drain plug

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• drain plug — Usually a threaded plug at the lowest point of the sump, gearbox, cooling system, etc., which is removed in order to drain the oil or coolant, and typically has a recessed hexagon head. Also see magnetic drain plug oil drain plug oil pan drain… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• drain plug key — A tool for removing and tightening drain plugs, e.g., on transmissions and engine sumps, either as a multi purpose tool with a number of different drives in the form of hexagonal or square projections at either end for different drain plugs, or… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• drain plug wrench — A tool for removing and tightening drain plugs, e.g., on transmissions and engine sumps, either as a multi purpose tool with a number of different drives in the form of hexagonal or square projections at either end for different drain plugs, or… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• drain plug spanner — A British term for a drain plug wrench …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• drain plug — A removable plug in the lowest part of a liquid container. The plug is removed to drain the liquid …   Aviation dictionary

• oil drain plug — The large bolt or plug that secures the drain hole in the oil pan. It is fitted with a gasket or o ring to prevent leakage. Often the drain plug is magnetized so that any stray particles of iron will stick to it rather than lodge in some vital… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• pan drain plug — See oil pan drain plug …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• sump drain plug — See oil pan drain plug …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• radiator drain plug — A threaded closure plug located at the underside of a radiator used to drain the coolant; usually equipped with a hex or Allen head …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• magnetic drain plug — A component of some lubrication systems in which metal particles in lubricating oil are attracted and collected. In some aircraft, magnetic drain plugs are connected to a warning light that comes on when magnetic particles are found. Metal… …   Aviation dictionary

• magnetic drain plug — A plug or bolt fitted in the sump or oil pan to collect metal filings …   Dictionary of automotive terms