So I changed my oil...

Corey Bit Spank · 06-13-04, 02:51

And now it's leaking a little. Seems to be from the drain plug.

It's as tight as it will go. We'll see. Anything else it could be? It's definitely not the filter.

It was fine before this.

No I didn't switch to synthetic.

LouisanaJeeper · 06-13-04, 02:54

get a new drain plug..hope you did not strip yur threads on the pan

rjstaaf · 06-13-04, 03:00

Sounds like it is cross threaded. Have you had it changed by anyone other than yourself recently?

Just changed my oil this weekend as well.

scottiem · 06-13-04, 03:04

Did you change the gasket on the plug, if not you might to get a new one and put it on. I would get a clean pan and save the oil you drain and use it over.

BradE · 06-13-04, 03:09

I agree with the plug gasket suggestion. It's typically a metal washer with a rubber inner portion, although I've seen some plastic ones. If that's ok, then you've got bigger problems.

Corey Bit Spank · 06-13-04, 03:34

It went in really easily so I don't think I cross threaded it. I tightened it this morning a bit more, and it isn't leaking anymore, i'll let you all know tomorrow.

rjstaaf · 06-13-04, 03:51

Hmm may be the gasket theory then

Didn't occur to me as not all cars have a gasket on the drain plug. My Mustang and the Wife's minivan don't have a gasket on the drain plug but, the Jeep Liberty does.

Bill D · 06-13-04, 04:07

I'm a very big fan of using an extractor. I haven't done an oil change the old fashioned way in a number of years now. It really does get out all of the oil too

zzyyzx · 06-13-04, 04:18

My wife's old Saturn used to do that... Didn't matter who changed it, me, dealer, jiffy lube (or another screw up place like that). It would leak a couple drops for 3 or 4 days and then nothing. Had dealer take apart the whole thing and couldn't find a reason. I just knew to lay down some newspaper after an oil change. Thank goodness we got rid of that thing.

BradE · 06-13-04, 04:23

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Originally posted by rjstaaf
Hmm may be the gasket theory then Didn't occur to me as not all cars have a gasket on the drain plug. My Mustang and the Wife's minivan don't have a gasket on the drain plug but, the Jeep Liberty does.

That's strange your Stang doesn't have a plug gasket. Every Ford I've ever worked on has had one, including my buddys 01' SVT Cobra. My Explorer and Town Car have em' too. Wierd.

Corey,

Be careful how much your tugging on that drain plug, or you'll strip it and then your really screwed.

rjstaaf · 06-13-04, 04:55

Actually Brad you are correct, just went under the Mustang and backed the plug out enough to see and there is a very thin metal washer, ditto for the minivan. Guess I am not as observant as I thought I was

LouisanaJeeper · 06-13-04, 04:57

my stang has a small rubber o ring embedded into the plug