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BTW, I compared the thread height of the fumoto plug with the stock plug and it matches perfectly. This means that the fumoto plug does not extend any further into the pan possibly reducing oil drainage. I worried about this a bit when I ordered the plug, but it turns out to be a perfect replacement.


Checking the Fumoto threads against the stock drain plug threads isn't going to tell you whether or not the Fumoto plug will prevent complete draining of the oil pan. You need to check it against the depth of the oil pan threads. I would be surprised if the oil pan was as thick as the drain plug threads are deep (~3/4" to 1" if I remember correctly) and would almost guarantee that the stock plug extends up above the bottom of the oil pan.

Steve

'97 Rodeo 5spd. 3.2L SOHC V6 4WD