Can an Oil Drain plug ware out causing it to strip
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Had no prior issues with the oil pan. No oil leaks what so ever. Went in for a routine oil change and the representative called me into his office to tell me the oil drain plug was worn out and stripped and couldn't be put back in and tightened. He said I would have to replace the entire oil pan. I had never heard of an oil drain wearing out. I thought this could only happen if you either put it in to tightly or putting it in crooked, both of which would cause it to strip.
What seems to make the problem better or worse? N/A
How long have you had this problem? no problen until I took it in for an oil change
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Oil drain plugs do not simply "wear out" .. Suspect over-torque - I have heard of some instances where an impact wrench was used to install and tighten the oil drain plug .. The story you were told is BS! .. Now it may have already been somewhat stripped prior to this oil change.. Good luck!
