What a expensive oil drain plug.....

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What a expensive oil drain plug.....

12 Dec 2006 20:47
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as my previous post, I need a new oil drain plug. However, I found on the website and it cost me $23 with shipping ........why this nut is so expensive? it's just a simple 19mm nut, nothing special design on it.....
I don't get it!!
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

12 Dec 2006 21:01
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It has a magnet and o-ring. Oh yeah and it's better than the one you have. :P I think they make them weak so you have to replace them. BASTARDS!
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 05:31
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Might give this a try for the next one. Don't know if the o-ring is included or whether a generic o-ring of correct size may be readily available from the usual local sources.


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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 06:16
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Consider yourself lucky.
I did not need a new plug, but the threads in my bikes oil pan got stripped! A little trickier to fix than needing the plug.

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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 12:00
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What did you mean was weak Don?
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 12:31
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I'd take it to the autoparts store and see what they have in their replacement parts stock. I might also use google to see what other vehicles use a 19mm plug and visit the dealer and compare to what they have. I'm much too cheap to pay $23 for that thang :-)
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 18:42
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donthekawguy wrote:
It has a magnet and o-ring. Oh yeah and it's better than the one you have. :P I think they make them weak so you have to replace them. BASTARDS!
Bastards!???? You mean me or the nut?

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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 19:29
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i think he means the folks who make the nut!!!

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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

13 Dec 2006 19:35
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$2 for the part and $21 for customer service ;-)
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

14 Dec 2006 10:46
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You could try this one:
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

14 Dec 2006 18:42
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sometimes you can find the whole bottom oil pan on ebay for a few bucks. get plug and all.
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Re: What a expensive oil drain plug.....

16 Dec 2006 15:31
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If you think that's expensive, have a look at the cost of a brake lever adjustment bolt & nut! AUD$60.00 over here.:( ......Oh yeah, plus shipping.

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