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The oil drain plug in your automobile performs a critical but underappreciated function. The plug, which lies at the bottom or side of the oil pan, is responsible for preventing your motor's crucial lifeblood?lubricant?from leaking out because of the gravity and the pressure created inside the crankcase.
Since the oil drain plug is located at the lowest place on the oil pan, which is linked to the very bottom of your vehicle's engine, it's typically easy to find. The plug isn't usually found on the pan's bottom side. In reality, it's usually attached to the side, where it'll be more protected from harm caused by brushing against a speed bump or pothole.
Finding the plug and accessing it are frequently two different situations. Plugs can get wedged between other engine or chassis elements, making them difficult to access without the correct equipment. You won't need a specific tool to remove an oil filter. A ratchet is the simplest technique to remove a plug. However, you may require an attachment to access and unscrew this portion.
One of the very first issues you must check if your engine oil level is lowering is the oil drain plug to ensure it isn't leaking. To begin, place a piece of cardboard beneath the engine and park your car overnight. If you wake up to see oil streaks or puddles on the cardboard, it's a clue that there's a leak going on.
After that, jack up the car or drive it onto ramps, being sure to utilize jack supports with your jack as well. Locate the oil plug and look for evidence of leaking in the region around it. If it's too unclean to tell, clean it up and check to see if oil begins to leak out over the pan's newly polished metal. If the leak is sluggish, this could take some time.
Your drain plug may be leaking for a variety of reasons. You may use a gasket, a crush washer, or a combination of two elements to seal your plug. If the washer is missing or distorted, or the gasket is worn out or broken, the leak might be caused by these issues. It's also likely that the plug was tightened too much, causing serious damage to the threads and oil leakage through them.
If this appears to be the case, or whether the plug seems loose, take your car to a trained technician who can determine if the drain plug socket has to be re-bored or if they can repair it with a chemical sealant.
Oil spills can be a pain to clean up, but they don't have to be. Check out all of Vivid Racing's products or our service center for regular repairs and maintenance.
From fitment help from our in-house experts to shipping packages, we'll take care of you and your Drain Plugs every step of the way. We know how much of a financial investment you're making in a set of Drain Plugs, accessories, and upgrades. In return, we'll deliver a service and product second to none.
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