updated engine oil drain plug ?

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tomcat1446

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2016 CX-5

• Aug 30, 2016

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any thoughts on this ?

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I think the new bolt type would be better no ? if it ever gets rounded and stripped, you can at least get a wrench around it and loosen it.

the old type Hex socket would be harder to remove if it ever gets stripped..... the round flange would be almost impossible to grip with a plumber's wrench.

 

Last edited: Aug 30, 2016

paris1

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23 CX-5 Premium

• Aug 30, 2016

• #2

Wow; $15 for a drain plug. But shipping is free! If you're only applying the recommended 25-30# of torque, I can't imagine how you would strip the original?

 

Chris_Top_Her

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San Antonio, Texas

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'15 CX-5 Miata AWD

• Aug 30, 2016

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If that's the case you can just get a (whatever size) generic hex bolt from home Depot or something for like $1-2.

 

Chris_Top_Her

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'15 CX-5 Miata AWD

• Aug 30, 2016

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These drain plugs on ebay are like $8 free shipping with magnet tip, various size. I think we may be m14 or m12 https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)

 

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madar

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2016.5 CX 5 Touring AWD, 2015 SCION XB

• Aug 30, 2016

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For that price they should give you at least a free oil filter with it....

 

yrwei52

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Plano, Texas, USA

• Aug 30, 2016

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paris1 said:

Wow; $15 for a drain plug. But shipping is free! If you're only applying the recommended 25-30# of torque, I can't imagine how you would strip the original?

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I wouldn't call that Amazon drain plug an "updated" drain plug but simply a compatible replacement.

 

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erhayes

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2022CX5 PP

• Aug 30, 2016

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I much prefer the 8mm allen drain plug. Mazda updated the old bolt type to the new internal allen type. ed

 

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topdog11ttc

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2016 mazda cx-5 touring

• Aug 31, 2016

• #8

get a fumoto and never worry about your drain plug again

 

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halfast3

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'15 CX-5 AWD, Touring; '11 Golf TDi, bitte halten Sie den Atem

• Aug 31, 2016

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Chris_Top_Her said:

These drain plugs on ebay are like $8 free shipping with magnet tip, various size. I think we may be m14 or m12 https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)

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Looks like 14x1.5mm.

 

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Unobtanium

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RDX Aspec Adv.

• Aug 31, 2016

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Use the correct tools, and apply the correct torque, and don't be sloppy, and it will never be an issue.

 

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Greencat

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• Aug 31, 2016

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topdog11ttc said:

get a fumoto and never worry about your drain plug again

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I agree - had one on my Saab because I was driving 700 miles be week and didn't want to mess with the washer.

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