Oil Drain Bolt

[iplax13]

I have a 2017 4wd v6 ram 1500 quad cab.
Took it to get its first oil change, and the guys wouldnt do it, because the drain bolt head is rounded.
Does anyone know the part number for a new oem bolt? I will just back it out with an extractor, and replace it while doing the oil change at home.
Thank you

 

[JB1]

Switch to a Fumoto drain valve and you'll never have this issue again

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/1st-oil-change-with-fumoto-drain-valve.120770/

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

I have a 2017 4wd v6 ram 1500 quad cab.
Took it to get its first oil change, and the guys wouldnt do it, because the drain bolt head is rounded.
Does anyone know the part number for a new oem bolt? I will just back it out with an extractor, and replace it while doing the oil change at home.
Thank you

It's available from Rock Auto, just put in your truck info and click oil pan bolt

 

[Gr8bawana]

Switch to a Fumoto drain valve and you'll never have this issue again

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/1st-oil-change-with-fumoto-drain-valve.120770/

Why the hell would this guy want to spend $25 for a drain valve when he can just replace the bolt for about $3?

 

[madtrucker2016]

because its just too cool I agree just put a proper oem bolt back end of story

 

[Octane]

If you have a shop changing your oil a valve type drain plug is better as they wont strip it or round it off like a drain plug.Well, unless they're idjits and nothing is really idjit proof.

 

[myownguy]

I know right! My last 3 oil changes done @ dealerships and I not only have a rounded drain plug, but after they ran out of talent and started trying to "tap it loose with a chisel" the inside nut now just spins and blot never came out. With no leak (thankfully), I brought it home and have pulled the oil pan. I plan on going back with all receipts and having a entirely planned absolute counter come-a-part. I DO not expect to get a thing as that is all they offered besides the estimate to fix it. Love my Ram but if you cant cover what you hire, start paying more to hire right.

 

[Michael]

Switch to a Fumoto drain valve and you'll never have this issue again

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/1st-oil-change-with-fumoto-drain-valve.120770/

I have one on my truck and it's great!

 

[Hootbro]

If you have a shop changing your oil a valve type drain plug is better as they wont strip it or round it off like a drain plug.Well, unless they're idjits and nothing is really idjit proof.

From my experience, many quickie lube places to even include dealership oil change bays will still unscrew the Fumoto or any other brand drain valve because it drains that much quicker and wrench it back on. One has to really make sure it gets to oil change tech to not wrench it off or there is 50/50 chance they will.

I like drain valves but would not recommend one in place of a drain bolt if one is regularly still having someone else do their oil changes.

 

[Octane]

From my experience, many quickie lube places to even include dealership oil change bays will still unscrew the Fumoto or any other brand drain valve because it drains that much quicker and wrench it back on. One has to really make sure it gets to oil change tech to not wrench it off or there is 50/50 chance they will.

I like drain valves but would not recommend one in place of a drain bolt if one is regularly still having someone else do their oil changes.

That is why I said nothing is truly idjit proof.But mechanics can be a bit lazy about certain things so I bet they would just open the valve.Mine is not fumoto and it drains pretty fast.But off road they are not as safe as a drainbolt would be.IMO.

 

[BWL]

That is why I said nothing is truly idjit proof.But mechanics can be a bit lazy about certain things so I bet they would just open the valve.Mine is not fumoto and it drains pretty fast.But off road they are not as safe as a drainbolt would be.IMO.

I'm with you on that. Hit the valve on a rock and goodbye oil. Hit the bolt and even if you shear the head off, which is pretty unlikely at least most of the bolt will still be in the hole.

 

[bloup]

Valve is for DIY


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