is there anyway to stop the plug from leaking when you start to take it out. i dont tighten mine down near as much as others, because i know the plug threads strip WAY to easy, so i give her a good snug and make sure it doesnt leak.

ive seen people put tef. tape on the threads and that still doesnt work. anything to help this?

 

I would guess a rubber ring or a thick washer. I just wear a rubber glove and get the drain pan inplace.

 

yea i dont wear a glove i just deal with it, and i get the 5 gallon bucket ready for the brush pile

 

You throw your old oil in the brush pile???....and you're worried about a little bit running out when you first loosen the bolt???

 

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There's a drain plug that you install and forget it. I got 1 for my son's '08 Suburban but i can't remember the name right now. If someone doesn't come up with it I'll find out the name tomorrow. You just have a small lever that you lift and turn. It's secure and you never have to take it out. Runs about $20. Just remembered, the name is Fumoto. Google it.

 

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Se...lts.asp?Cat=81