Yes it stripped and looked just like his

 

I bet the plug would be fine if people used only 25-30 ft/lbs of torque on it

 

Congratulations!! Before it stripped, was it a hex fitting (8mm?) or was it a Torx fitting?

 

Confusion coming from stripped and rounded. Stripped threads rounded hole

 

Thought it was me . The OP learned a new skill today. Great site!!

 

Someone told me although a 8mm works it s really a torx configuration. I ve always used a 8mm even after being advise against for this very reason... ???

 

I was told just the opposite - it's 8mm hex and not torx and that using torx may cause the rounding. Maybe ECS can confirm.

 

why do you guys use a different plug? for the magnetic to catch some possible shavings as a way to identify IMS failure?

 

Torx or hex? Oh my!

 

...and you'd lose that bet. The aluminum used for the plug is very soft and the hex slot is not deep enough to withstand the forces required to loosen and tighten the bolt plug to spec.

 

Main Oil Drain Plug, M18x1.5mm thread, 8mm hex bit

OEM Torque: 37 lb-ft
Magnetic Aftermarket Torque: 19 lb-ft

 

Yes. Trying to trap as much magnetic metal as possible (from any source but there's not as many sources as say a small block Chevy with a cast iron block). Magnetic drain plugs (and adjuncts, like in some automatic transmission pans) have been around a long time.

A magnetic metal sensing sensor is the basis for an IMSB add-on warning system (I think named Guardian?).

 

Thx! 8 mm.

 

Correct.

The hole got rounded and the 8mm hex could not get the plug out. The threads were unaffected.

Sorry for the confusion.

Similar effect and a major PIA.

 

I think you need to consider the possibility that not all folks recognize the difference between Torx and Hex. Using the wrong tool is the easiest way to strip any piece. Ask me how I know.