Tech Tip: Defective drain plugs! Change yours NOW!
Years ago subaru switch the oil drain plug design from the 17 MM design to a 14 MM design.
Subaru changed more then the bolt head. The drain plug is also made of a lighter metal.
The design change was to save shipping weight, packaging size, and reduce metal costs.
This new style drain plug has been nothing but a pain in the butt. From 1999 to 2011 I never saw a stopped drain plug or over torqued plug. Since the beginning of the 14 mm plug, every 300 Subarus comes in the shop with a stuck drain plug.
Now there is a new plug design, that is sold separately.
The factories are still using the 14mm plug, even on 2023, so be on the look out.
New part number 32195AA021
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