not leaking but I dont want it popping out. Any solutions besides a new pan? Thanks!

 

i would talk to some atuozone guys. sorry for this shitty advice

 

im pretty sure they make like a self tapping drain plug any parts store should be able to help ya

 

Ok kool, is our pans aluminum or steel? If steel, can I still tap it or fit a oversized screw? thanks for the advices.

 

if you cant get a self tapping plug, try and tap the oil pan to revive the threads

 

yes. tap and dye sets are some tough ass steel. you almost cant F them up with normal hardware.

i use them all the time at work and i have been using the same kit almost daily for two years

 

Ok thanks guys, ill tap it tomorow. Appreciate the helps.

 

Another thing what size tap?

 

use the thread gauge to find the size it is now, then just go up one, MAYBE two sizes

 

Ok thanks again.