When last I changed the oil I tried two different dealers to get a new seal for the drain plug. I find that I cannot get the seal by itself, it comes with the plug. There must be something wrong here, I cannot believe I have to change the drain plug every time I change oil. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I don't think that is correct. Your dealer isn't looking hard enough. I have bought the rubber gasket separately at two separate local dealerships. I am sure Parts Bob at Fichtner will be able to help you out. Buy some UPF44 filters while you are at it to make the shipping worthwhile.
I will ask Roberto Wendorffo, our parts manager, to post a reply to this topic.
Ken Fichtner
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THE DRAIN PLUG SEALS ARE DEFINITELY AVAILABLE. WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK, AND THEY ARE A WHOLE .90 EA. THIS SEAL DOES NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED EVERY TIME AND IS REUSABLE. WE ALSO HAVE THE MAGNETIC TIP DRAIN PLUG FOR 2.15 AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH TO ORDER SOME GIVE US A CALL AT 800-234-5284 OR EMAIL ME AT parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
I would recommend changing the gasket every 4th or 5th oil change. The rubber will eventually cook and take a thermal set.
GOLD72
I installed a Fram Sure Drain on all my cars ,including the C6. You never have to worry about the gasket again. Available all over for $12.95. Easy to install and safe. If you don't find a listing for a C6 it's the same as C5. (Ther are 4 different models). Only disadvantage is the the oil may drain a little slower!
Is the magnetic drain plug a brand new plug or a plug from a C-5?
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Originally Posted by CorvettePartsBob
SILVER FOX,
THE DRAIN PLUG SEALS ARE DEFINITELY AVAILABLE. WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK, AND THEY ARE A WHOLE .90 EA. THIS SEAL DOES NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED EVERY TIME AND IS REUSABLE. WE ALSO HAVE THE MAGNETIC TIP DRAIN PLUG FOR 2.15 AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH TO ORDER SOME GIVE US A CALL AT 800-234-5284 OR EMAIL ME AT parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
I would like to thank KEN & parts BOB for there fast reply on the drain plug seal. Sorry I could'n do the same my cable went dead as I was trying to repond and didn't come up till today. I went back to one of the dealers and passed on the info. and was told there is no part number for the seal only the plug??
Thanks again for the help.
THE DRAIN PLUG SEALS ARE DEFINITELY AVAILABLE. WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK, AND THEY ARE A WHOLE .90 EA. THIS SEAL DOES NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED EVERY TIME AND IS REUSABLE. WE ALSO HAVE THE MAGNETIC TIP DRAIN PLUG FOR 2.15 AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH TO ORDER SOME GIVE US A CALL AT 800-234-5284 OR EMAIL ME AT parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
BOB
Hey Bob Have a Question I Bought The Magnetic Drain from you last month...Does this need a gasket when i change my oil? or i can just give it to my Oil place and they just screw it on?looks like its got some kind of rubber on the bottom where the threads end...let me know .. thanks
That rubber is the seal and just give the plug to your oil change people. The seals last for multiple changes so no worries there for quite a while. If you have any questions give me a call at 800-234-5284
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