Erik

Does Mazda sell oil pan drain plugs?...just the bolt.



looked on mazdatrix.com but didn't see them...could be that i wasn't looking hard enough, though. maybe i'll try the dealer...



mine is in ok shape but I'd like to get a new one...



thanks

amp

you can get them at the dealership..

or you can get this

vosko

that is pretty cool

Erik

wow...thanks for the link!

Baldy

you can get something similar at auto parts stores



I got one that a hose with fitting screws on, and activates the valve...only bad part was that I overtightened the plug portion and stripped it, causing it to leak

relisys190

Do those things acctually work? I've been thinking about buying one. but wanted a second opinon on quaility.. Can't they come open? Like if a rock hits it or something?

Baldy

the one that I had didn't have a lever, and it had a screw-on cap to cover the valve

Rx7Roadster

Isnt having a screw on cap just like having a drain plug? Besides a drain plug is easy to take out plus it is magnetic and it will catch some of the meal crap possibly floating around in your pan.

Baldy

there is a valve, with a protective screw on cap. you take the cap off, just to uncover it. then you screw on the valve release thing, that has a hose attached to it. it lets you direct the flow where you want it to land.

Rx7Roadster

Alright that sounds a little better. I guess if you needed a new plug then it would be worth it.