Why is it that every CRD I look at the oil pan plug is dripping oil? I don't understand this? Badly designed plug? Does the pan strip out? Any help appreciated... Thanks

Pete

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2004.5 Dodge 2500 CTD 4x4
1982 CX500TC x2
1983 CX650TC x2
1974 W200 Repower with 4BT 4x4 (The Rattler)
2006 Jeep Liberty CRD (The White Whiz)

There is a copper gasket that goes on top of the nut. When you change the oil, the gasket sometimes falls into the bucket without you ever noticing it. Dealer did that to me during my first oil change (who would have thought). They had to order a new nut/washer package.

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2005 CRD Sport
Mods: Glasspack, OME HD Struts & Springs, 2" Daystar lift,
255/70/16 General Grabber AT2's on MOAB's
ORM&EHM with great success!
TJM T17 Bumper, 50W KC HID's

Looks like another job for.... Fumoto Drain Valve!

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Environmentalist Green + Socialist Red = Facist Brown

2006 Liberty CRD, Frankenlift II, Al's A Arms, Moog LBJ's, GDE tune, Etechno GX3123 Glow plugs, Fumoto drain valve, Elephant hose CCV mod.

If you lose the washer it is easy to strip the pan threads as well, it is easy in any case.

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Dave

'06 CRD Limited, Lt. Khaki, MOPAR Slush Mats/Skids, DrawTite Front Hitch, Mag Lite, Yakima Bars, Thule Bike Rack, Fumoto, ORM, 245/70 Revo 2

Wish list: Lift, Boulder Bars, Something Bigger in the Front and Back, More Lights

Mine was leaking after a dealer service, as it turned out they cross threaded the steel plug in the alloy sump & damaged the thread. After chatting with the service manager, he has stated they will fix it. I will be expecting a re-thread or replacement pan at their cost. I have a Fumoto in the glove box ready for when it is fixed. No more drain plug for my CRD.

After reading your post I went out to do my first Oil change.
The plug was so tight that I had to use a 2 ft cheater bar on the wrench.
No Gasket!
Had to take the wife's car to find a gasket.
Oil-Tite #65273 5/8"/M14 Copper Oversized ... works fine.

Al
2006 Sport CRD
15,000 mi
I just bought it