Oil Drain bolt snapped!
#1
Oil Drain bolt snapped!
So we were changing my oil yesterday and when were tightening the drain bolt it snapped. It was a hollow bolt with, what I was told, a quick access port for some sort of diagnosis. I ended up just replacing it with a regular bolt. Anyone else have this happen to them and is it gonna be ok until the next oil change to keep that bolt?
#2
Lexus Test Driver
So the drain bolt out of the oil pan correct and not the one for the filter.... should be fine I wouod check if any oil is leaking out n get a new one as soon as possible as that is temporary. Did you use the gasket as well??
#3
A member here, robert1408, is pretty knowledgeable about this area (and I'm sure many others ). I would PM him and see what he thinks. Here is a link to a thread where he posted some info -
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...by-dealer.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...by-dealer.html
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#10
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Fumoto valve
I've been using this valve on all of my cars for almost 30 years.
http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=CKyP...FQFnOgodQSoASg
http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=CKyP...FQFnOgodQSoASg
#11
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I've been using this valve on all of my cars for almost 30 years.
http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=CKyP...FQFnOgodQSoASg
http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=CKyP...FQFnOgodQSoASg
#13
Lexus Fanatic
It's extremely easy to get to, but you do need ramps. I use a very old set (ie: VERY NON LOW PROFILE) of ramps. LOL. No problem though....I just place a piece of 2x6 lumber at the foot of the ramp so that my lip clears the starting incline of them.
#14
But wonder if that would also work with my 2011 sport, since I think the front is a little lower.
Really don't want to spend 300.00 for a good set of low profile ramps if I am not even sure if I will use.
#15
I have also used them for about 20 years on all my cars. Not sure if I will get one for my LS. Recently a mechanic told me that since they drain slower, a lot of guys will not let all the old dirty oil drain out like they would with a regular plug.
And not sure yet if I will do any of my own oil changes on this car.
And not sure yet if I will do any of my own oil changes on this car.
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