Hello,

I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX v6 and I took it to a Toyota dealer for oil change a few times. Apparently the oil drain plug isn't holding anymore which means it's stripped. I found this when I had a friend do the oil change. It seems that the dealership didn't put any washer.

So I got an oversized bolt which didn't work and I had constantly oil spots under the car. Then when I had to change the oil again, I used a different oversized bolt which actually worked that time. Finally, using the same bold that worked before didn't worked the third time. Now the car is leaking again oil. I was wondering what should I do.

Can anything else be done about the oil pan or do I have to replace it?
It seems to be very hard to find a new one, because most are for the 2.4 Accord and I don't think it's the same in a v6.

I was able to find a used one at a junkyard for about $60. If I have to change it, I'll need a new gasket too? I think they run for $30 at AutoZ or AAParts.

Thanks.

 

I looked at OEM oil pans, and they are $120 at the dealership. The discount OEM places are $83 + shipping.

Also, the parts diagram did not show a gasket. I wonder if you need to use Hondabond as the gasket? You may want to call a dealership and play dumb with the parts department. Ask them how much an oil pan gasket would run, because you suspect yours is leaking.

I like the site car-part.com where you can search through local junkyards for parts. You can sort by price or distance to find a better deal or a shorter drive.

 

Where did you find the oil pat at $83 new? Was it actually for a v6?

Thanks.

 

You can get a new one here. Probably still cheaper than a dealership, even after shipping charges. There is no gasket, as far as I know.
http://www.bkhondaparts.com/billkay/...hidIrno=%7C002

 

Or you could look into something like what is in this thread

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...highlight=plug