Drain plug o-ring
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Melting Slicks
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Drain plug o-ring
Does anyone change the small o-ring on the base of the drain plug when you change the oil? I didn't at my first, 2000 miles, but wonder if you need to in the future. It sets in the housing of the base and doesn't look like a wear item, but not sure. 
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Originally Posted by Whiterock1
Does anyone change the small o-ring on the base of the drain plug when you change the oil? I didn't at my first, 2000 miles, but wonder if you need to in the future. It sets in the housing of the base and doesn't look like a wear item, but not sure.
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Originally Posted by Whiterock1
Does anyone change the small o-ring on the base of the drain plug when you change the oil? I didn't at my first, 2000 miles, but wonder if you need to in the future. It sets in the housing of the base and doesn't look like a wear item, but not sure.
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Originally Posted by glennhl
I've been changing oil on all my cars for 37 years and have never changed the o-ring. However, I always start my car, check the oil pressure, and then check for any leaks at the drain plug and filter.
Only it's been over 50 years.
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Originally Posted by glennhl
Les, so you started working on your Dad's cars when you were 3 years old???
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Originally Posted by Whiterock1
Does anyone change the small o-ring on the base of the drain plug when you change the oil? I didn't at my first, 2000 miles, but wonder if you need to in the future. It sets in the housing of the base and doesn't look like a wear item, but not sure.
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I own an XJ8 that I do my own maintenance on and in three years have not replaced it. I spend time on the Jaguar forum and read the same kind of issues. When Jag owners take their car to the dealer for an oil change they replace the drain plug with a built in o-ring at every oil change. The current cost is $12. What a rip off.
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Something you my have missed....
C6 drain plugs are 14mm head and have no magnet tip. If you get yourself a C5 plug as I have, It's a 15mm head (better grip) and has the magnet at the end of the bolt. It's there to pick up metal pieces that are sheared off form time to time. Believe me no engine is free of that. Now as to why GM's wisdom has Failed to continue the use of this type of magnetic tip is beyond me. I have pieces on it at every oil change. Yes, I know there very small and seem insignificant, but why gamble. BTW it's about $4.50.
andreas G.
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Originally Posted by andreas g.
C6 drain plugs are 14mm head and have no magnet tip...Now as to why GM's wisdom has Failed to continue the use of this type of magnetic tip is beyond me.
No one can say the General doesn't listen to the customer...chrome OEM wheels ($$$$), magnetic drain plug. I have a magnetic drain plug I got for my 06, and have never installed it...not a big difference either way IMO.
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Originally Posted by JmpnJckFlsh
You missed it...there are no magnets on 05/06 C6s, but magnetic drain plugs are standard on 07.
No one can say the General doesn't listen to the customer...chrome OEM wheels ($$$$), magnetic drain plug. I have a magnetic drain plug I got for my 06, and have never installed it...not a big difference either way IMO.
No one can say the General doesn't listen to the customer...chrome OEM wheels ($$$$), magnetic drain plug. I have a magnetic drain plug I got for my 06, and have never installed it...not a big difference either way IMO.
andreas G
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Originally Posted by andreas g.
...I think your info my be incorrect.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1456470
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...tic+drain+plug
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Originally Posted by JmpnJckFlsh
I get no commission for lies or bs told on Corvette Forum...it's not profitable, so there's little incentive. Skepticism is healthy if it doesn't slam the door on your mind. Here, let me help you out:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1456470
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...tic+drain+plug
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1456470
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...tic+drain+plug
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Originally Posted by andreas g.
C6 drain plugs are 14mm head and have no magnet tip. If you get yourself a C5 plug as I have, It's a 15mm head (better grip) and has the magnet at the end of the bolt. It's there to pick up metal pieces that are sheared off form time to time. Believe me no engine is free of that. Now as to why GM's wisdom has Failed to continue the use of this type of magnetic tip is beyond me. I have pieces on it at every oil change. Yes, I know there very small and seem insignificant, but why gamble. BTW it's about $4.50.
andreas G.
andreas G.
I also like to put a couple of wraps of teflon tape on the threads of the plug.
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Originally Posted by Dave S
I also like to put a couple of wraps of teflon tape on the threads of the plug. I've heard you say that before...some of you guys are not listening, and you're not getting any smarter, unfortunately.Maybe the teflon tape won't do any harm, and you'll be OK, but why take the risk? Your reasoning is that the elastomeric o-ring needs to be backed-up by teflon tape???!!
I'm outta' here...