Can an Oil Drain Plug Fall Out?

Can an Oil Drain Plug Fall Out?

The answer is yes.  If the Oil Drain Plug was not tightened properly after the oil was drained, it will eventually fall out. 

We towed in a 2011 Honda Civic because the owner heard Engine Noise and the Check Engine Light and the Oil Light were on.  We discovered the Oil Drain Plug was missing and all the Oil had drained out.  The owner had the Oil Changed at a national tire store last month. She noticed the trunk lid felt oily a week ago, but didn’t know why.  The oil had been leaking for awhile before the Oil Drain Plug fell out and was blowing under the car and coming up off the rear bumper and onto the trunk.

Fortunately the engine wasn’t hurt this time.  We installed a new Drain Plug, refilled the oil, cleaned the engine, and Cleared the Codes from the Engine Computer.

The moral of the story is you don’t need a Skilled Mechanic to Change your Oil, but you do need someone who is conscientious and makes sure everything is tightened up and put back properly.

If you need a Good Mechanic, please give us a call.  We offer a 2 Year/24,000 Mile Warranty and treat every car we work on as if it were our own. Our goal is to keep you safe and on the road.