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Will Teflon tape not deteriorate?

Hello all. So an update because I just changed the oil again. The leak is so slow, which is so annoying... I changed it, added high temp rtv to the new washer (half [censored] I know), and stared at the plug for a good 10 minuets with the car running and no indication of a leak. I’ll drive to...

This is my second second oil change I’ve done since buying the car. I have done both, but on my first one, I had to use a breaker bar to get the plug off... Not sure who to put the fault on but I’ve been changing my oil for 10 years now and have never had an issue.

I replaced the plug with a new one and it's still leaking. The first couple threads on the old one looked flat, so maybe the first threads in the pan are damaged. I believe a rubber washer like the EZ drain plug has would do the trick. Since I just changed the oil and it's not leaking now due to...

Thinking about ordering a EZ drain valve or Fumoto. Many people keep recommending these for this type of problem.

I made sure to thoroughly clean the surface. Could not see any damage.

Yes, the spot I applied the silicone stopped the leak.

Hello all, I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata with 40,000 miles. After noticing a slow oil leak from the plug, I replaced the washer and changed the oil. Checked a day later and it was still leaking. Bought some OEM washers and installed thinking the one I bought from Advance wasn't correct, but sill...