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The threads in the oil pan on my car was stripped so i got a bigger size drain plug and it worked but now after i changed the oil again again its not working, its leaking. what do i do to fix it that doesnt envole getting another oil pan.

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If the threads are stripped,go to autozone,tell them your problem,they will direct you to a drill bit,a tap and a bigger drain plug and gasket,you can raise vehicle,use jack stands to hold up.then drill hole,tap it,then pour oil back in engine and let drain to get metal pieces out that went in while drilling.They will know your drain plug size by looking up,remember when installing plug,always start by screwing by hand to keep from stripping.

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Just to be sure did you put the O ring back also check it out

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