Anyone have leaks using Fram sure drain?

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Mikepier - 18 May 2005 16:37 GMT

I recently noticed on my 99 XLT that there is a slight leak coming from
the threads( where it goes into the oil pan). I loosened the plug
slightly and re-tightened it ( not much as I was afraid to strip the
threads) I will check again at the end of the day. But I was just
curious if anyone else had the same problem.

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Happy Traveler - 19 May 2005 08:35 GMT

Have had a couple of those for years without any problems. With oil pan
plugs, it's the washer, not the threads that does the sealing. I don't
recall what it's made of on the 'sure drain' - probably nylon. Check that
it's intact and the mating pan surface is flat and clean. I don't think that
you could strip the oil pan threads that easily - they seem to be designed
to handle some abuse. If you can't compress the washer by feel, use a torque
wrench set to about 20 ft-lb.

> I recently noticed on my 99 XLT that there is a slight leak coming from
> the threads( where it goes into the oil pan).

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Ted - 20 May 2005 14:07 GMT

My father's oil pan drain was stripped by the Ford dealer he goes to
for changes (99 town car). They were cool enough to cover the labor if
he covered the part (oil pan). He had been going to them for many
changes. There is probably a backer plate tack welded to the inside
pan that has the threads. I'd be careful about the torque. Maybe
check the manual for #'s

Following previous advice about the washer makes sense. You might also
consider CAREFULLY wrapping the plug in teflon tape being ABSOLUTELY
sure none gets up into the pan oil or even permatex gasket
former/silicone since you never have to unthread it.

> I recently noticed on my 99 XLT that there is a slight leak coming from
> the threads( where it goes into the oil pan). I loosened the plug
> slightly and re-tightened it ( not much as I was afraid to strip the
> threads) I will check again at the end of the day. But I was just
> curious if anyone else had the same problem.

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Ratbert - 20 May 2005 15:55 GMT

> My father's oil pan drain was stripped by the Ford dealer he goes to
> for changes (99 town car). They were cool enough to cover the labor if
> he covered the part (oil pan). He had been going to them for many
> changes.

Gee, how generous of them.

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Steven Hilgendorf - 21 May 2005 17:13 GMT

>> My father's oil pan drain was stripped by the Ford dealer he goes to
>> for changes (99 town car). They were cool enough to cover the labor if
>> he covered the part (oil pan). He had been going to them for many
>> changes.
>
> Gee, how generous of them.

You would think they would have offered to fit an oversized plug in the
existing stripped oil pan by drilling and tapping it for no charge, at
the very least.

This is what a GM dealer did in my area years ago when the same thing
happened with a Grand Prix I use to own. I did have to argue with the
service rep., somewhat, and remind him that I purchased the vehicle from
them brand new and they were the only ones that serviced the vehicle and
changed the oil since the car was built. Needless to say, even though
there was no charge, I never returned to that particular dealership for
service after that.

Good luck,

Steven

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