Car and truck oil drain plug sizes can be confusing, especially if you slide under your vehicle ready for an oil change and realize you have no idea which socket you need. Plug sizes vary between makes, models, and engines, and even different years of the same vehicle can use different drain bolts. The upside is that most manufacturers reuse common sizes, so once you know what your vehicle uses, the job becomes much easier.
This guide provides a chart that lists the most common oil drain plug sizes used across popular makes and models, including 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, and other standard sizes. It also includes a lookup tool I personally created that lets you select your make, model, and engine to instantly pull the correct oil drain plug size from my local database.
Oil Drain Plug Size Lookup Tool
Here is an Oil Drain Plug Size Lookup Tool that you can use to search and pull the most common drain plug sizes from my local database. Select your vehicle make, model, and engine to instantly see the correct drain bolt size.
Note: This database is expanding and some entries may need verification. The lookup tool always displays the most current information, but if you notice something off, please let me know so I can correct it.
Oil Drain Plug Size Chart
The chart below lists many of the most common oil drain plug sizes used across popular cars and trucks. Each entry is organized by make, model, and engine so you can quickly scan for your vehicle. These oil drain bolt sizes are based on widespread patterns used by manufacturers, and new entries are added as more engines are verified.
| Make | Model | Engine(s) | Oil Drain Plug Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 1.5T, 2.5L | 15 mm |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 | 15 mm |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500HD | 6.6L Duramax | 19 mm |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500HD | 6.0L V8 | 15 mm |
| Chevrolet | Camaro | 2.0L Turbo, 6.2L V8 | 15 mm |
| Chrysler | 300 | 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.4L Hemi | 13 mm |
| Chrysler | Pacifica | 3.6L Pentastar | 13 mm |
| Dodge | Challenger | 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.2L Hellcat, 6.4L Hemi | 13 mm |
| Dodge | Charger | 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.4L Hemi | 13 mm |
| Dodge | Durango | 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.4L Hemi | 13 mm |
| Ford | F150 (2004–2008) | 4.6L | 14 mm |
| Ford | F150 (2004–2008) | 5.4L | 16 mm |
| Ford | F150 (2009–2014) | 3.5L EcoBoost | 15 mm |
| Ford | F150 (2009–2014) | 5.0L Coyote | 16 mm |
| Ford | F150 (2015–present) | 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost | 15 mm |
| Ford | F150 (2015–present) | 5.0L Coyote | 16 mm |
| Ford | Mustang | 2.3L EcoBoost | 15 mm |
| Ford | Mustang | 3.7L V6 (2011–2017), 5.0L Coyote | 16 mm |
| Ford | Explorer | 2.3L EcoBoost, 3.5L V6, 3.3L Hybrid | 15 mm |
| Ford | F250 | 6.2L V8, 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel | 19 mm |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 | 15 mm |
| GMC | Sierra 2500HD | 6.6L Duramax | 19 mm |
| Honda | Accord | 1.5T | 14 mm |
| Honda | Accord | 2.0T, 2.4L, V6 (2003–2017) | 17 mm |
| Honda | Civic | 1.8L and 2.0L (2006–present) | 17 mm |
| Honda | CR-V | 2.4L | 17 mm |
| Honda | CR-V | 1.5T | 14 mm |
| Hyundai | Elantra | 2.0L | 17 mm |
| Hyundai | Elantra | 1.6L Turbo | 14 mm |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2.4L, 2.0L Turbo | 17 mm |
| Kia | Sorento | 2.4L, 3.3L | 17 mm |
| Kia | Optima / K5 | 2.4L | 17 mm |
| Kia | Optima / K5 | 1.6L Turbo | 14 mm |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 3.0L EcoDiesel, 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.4L SRT | 13 mm |
| Jeep | Wrangler | 2.0L Turbo, 3.0L EcoDiesel, 3.6L Pentastar | 13 mm |
| Jeep | Gladiator | 3.6L Pentastar, 3.0L EcoDiesel | 13 mm |
| Nissan | Altima | 2.5L, 3.5L | 14 mm |
| Nissan | Frontier | 4.0L V6 | 14 mm |
| Nissan | Rogue | 2.5L | 14 mm |
| RAM | 1500 | 3.0L EcoDiesel, 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.4L Hemi | 13 mm |
| RAM | 2500 | 6.4L Hemi | 13 mm |
| RAM | 2500 | 6.7L Cummins | 15 mm |
| Subaru | Outback / Forester | 2.5L Boxer | 17 mm |
| Subaru | Outback / Forester | 3.6L H6 | 14 mm |
| Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L Boxer | 17 mm |
| Subaru | WRX / STI | 2.0L Turbo Boxer, 2.5L Turbo Boxer | 17 mm |
| Toyota | Camry | 2.4L (2002–2009), 2.5L (2010–present), 3.5L V6 | 14 mm |
| Toyota | Tacoma | 2.7L, 3.5L V6 | 14 mm |
| Toyota | Corolla | 1.8L | 14 mm |
| Toyota | RAV4 | 2.5L, 2.0L Hybrid | 14 mm |
| BMW | 3 Series | 2.0L (N20/B48), 3.0L (N55) | 17 mm |
| BMW | 5 Series | 2.0L, 3.0L | 17 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz | C Class | 2.0L Turbo | 17 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz | C Class | 3.0L V6 | 13 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz | E Class | 2.0L Turbo | 17 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz | E Class | 3.0L V6 | 13 mm |
| Volkswagen | Golf / GTI | 1.8L TSI, 2.0L TSI | 19 mm |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 1.8T, 2.0L | 19 mm |
| Audi | A4 | 2.0T | 19 mm |
| Audi | A6 | 2.0T | 19 mm |
| Audi | A6 | 3.0T | 13 mm |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.0L, 2.5L | 17 mm |
| Mazda | CX-5 | 2.5L | 17 mm |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2.4L | 17 mm |
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse Cross | 1.5L Turbo | 14 mm |
| Lexus | ES | 2.5L, 3.5L V6 | 14 mm |
| Lexus | RX | 3.5L V6 | 14 mm |
| Acura | TLX | 2.0T, 3.5L V6 | 17 mm |
| Acura | RDX | 2.0T | 14 mm |
Oil Drain Plug Sizes FAQ
What size is the oil drain plug for the Chevrolet Malibu?
The 1.5T and 2.5L Chevrolet Malibu engines both use a 15 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8 Silverado 1500 engines all use a 15 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Chrysler 300?
The 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, and 6.4L Hemi engines all use a 13 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Dodge Challenger?
The 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, 6.2L Hellcat, and 6.4L Hemi engines all use a 13 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Dodge Charger?
The 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, and 6.4L Hemi engines all use a 13 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Ford F-150?
• 2004–2008: 4.6L uses 14 mm, 5.4L uses 16 mm
• 2009–2014: 3.5L EcoBoost uses 15 mm, 5.0L uses 16 mm
• 2015–present: 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.3L, and 3.5L EcoBoost use 15 mm; 5.0L uses 16 mm
What size is the oil drain plug for the Ford Mustang?
The 2.3L EcoBoost uses 15 mm; the 3.7L V6 and 5.0L Coyote engines use 16 mm.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Honda Accord?
The 1.5T uses 14 mm; the 2.0T, 2.4L, and V6 engines use 17 mm.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Honda Civic?
The 1.8L and 2.0L engines use a 17 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 3.0L EcoDiesel, 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, and 6.4L SRT engines all use a 13 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Jeep Wrangler?
The 2.0L Turbo, 3.0L EcoDiesel, and 3.6L Pentastar all use a 13 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Nissan Altima?
The 2.5L and 3.5L Altima engines both use a 14 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Nissan Frontier?
The 4.0L V6 Frontier uses a 14 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the RAM 1500?
The 3.0L EcoDiesel (cartridge system), 3.6L Pentastar, 5.7L Hemi, and 6.4L Hemi use a 13 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for Subaru Outback/Forester?
The 2.5L Boxer uses 17 mm; the 3.6L H6 uses 14 mm.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Toyota Camry?
The 2.4L, 2.5L, and 3.5L V6 Camry engines all use a 14 mm drain plug.
What size is the oil drain plug for the Toyota Tacoma?
The 2.7L and 3.5L V6 Tacoma engines both use a 14 mm drain plug.
Why using the Proper Wrench Matters
Using the correct sized wrench or socket on an oil drain plug is obviously important. If you use the wrong size, you might round off the bolt. It's also important to note not to overtighten the oil drain plug bolt to prevent the pan threads from stripping out.
Most Common Vehicle Oil Drain Bolt Plug Sizes
Having the following sizes handy (perhaps in an oil change toolkit) can keep you prepared for oil changes on most vehicles.
- 13 mm
- 14 mm
- 15 mm
- 17 mm
- 19 mm
- 21 mm
- 3/8 square drive (some older American trucks)
- Torx style plugs on some European vehicles
Oil Drain Bolt Washers and Torque Specs
Small details matter when working with oil drain bolts. Here are a few important reminders to help avoid potential issues and damage:
- Many Japanese vehicles use crush washers that must be replaced during each oil change.
- European vehicles often use aluminum plugs or torx designs that require the correct bit to prevent damage.
- Typical oil drain plug torque specs ranges from 20 to 35 ft lbs, but always check the specification for your exact engine.
- Reusing old washers can lead to slow drips that appear days after the oil change.
This simple knowledge can save you from dealing with stripped oil drain bolt threads, leaks, or pulled pans.
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