1998 Toyota Camry Oversized drain bolt

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
213,450 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOYOTA_101
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I have a oversized drain bolt installed in my oil pan, how long can I drive the car in this condition, and is it expensive to replace?
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM
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STEVEW84
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depends on how much oil is leaking from the plug. If it works then it works. Personally I would like what came in there. I'm guessing the plug threads stripped out. Its best to get a new oil pan. Its easier than drilling, tapping, and putting a heli coil for it. HTH.
Jul 21, 2009 at 9:25 PM
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