Very Basic Question.

[panoptic_atx]

HI all.

I have a 92 Civic, and it is slightly mod'ed out. It came that way when i bought it, and im not the brightest when it comes to cars. I am learning, and i had a basic question.

i discovered a small oil leak in my car. i went to trace where it was coming from as the top of the engine showed no sign of leaks. i crawled up under the car and the bottom of the oil pan had a thin layer of oil on it and i wimped it all off (As much as i could) and waited for a drip. it looks like it was coming from the oil drain plug.

i am going to go buy a new one today, as well as a washer, but i wanted to make sure i had the correct size for it. the size i have (and i know its mod'ed so it might be different, but the engine says honda so im going to assume its not) is 17 mm head with M14-1.50 thread size. can any one verify that is correct? also if the plug is stubborn to come out, or possibly stripped, can any one give me tips for getting it out? i just want to be prepaired.

thanks
adam

 

[Genuine Rolla]

no need for two threads

 

[JDM melbatoast]

go to the auto store and get the right drain plug from them....some have magnets in it and that will collect any metal shavings floating around in your oil.

say to the cashier, "I need an oil drain plus for a 92 civic ______ (ex, lx, si, dx, other..). Thank you for your service and cooperation." pay for the part then leave

 

[panoptic_atx]

no need for two threads

im not sure why it posted twice. only hit the button once..

 

[caddy]

Ya your parts store should have the size on file. Just tell them what year your civic/model civic is and they'll know. All 92-95 SOHC civics use the same drain plug. Make sure you get a gasket with it too, and don't get the plastic ones, they suck. Get the metal gasket.

 

[chaos 661]

yeah had the same problem