Oil Drain Plug life

[miked617]

For those of us changing our oil with an extractor, how long do you think one can go without changing the drain plug?

For example I have a little over 20k on my car. I had VW do the first change at 3k so that was the last time the plug was changed. I've done about 3 oil changes since then without changing the drain plug.

Thoughts?

 

[tknj99]

For those of us changing our oil with an extractor, how long do you think one can go without changing the drain plug?

For example I have a little over 20k on my car. I had VW do the first change at 3k so that was the last time the plug was changed. I've done about 3 oil changes since then without changing the drain plug.

Thoughts?

I could be wrong, but i would think that if your using an extractor and never touching the drain plug that it can remain indefinitely or until a leak should ever form due to rubber seal drying out or cracking.

 

[2slowvw]

I agree. There is no reason why it should deteriorate. Just every once in a while give a look at the plug and see if there is any sort of residue or droplets on it. I would think it will be fine for a very long time.

 

[Strange Mud]

if anything get a new O-ring. When it starts leaving an oil spot in your driveway replace it

 

[BxGTI]

The plug is like 3 bucks or something like that, just set a goal for yourself to change it every certain amount of oil changes, in my case I'm doing it every 4 , so 3 oil changes via extractor and 1 the conventional way.


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[greggles]

I wouldn't worry about it. There isn't a replacement o-ring for the lower "arm" of the oil filter assembly, and that is getting pulled out every oil change. The only time the oil drain plug should start leaking is from ancient age. (if its not being removed and re-torqued frequently...if you pull it to change your oil, replace it every time!)

 

[ECS Tuning]

For those of us changing our oil with an extractor, how long do you think one can go without changing the drain plug?

For example I have a little over 20k on my car. I had VW do the first change at 3k so that was the last time the plug was changed. I've done about 3 oil changes since then without changing the drain plug.

Thoughts?

I agree, you do not have to replace the drain plug unless you see it dripping.
Ssve your money for more mods.

Chuck

 

[Sandberg84]

it will last a long long time if properly torqued it probably will never leak as there is nothing to disturb it and not much pressure on it

 

[Shane_Anigans]

I could be wrong, but i would think that if your using an extractor and never touching the drain plug that it can remain indefinitely or until a leak should ever form due to rubber seal drying out or cracking.

And since it's constantly in contact with the engine oil, that would probably take decades.

 

[miked617]

Great info. Thanks everyone!

 

[tknj99]

In case anyone has this and can share their opinion I am considering purchasing this for future GTI, Routan and Fury oil changes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WD64H8Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2VUJ4M4Z0JYGM&psc=1

 

[Shane_Anigans]

In case anyone has this and can share their opinion I am considering purchasing this for future GTI, Routan and Fury oil changes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WD64H8Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2VUJ4M4Z0JYGM&psc=1

Looks fairly similar to most of the others on the market. Personally, I'd look for one that has markings, so you know how much oil you've extracted.

 

[ECS Tuning]

In case anyone has this and can share their opinion I am considering purchasing this for future GTI, Routan and Fury oil changes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WD64H8Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2VUJ4M4Z0JYGM&psc=1

We sell our Oil Extractor for $59.96 with FREE Shipping.
In stock and ready for delivery.
Here is the link to it: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwabe...tm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_11_21_2017

Also if you need Stickers to remind you when the next lof is do we sell them as well at ECS Tuning. They are cheaper if you buy 10 at one time.
Here is the link to them: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...tm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_11_21_2017

Chuck

 

[tknj99]

We sell our Oil Extractor for $59.96 with FREE Shipping.
In stock and ready for delivery.
Here is the link to it: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwabe...tm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_11_21_2017

Also if you need Stickers to remind you when the next lof is do we sell them as well at ECS Tuning. They are cheaper if you buy 10 at one time.
Here is the link to them: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...tm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_11_21_2017

Chuck

Thanks, this looks like a better option, much appreciated