[yanks2362]

My drain plug is dripping oil. Is this common? Without taking it out and losing the oil, my assumption is that there is only a washer there and not a gasket. Was thinking it would be easier to just put some kind of gasket fill or something around the plug until the next oil change.

 

[Bruce!]

Replace the metal washer that should do it!

 

[Lord Jim]

Drain it into a clean pan, replace the washer, refill from the pan and you're done.

 

[yanks2362]

will do i guess. Have you ever put some kind of sealant on that washer?

 

[Lord Jim]

No, no sealant. A new washer without scratches/grooves usually seals just fine.

 

[hatcoleman]

When you change the engine oil. Do you put a new gasket on plug every time ?