[darvetis]

2016 Mazda3. Managed to strip my oil drain plug (at center area where hex wrench is inserted) and looking for replacement. Will any 17mm oil drain plug work?

 

[jlindsay]

what ever bolt you get, it needs to have the right thread pitch. someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but i believe its 1.5mm. safest bet is going to the stealer ship though

 

[g-hood]

^^^
I bought one from the dealership for next to nothing a while ago. Probably the easiest way to get this.

 

[minsanity]

Fumoto valve is a good option.

 

[GerryB]

Fumoto valve is a good option.

Hell, it's the best option.

Sent from a Samsung that doesn't explode.

 

[jlindsay]

I've just bought a fumoto to go on mine an ingenious idea - why don't they come from the factory?? its makes so much sense - unless there profits come from the 2p washer they charge £1.50 for on a service

 

[Fat Ralphy]

Pulled the trigger on this....

 

[Fat Ralphy]

Looks like the F106S may be better for my car being so low......I doubt clearance would be an issue but err on the side of caution I guess!??!

Specifications

Diameter: 14 mm
Thread Pitch: 1.5
Gasket: 14 mm
Nipple Dimension: 3/8" - 10 mm
Nipple Length: 1/5" - 5 mm
Weight: 2.9 oz

 

[darvetis]

Though it might cost close to $30 including shipping, the Fumoto valve sounds like a wise investment to me.

http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/2014-2016-mazda-3-skyactiv-engine-performance/89714-fumoto-valves-choices.html

Hopefully I didn't strip threads on oil pan when overtightening the stock plug; I think there might be an evident leak if that happened... I'll know what's up in 2000 miles when I do my next oil change.

 

[Fat Ralphy]

@GerryB @minsanity

Can either of you confirm is the adapter needed.....

OP says 17mm plug, the Fumoto valves are 14mm diameter.

 

[darvetis]

@GerryB @minsanity

Can either of you confirm is the adapter needed.....

OP says 17mm plug, the Fumoto valves are 14mm diameter.

Good question, sorry for any confusion my original post created. I was referring to the head size of the old style replacement plug which was 17mm. Not a fan of the current design which requires 8mm hex key...

14mm is correct diameter.

 

[Fat Ralphy]

Thanks for clarifying.....glad I ordered one of these. The Fumoto will make it way easier to change the oil at home.

 

[minsanity]

You can fit the F106N w/ nipple.
@mazdaspeedmyk's 2.5 CX5:

Check this thread:
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123828571-Fumoto-Oil-Drain-Valve-Information

 

[GerryB]

Quikvalve 's website will make the choice for you. I don't recall the dimensions offhand.

Sent from a Samsung that doesn't explode.

 

[dwebb01]

I was able to go to Autozone and buy a drain plug that I can use with a normal socket instead of the hex key. So far it's been working better.