Additionally, check the exterior condition of all spark plugs. Anybody ever had this problem or heard about it? Close. Leaking valve cover gaskets. Chevrolet Cruze- Oil Plug Came Out While Driving. The engine was checked and they said it was OK. Maintenance/Repairs. 3. Put in the proper amount of synthetic oil. Plug fell out OK all I still have 60 days to go and my plug fell out what do I do I have no contractions yet and water didn't break so what does this mean. if there was a problem with the threads or the plug did not tighten properly the person doing the oil change would no this before it ever left the shop. She had to drive about 2 miles to get to a safe place to pull of the road. They screwed up my new tire and I had to return the next day and get it aired up. Ok, so my drain plug fell out during my 50 some odd mile commute. What happens is that the crankcase vacuum increases quite a bit (makes the oil cap difficult to remove). 9. It has been about 2 months since I had my oil changed. A faulty turbocharger is also pretty common when it comes to oil on spark plugs. The filter goes on hand tight ( lube the black ring & threads) & then 1/4 turn with a filter wrench. 2010 Ninja 250. I check the larger upper unit also. Unsure how long till it falls out but not to side with either, a hand tight plug will leak oil and drip at a pretty good pace. Jul 29, 2019 #2 Does the engine have a low oil switch? Archived. RCard1. It’s also possible that the plug was installed too tightly, causing the threads to be damaged and oil to leak out past them. No signs of debris here either. Lucky to be shiny side up. Thanks, topmahof, but my warranty has been out for about a year. The plug fell out because it wasn't tightened properly when the oil was changed last time. 64. 1200 miles I guess is possible. Can I get the auto place to take blame? I am using a tiny, ponytail holder for … July 4, 2016, 8:13pm #1. My guess is original poster is testing her false story so it seems credible enough to pin the blame on the oil change place. No way will I pay a $100 bucks to have it replaced when it might fail again in 6 months. I caught it before any damage was done. keep doing that until it,s all the way in. You will be surprised how tuff some engines are and just how long they will run with no oil. Prior to this happening, my oil level on the dipstick would hardly move in between oil changes because I rarely drove the vehicle. And is my Prius ruined even though it switched to the electric engine at the first sign of a problem? You have a 95% probable case of negligence on the part of whoever changed the oil last. Entire oil plug fell out. u/pink_ascent. The dealer diagnosis was that there is no drain plug which is probably because the last place the oil was changed (around 2-3 months back) did not install the plug properly. Cam plug coming out while driving My right hand cam plug came out will on a trip dumping the engine oil onto the exhaust pipe and road. Of course if you eliminated the witness who claimed oil drain plug was "completely gone." My daughter has a 2007 Honda Fit. While driving to drop someone off at the airport my check oil light comes on and about a minute or so later car starts to loose power and engine ceases. I have zero compression on both cylinders. 8 years ago. Stopped the engine and oil was pouring out of the drain plug hole. hi, have a 03 xr50... i did oil change on the xr50, kx65, crf450, wr450f, 125sx and 50 LC pro Sr today and when i emptied the pan tonight into containers, at the bottom of the pan, i found a metal cylinder about 3-4 long with holes/channels drilled into it as well as a spring about 4 long. OK all I still have 60 days to go and my plug fell out what do I do I have no... May '16 Babies. The majority of the drive is … Abviously didnt tighten enough and it fell out.. just dropped it off at the shop and very worried how much this is going to cost me : ( Sounded like the piston was slapping something. Not good, but maybe not so bad. Fortunately the engine wasn’t hurt this time. Chevrolet Cruze- Oil Plug Came Out While Driving. Lucky to be shiny side up. Joined Apr 9, 2018 Threads 24 Messages 1,546. The oil had been leaking for awhile before the Oil Drain Plug fell out and was blowing under the car and coming up off the rear bumper and onto the trunk. 2008 VW Rabbit, Oil Drain Plug fell out during commute. 4 4. My oil drain plug fell out. Posted by. just start the plug straight and tighten some, back it off some and tighten it some more. Oil plug fell out after oil change? If you want, give it a little twist after it stops. Definately leave out words like offroad or 4x4 etc as often that will start a new direction if the blame game, Even though it us as good as impossible for mud, a stick or water to loosen the plug. After re-assemby, I started the tractor. get side tracked. if the drain plug was properly tightened it would not fall out after any period of time. But the story failed the test. Oil Drain Plug Fell Out - Advice Welcomed. An oil plug only has to be snug down just enough to keep the oil from dripping out. I assume it took 10-15 lbs of force to push it open. There she turned off the car and had it towed to the dealer. Posted by u/[deleted] 5 years ago. Is the place that changed my oil responsible for oil plug falling out 2 months after changed? I know this was the first change, but it looks like it was never tightened at the factory. ! So, one falls out, and then others are falling out after the first one falls out? He also said that the engine is ruined and will have to be replace and asked me to contact my insurance company. All the oil would have come out and it would be impossible to find the plug. We installed a new Drain Plug, refilled the oil, cleaned the engine, and Cleared the Codes from the Engine Computer. After a minute or so of idleing, oil started to drip from the filter flange and the mounting fixture and the block. oil plug gaskets 3.jpg 74.1 KB Views: 1,757 Current cars: 2011 Kia Forte5 SX hatchback - 2011 Hyundai Tucson - 2012 Hyundai Veloster - 2013 Kia Forte Koup SX - 2006 Kia Spectra SX sedan I've heard of weird things happening when the air-oil separator is failing. TommyJ said: and they want to take the entire engine apart for diagnosis cause the car makes alot of noise now. On Tuesday 9/16 my fiancee took my 2009 corolla to express lube to get the oil changed. I think I wasted my bike, while riding my bike started running very loud. Because the combustion chamber itself is sealed from the oil that lubricates the engine’s moving parts, oil found leaking on the spark plug itself is usually a sign that something isn’t right, and is an important point raised in our spark plug diagnosis guide. None Plug fell out. if you can get the old plug out go to auto zone and get a self tapping oil plug. If I could get the little part that fell out of the jack, I would think I could find a way to make it stay in. I had an oil change Tuesday. Archived. Vibration just unscrewed it and it finally fell out. 2. I'm looking at a costly repair. Once you break the plug loose, you should be able to use your hand. It could be hours or days or even longer but will have been dripping the whole time. We hope you'll join our home to educated & critical discussion, falling outside of the fray of Internet trolls & unconstructive discussion. If you find Oil on top of the spark plugs, but not in the combustion chamber – check this out! I demanded they put on the report that the oil plug fell out after they had changed the oil and they did. Was finishing up a ride when my machine sputtered to a stop. a self tapping plug will make their own threads. Can't dream of what would have happened if the plug fell out while driving. Founded in 2003, PriusChat has been the go-to spot for Prius, hybrid, and EV discussion for over 10 years. Eventually it will fall out. You’ll also want to make sure you have a proper catch for the oil to drain out of your F-150. Then you're talking about a loose oil filter or damaged oil pan from road debris. They took responsibility, but is it legal for them to replace parts (bearings) to an engine in a lube place and not at an actual mechanic shop? oil plug fell out, what to do? PriusChat is the one of the largest privately-owned car forums left on the internet. tom3 Lawn Addict. The ball fell out after removing the plug and spring. I tapped in a new plug so that the highest part of the plug was close to flush with the outer surface of the head. It eventually fell out, and shortly after my engine was ruined. 2015 Arctic Cat Prowler XT 550. So.. the plug is threaded in all the way but not tight. About 2500 miles after she had her oil changed at the Honda dealer the oil plug fell out. My oil drain plug fell out. But, I found out the plug was only hand tight. Actually, an oil drain plug installed hand tight could take 5 months and 5,000 miles to finally fall out. Close. Lucked out. Engine Tests. Any sign of engine oil on the spark plug wires, coil-over-plug or the spark plug ceramic coating is enough to replace all spark plugs O-ring seals. i would do that before buying another pan. 16-07-2012, 11:17 PM So the story goes, I went to do some light tracks this arvo with a mate and as we got out after a few hills and smallish water puddles to check the depth of another puddle I notice my oil spilling out everywhere at a rapid rate. That's all. If you stopped soon enough, and didn't run the vehicle much with no oil, you are OK. I recently to my car in for a routine oil change and the technician did not tighten the plug. Oil plug fell out. Most drain plugs that fall out are a result of improper installation. Spark plugs are essential for the combustion of the gasoline and air mixture that enters your engine and makes it run. I have seem amazing things. 2008 VW Rabbit, Oil Drain Plug fell out during commute. Today 9/20 she was driving around and suddenly the check engine light comes on and the oil light comes on then the car shuts off. ... this will loosen the bolt and cause it to fall out. Position the catch away from the plug because the oil will likely come shooting out. When the oil is leaking from the turbo inlet compressor, it goes through the combustion chamber and gets stuck on the spark plug. who ever did this oil change is responsible. 1 year ago. Now, Friday, my oil plug fell out. That is what they did. Can't imagine no compression at all unless the rocker arms fell off. In a few rare cases cross threaded plugs will fall out because the threads were damaged during installation. I was completely loose by about 3 turns. Thinking I had a fuel problem I tried to restart the engine but it just turned over. - You say plug(s) - plural. Now that you’re under the truck, grab a 15mm wrench and locate the drain plug for your oil pan. Archived. Close. It won't fall out. 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