Review update: Eco-Plug oil drain plug insert after 10,000 km 

Links ~ Eco-Plug store: amzn.to/2BBMYlj * Thread sealant e.g. ~ Loctite 592 - US: amzn.to/2da1uoz | UK: amzn.to/2cEldgn * Permatex High Temp - US: amzn.to/2diZ5us | UK: amzn.to/2cvlnU0

Jiffy lube striped my bolt. Mechanic stating I needed a new oil pan but since they had to lift my transmission to remove my oil pan it’s going to cost over $1000. So RU-vid made me buy this fix and it worked amazingly I’m very happy with the product.

Thank you for your videos on this product

Thank you for the follow-up video!

Super great video. Exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks!

Woah, that engine is really covered in oil! Loiking forward for the fix! And, honestly, I think is a good temporary solution or, if you have an old car, can save you lots of bucks because these oil sump are pretty expensive. But, as a permanent solution, I wouldn't trust it and probably buy a good second hand sump.

I don't understand. I really don't. Your videos are very well edited, well lit and filmed, and your explanations are clear and thorough. On this topic of replacing a stripped pan and using an eco plug, your original video and this follow-up is the best that exists (hope to see another follow-up for today!) Exactly the kind of channel I would want to make someday. But your views are so low compared to many others not nearly as well shot or explained... Not even comparable to Scotty's couple loud minutes on this topic. I may do this too, for my old BMW (once I can figure out how to extract the bolt without too much damage) based especially on the reliability you've proven here. I'm doing a more dumb thing currently in just sealing the washer with silicone until I can extract it at next oil change. But I calculated the strength of the few threads it is connected to, and the resistance of them is 1000psi at worst, while the psi against the bolt can never be more than 50psi or so. Which is a ridiculous safety factor. Only worry is vibration and leakage around the threads, which the silicone will take care of (may even reinforce with clear rubber sealant) Anyway... Thanks for your vids. I'll probably follow them in 10,000km. Only concern I have is the plug on my x3 points directly down.

Very good Thank you

I am getting ready to use the version for a steel Pan where it is just a magnetic plug have you ever tried that one?

Where did you buy that eco plug cap? Mine was all rusty from one winter.

I just installed one of these in a Honda Odessey. The threads stripped and I managed to drill and tap for Heli-Coil but I couldn't get the coil started. After many frustrating hours trying I bailed and went with an eco-plug. The one I bought came with a coating of a green sealing material. It is not sealing well and leaves little oil stains on my driveway. I am going to try the Permatex idea before going the oil pan replacement route. Lesson learned for anyone reading this is go with Permatex instead of what comes on the eco plug.

How does it look another year later? I am considering this solution. Great vids!

Is the oil hot or cold? Hot oil drains faster than cold oil does.

1. Are there folks who have experience with more than one of the three different typs of sealers over time, the Epoxy provided, the sealer Craig used, or the newer Green stuff? 2. Any word on the most most years/miles the tapered thread design has held up for sombody? Just curious, and your videos are really well done and informative, Thank you!

I have a question. So my oil drain pan bolt is stripped. When I try to get it off, it just spins forever and ever. I understand that part. But I want to try and get it off. I been watching videos and looking at reviews and it seems like my only option left is to drill and tap it??? I don't quite understand what I have to do... Could you please give me some instruction on how to do it and what will I need? Thank you.

Installed it today, the threads leaks, then I took it out and used permatex thread sealant. left the plug for 4 hours for the permatex to work before I add the new engine oil in, then it seems it still leaks. Haven't drove the truck yet, not sure how much it will leak under pressure. Any idea how to fix this?

Usually I don't install these. I retap or replace the pan. I had a customer that was on hard times and asked if I could install this just because they couldn't afford the other methods. I did 2 years ago and it still holds to date. No leaks or issues. I just serviced the van last week. I'm not sure if it's good or bad but the 1 that I installed has held way past my expectations.

would you not rather do a proper tap fix from the beginning? that way you can stick with a std bolt and drain speed

Couldn't you get a replacement pan from a wreckers for next to nothing?

Lol a bodge but an acceptable one

Lazy

omg clean that underbody