Hi everyone,
I have a 2006 Corolla CE with a stripped oil drain plug (thanks to the fine gentlemen at the local quick oil change joint). I've been using a butterfly replacement plug, but I don't like the idea of one of them failing and dumping my oil all over the street.
I was looking at the oil pan, and it appears to be a pretty straight-forward job. So, I have the following questions:
1) What kind of sealant would be best to use
2) What is the Toyota recommended torque to tighten up the bolts
3) Are there better bolts I can use than the ones there already
4) Are there any hidden surprises in what looks like a fairly easy job
5) Does anyone have any pointers or advice on how to make the job go smoothly?
I've gotten a lot of good advice so far on this forum - thanks to everyone!
Bob
I have a 2006 Corolla CE with a stripped oil drain plug (thanks to the fine gentlemen at the local quick oil change joint). I've been using a butterfly replacement plug, but I don't like the idea of one of them failing and dumping my oil all over the street.
I was looking at the oil pan, and it appears to be a pretty straight-forward job. So, I have the following questions:
1) What kind of sealant would be best to use
2) What is the Toyota recommended torque to tighten up the bolts
3) Are there better bolts I can use than the ones there already
4) Are there any hidden surprises in what looks like a fairly easy job
5) Does anyone have any pointers or advice on how to make the job go smoothly?
I've gotten a lot of good advice so far on this forum - thanks to everyone!
Bob