Also there s another hole next to your drain plugs that is for your live well as well.
Oil leaking from boat drain plug.
And why should you re use an oil drain plug gasket.
How to install an oversized drain plug.
If you do this and then put the boat in the water and water does not come in anywhere then you know you have a live well plumbing problem and is it very difficult to.
If the threads are flattened smooth or non existent the drain plug is damaged and should be replaced with a new one.
An oil pan is made from either stamped steel or aluminum and either metal can be damaged if the oil drain bolt is over tightened or cross threaded.
Many times people tight.
Remove the oil drain plug again and inspect the threads.
If you find oil streaks or puddles on the cardboard in the morning then that s a sign that there s an active leak.
If the threads look good the problem is in the oil pan.
Stripping the threads in the pan can cause the oil to leak out around the bolt.
This video will show you how to fix a leaky oil pan plug leak super easy and inexpensive.
If your engine oil level is dropping one of the first things you should check is the oil drain plug to make sure it s not leaking.
Don t believe me watch flat rate masters last video and correct me.
This video will show you how to fix a leaky oil pan plug leak super easy and inexpensive.
Every now and then you will find a mechanic who thinks the oil drain bolt should be tightened with an impact gun.
Oil drain plug leak.
Basically plug both of the holes and put vent covers over the live well vents.