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Old 06-26-2013, 07:50 PM
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I've had my oil changed by one of those quick change shops for years, but after getting it changed last Friday I discovered a leak. I took it back to the shop and they said the threads in the oil pan drain were "worn out" and so they had to put a "longer" plug in.
Then they showed me the old plug (pictured below.) I have my opinions about what happened here, but I would like to hear from other owners about whether or not they have had problems with the pan's drain plug threads wearing out.
Please tell me what you think.

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2007 Mazda 3 2.0 sedan (stock)
122,000 miles

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Old 06-26-2013, 08:09 PM
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Tightened with an impact!
 
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Old 06-26-2013, 08:59 PM
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That's what I thought. A guy at the shop they only hand tighten the drain plug.

Has anyone had their threads just wear out?
 
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