Hi Folks.
I have an 09 3.6 and I recently took it to a local Indy for an engine oil change, when I went to collect it I was informed that the sump plug has stripped a few threads on removal but went back tight this time but will need attention in the future. Now my question is when I asked them which sump plug as I assumed there was 2 on my engine they told me there is only 1? My worry now is as the car has been there for the last 2 services my oil has not been totally replaced? Can anyone confirm how many sump plugs my car has?
Regards Gary

there are 2.

the second one is further back and inline with a crossmember below it. You don't get much out from that one, but it all counts.

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Thanks folks. I think I will be changing my Indi.

How can he call himself an indy ???

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The sump plugs should be changed on each service. My worry would be the stripped thread? I would get it to a specialist pretty quick.

No he didn't have to say anything however he also told me what a massive job it is to change the sump due to having to remove the driveshafts etc. I was more worried about the fact they didn't know it had 2 drain plugs to be honest as I try to keep up with things. The last 2 oil changes have been done incorrectly now as far as I'm concerned. Very annoying!

Not the same engine but my sump plug thread is on it's way out so I have a helicoil kit and new bolt on standby for the next time I change my oil which would save the sump removal if done carefully.

Yes I think that will be my plan, what size did you get?

Try to find out which part is missing threads. If it is the plug, they can be replaced but if it is the oil pan, then a helicoil should do the trick. Get someone who knows how to do a helicoil properly though !!!! MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Yes it's the pan unfortunately.

Garyfax wrote:

Yes I think that will be my plan, what size did you get?

Thanks mate

That is likely to be a different size to what you need though