Before installing ecoplug inspect area on or around steel oil pan drain hole, remove debris and correct any raised or uneven surfaces around oil pan drain hole.

• Confirm flat gasket is present
• Inspect flat gasket for damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check to see if area surrounding oil pan drain hole is not flat
  or has been damaged.

Ecoplug requires clean rust free flat surface to provide leak-proof seal on oil pan.

No.

No. The rubber sleeve centers and provides a mechanical lock as Eco-Plug is installed into oil pan drain hole and magnetically seated.

Only if damaged lost or leaking.

Yes. Both gasket and sleeve are available as replacement parts.

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No.

Visually inspect gasket and sleeve for rips or wear replace. If necessary, remove any metallic debris under or on gasket surface. For proper sealing and optimal performance inspect threaded tapered bolt for leaks and tightness.

Yes. A vinyl cap is mandatory.

Tapered bolt requires further installation severe thread damage may require additional epoxy incorrectly installed.

Small/ trace amounts of oil will not adversely affect epoxy.

The flat gasket may be damaged or missing. Check for debris inside hex bolt flat surface or on gasket.

Apply epoxy to tapered bolt around the thread diameter in marred thread area.

No. Install tapered bolt until tight. Do not overtighten avoid cracking oil pan. Inspect both sides of gasket for debris or damage, wipe clean at each oil change service.

No. Do not drill remaining damaged oil pan threads. If possible, remove any loose threads.

Visually inspect gasket and sleeve for rips or wear replace. If necessary, remove any metallic debris under or on gasket surface. For proper sealing and optimal performance inspect threaded tapered bolt for leaks and tightness.