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Old Mar 31, 2025 | 11:34 AM
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Oil drain plug size

Anyone know which of these I need to get?
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I'm seeing multiple sizes, depending on where I look.
Old Mar 31, 2025 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
For a HHR ?
Sorry, yes. I thought that went without saying.
Old Mar 31, 2025 | 01:12 PM
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The HHR oil pan plug is M12 x 1.75 thread pitch
Old Mar 31, 2025 | 01:15 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2025 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
The HHR oil pan plug is M12 x 1.75 thread pitch
Perfect, thanks!

Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
Which of the four options (original, short nipple, long nipple, position adjustable) do you prefer?
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 01:24 AM
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I have the F137S with the SL10 and the ADP137.
Old Apr 20, 2025 | 09:43 AM
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Get a strong magnetic drain plug, there are several on Amazon. I used to buy dimple plugs until they were bought out.
Old Jun 15, 2025 | 09:15 PM
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Guess I tightened this too much. Didn't seem like it -- just hand tightened as much as I could, then turned it maybe 1/4 - 1/2 turn with a wrench and it snapped. Luckily I was able to get it out with some pliers.

Gonna just stick with the stock drain plug after that.
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 07:28 AM
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The drain plug is only torqued to 15 ft lbs
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent212
Guess I tightened this too much. Didn't seem like it -- just hand tightened as much as I could, then turned it maybe 1/4 - 1/2 turn with a wrench and it snapped. Luckily I was able to get it out with some pliers.
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Gonna just stick with the stock drain plug after that.
Soft brass, easy to damage...
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