I bought this atv with the oil plug leaking. I have tried to clean and tighten it. It still leaks. What's a good way to solve this problem? Thanks

 

new oil plug gasket if it has one or thread tape.

 

I agree with johnboy. Check to make sure the vinyl gasket is not missing. If all is O.K. than you can either put in a helio coil or re-tap it and put in an oversize plug.

 

You need to replace the aluminum drain plug gasket.

I replace mine every time I change the oil and so do most Honda mechanics whether they work on ATVs or cars.

The drain plug is steal and the case is aluminum. Be careful not to over tighten the drain plug and damage the threads in the case.

New DPG (drain plug gasket) are cheap and the dealer should have tons of them in stock.

 

Thanks for the replies. I have 4 ranchers from 2000 -2002. I have checked 3 of them and there is no gasget on the oil plug. Only one leaks. I thought it was just a flat machined surface on the pan and the plug that sealed without a gasget. Some auto oil pan plugs seal that way I know. I just don't know about these Ranchers. I don't think the book that I have shows a gasget. I'll do further research on it.

 

Look closely, the aluminum gasket could look like it's part of the drain plug and be tough to get off.


This is what you need. All of your drain plugs should have one of these gaskets on it.

 

Thank you, that sure makes sense. I will get one immediately. Thanks again