Oil pan drain bolt seems to be leaking. It is not bad but that drop that comes out blows on the items behind and makes a mess. Any suggestions on a fix?

I tried teflon and that did not work.

Blue RTV sealer? But it is almost impossible to get the bolt and the female portion dry.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

have you tried putting a new bolt in with the rubber washer

 

about a 5 dollar fix for a new bolt.

 

That a pretty obvious solution. I did not because I thought the bolt was a "special" bolt ... just checked with the dealer - $1.36.


Any other suggestions?

 

even cheaper. i got mine from autozone for like 4 something a while back. hopefully its your bolt leaking and not your rear main seal!!!

 

The rear main seal is another issue. I fixed that about 6 months ago.

 

oh...i might have to do that. well i probally dont have to. but my oil pan gasket is leaking. so ill replace that when i get it off.