Recent content by cptnsolo77

Thank you. The plug is VERY snug. It so snug I wasnt expecting a leak at all. Even when tightening it felt like it has a good bite. Thats why dont want to overtighten it and risk stripping whatever thread is left on the pan.

I will try whatever works. teflon tape to relacing the pan. Thx !

Oh yes...I misunderstood ya 😂

Yes. The M10 is stripped.

Im up for whatever stops the drip 😆 Im tired of looking at the cardboard and pan under my car in the driveway.

Gotcha ! and thx!

Thanks for ALLLL of the replies guys its VERY appreciated !!! Whats bugging me is that the plug is pretty darn snug and it felt firm all the way until it bottomed out, indicating that I have a good bite on the threads ? I didnt cross thread it because it flat against the pan. I would have...

Avoid the need to drill ??? Just ratchet that sucker on ? Im all for whatever will stop the leak with the minimum amount of work. It has 300K plus miles and this will be THE last drain and fill I will do. Next one will be at 360K I dont think I will have the car for THAT much longer. I bought it...

I saw these earlier, but they are M12 thread not M10. I really wish it was !!!! Thanks !

03 Pontiac vibe. Same as Toyota Corolla and matrix.

Yes it is.

Hey all looking for some advice here. Long story short I stripped out the trans drain plug. I picked another one BUT the threads on the pan looked a bit worn so was EXTREMELY careful tightening it down. The plug did feel snug as if I had a good bite on the threads. Unfortunately it leaks a bit...

Sony MDR7506....if you wanna hear exactly what the sound engineer heard. They are the industry standard for about 80 bucks.

No its not. The "EV thing" is a "global thing"

Find out WHERE the leak is coming from FIRST. Since you said the top of the engine I would check to see if the bolts are loose on the valve cover.....you MIGHT get lucky ! If you want to change oils go with valvoline maxx life synth blend. Its the gold standard here for high mileage oils. I...