The drain plug is located on the underside of your BMW. The Nylon drain washers will squish and form the seal you need easier than copper. I have a 2008 Audi RS4 with a slow oil leak from the oil drain plug. Oil Pan Drain Plug Leak. 2006/5.9L cummins/extended cab/4x4/stock/mbrp exhaust. 119 Posts . Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 25, 2012. The Teflon serves great to stop leakage. It's gathering around the drain plug/transmission housing, but I also looked up and there was also some near the block off plate above the filter that is prone to leaking. Depending on where exactly the valve cover the oil is leaking from will have an impact on other parts of the vehicle. The old opening will need to be sealed. And I doubt that the pan will take that. I've had oil leaking from my oil drain bolt since I bought the truck. I was moving my bike around the garage and noticed there were two oil spots. To make a long story short, it's been sitting in various garages and sheds for a lot of it's life, and I am in the process of getting it running again. 7.3 Powerstroke Oil Rail Plug O-ring Leak. So I have been having a problem with the past couple of oil changes were my drain plug seems to seep a little bit of oil, causing it to leak slightly and I will always sealed droplets of oil on the ground when I move my car. its just a hex head bolt at the back left side of the engine casing. They say once the washer "crushes" to seal, it can't be crushed anymore so it will leak. Which plug is it, front or rear? Oil Drain Plug– If the oil plug has been stripped out or was left loose, oil could be getting through it and onto the driveway. From memory you only lose about a litre from the front the majority drains to the rear, so if it's the front it won't cost much to drain. Maybe lets out a drop of oil every hour or two. I doubt that you will beable to keep going up in the size of the oil plug with out drilling and retaping. Over time, the threads on the plug and the oil pan can also become stripped, requiring costly oil pan replacement. Just measure the volume and put that amount fresh back in. this is the oil drain plug. I just noticed that I have a small amount of oil leaking from my drain plug every night. Mix the JB Weld. Carry a few spares in the boot just in case someone changes the oil for you and messes up the washer that was in use. 2. Save Share. Many times there are plugs on the side of the crankcase to check the timing, clutch, stator, or other things. any comments are much aprecated . A leaking oil drain plug should never be ignored, as it can cause the engine to overheat and subsequently destroy the seal and gaskets. The oil drain plug is located at the bottom of the oil sump and is accessible from the underside of the vehicle. You get two crush washers one for each sump plug with the oil filter. This is my 1979 Harley Davidson Sportster, it's not quite a harley davidson museum piece, but it's bought and paid for. Squeeze equal parts of the steel and hardener onto a paper plate and mix thoroughly. However, if the threads inside the oil pan are stripped, then you’re looking at a costly repair. $0.25 is cheap insurance against dripping oil. Turn back the lever to close. On most imports the manufacturer requires the washer on the drain plug be replaced at each oil change. Oil rail drain plug. A worn or damaged drain plug can cause the oil to leak. I've got a 2008 Big Dog Pitbull, and engine oil appears to be leaking from the oil tank drain plug. (DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!) Bad Valve Cover Gasket: Oversized oil drain plugs made to replace a 1/2" oil drain plug. I have been told by a repair shop that the leak is because the oil drain plug / crush washer and the oil pan have some kind of warping and the crush washer will not seal like it should anymore. If the drain plug is loose or the sealing washer is missing or worn it can cause an oil leak. I just got this bike..I notice when I went to change the oil, there was oil leaking around the drain pug. 1. Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking Reply #41 on: November 10, 2015, 09:32:32 pm True, but on the model I have (B5) the lowest part would of it would still be further from the ground than the bottom of the frame, either with or without the centre stand attached. Oil is leaking from the brass oil drain plug (where it screws into the block). In reality the issue was the oil filter which was a little lose and leaking. my oil drain plug on my 5.9 is leaking, my brother worked at a dodge dealership and he said its a common issue with the cummins. Clean the drain plug opening thoroughly with brake cleaner or acetone and let the car sit in that position until the oil pan drain opening is perfectly dry. Hand install the valve until tight, and give 1/8 turn with a small crescent wrench on the body. A drain plug is used to remove oil from the engine. So yes, it can eventually happen. I have added about 1 qt/1000 miles lately to give you an idea of how much is leaking. Assuming this is a replacement, oversized drain plug, it probably does not have a magnet attached like the factory … My son's oil drain plug started leaking at 130,000 miles (I do the oil changes on all the cars in the family). Sometimes motorcyclists can scrape the bottom of their motorcycle on a curb or speed bump which can harm that drain plug. The Oil reservoir drain plug is a bolt, and that uses an aluminum washer. A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. So, Teflon Tape was the right solution for me. If the threads are completely stripped it can even lead to the drain plug not fitting at all which would leave your engine completely empty of oil and unable to be ran. I use a layer of Teflon in drain plug before tightening it in its place. If you are traveling and notice the problem, you can use rubber plugs, but they are only a temporary solution. My local shop, not the ones who did the oil change, replaced the … Compromised Drain Plug. Remember this is only a plug to stop the oil from leaking out and holds no pressure, so, maybe you are tightening a little too muc and that would lead to hardening the copper faster, maybe . I've recently discovered an oil leak on my 2000 Silverado 5.3 vortec 4x4. I used to tighten drain plug without using any Teflon or copper washer. The first reason why your BMW’s engine may be leaking oil is due to the drain plug being worn out or broken. When I initially looked under the truck it was on a slight incline which made it look like the oil was coming from the drain plug. To check this, check the drain plug to see if fresh oil has settled on the plug. I've tried using Loctite High Temperature 592 Thread Sealant on the drain plug multiple times and it still leaks oil. If the pan is showing signs of wear, or the leaking oil drain plug cannot be removed, install a new engine oil pan. 3. I have a 2005 Super Mini Z w/ a 25hp Kawasaki. You need the right size socket or wrench. Threaded drain plugs by design are vulnerable to installation error and wear. 107 Posts . The oil drain plug is an obvious culprit to oil leaks. Hello again y'all. They’re located just below the valve covers. 3. If you do your own oil changes go the Fumoto route, or let the dealer deal with it and make sure they change the washer each time - and ask for the old one back to make sure they replaced it. I've had my truck for a year now. Remove drain plug and drain oil 2. Valve Cover Gasket– The valve cover gasket(s) are a very common place for oil to leak from. 17, #1) should be replaced each time the drain plug is removed from the oil pan. 3. Over-tightening the oil pan drain plug can also strip the threads on the drain plug. no. The oil leak may be the result of not replacing the oil pan drain plug seal after an oil change. Change the gasket or O ring on the plug. Worse case scenario, if you stripped the threads, you can have a machine shop drill out the hole, weld a bolt there so you have a new heavy duty drain bolt threads. that's the oil screen bolt. 17, #2) on the drain plug (Fig. P. The drain plug is where the engine oil is removed from the vehicle in order for the oil to be replaced with new oil. Replacing the drain plug is a simple fix, although you may need all new oil. Oil pan drain plug: Over-tightening the oil pan drain plug or oil filter during an oil change can crush the gaskets, creating a gap for oil to leak out. It's a very slow leak. Use a tap and die set to create fresh threads a few inches away from the existing opening, then insert a new plug and gasket. is there anyway to fix it without replacing the pan? This threaded plug uses a sealing washer which tightens flush against the oil pan and the plug. If the threads are completely damaged, the oil pan may need to be replaced, which is expensive. Of course, this is true if we suppose your drain plug and your oil pan threads don't have any problems. I bought a cheap pack of 10 Mazda crush washers and will now start using them on both his car and my daughter's car each oil change. And too often, the threads wear out and leak oil. Buy SMART-O F1 Oil Drain Plug M12x1.75mm - Engine oil Pan Protection Plug with high-performance sealing technology, patented anti-leak and anti-vibration … If you are pulling down hard and it is leaking then there is a problem with the sealing surfaces. Well when I removed the drain plug the pans threads were still on the drain plug..I really don't want to buy a new pan($110.00) and it looks as if the exhaust will have to … Use a self-expanding universal rubberized oil drain plug. Check to see if oil is dripping from the plug and then check its tightness. If it leaks here replace bolt and washer. Top of engine oil leaks can also come from the two plugs installed near the rear of the engine — into the head.These two cylinder head plugs face into the engine valley and are oil drain ports. Close the lever and refill with engine oil How to Drain Oil: 1. Discussion Starter • #1 • 7 mo ago. 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