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Dorman 090-173 Engine Oil Drain Plug

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Reliable Engine Oil Drain Plug for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500

The Dorman 090-173 engine oil drain plug is designed to provide a secure and leak-free seal for your Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models. Crafted from durable steel with a pilot point molded gasket, this drain plug ensures proper oil drainage and easy installation without the need for special tools.

Key Features of Dorman 090-173 Engine Oil Drain Plug

  • Constructed from high-quality steel for strength and durability
  • Metric M18-1.5 fine thread type with 1.5 thread pitch for precise fit
  • Includes a pilot point molded gasket to prevent oil leaks
  • Square head drive type with 31.25 mm size for easy tightening
  • Compatible with Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Ram 4000 models
  • No special tools required for installation
  • Package contains 10 oil drain plugs for multiple replacements

Detailed Description of the Dorman 090-173 Drain Plug

This engine oil drain plug from Dorman is engineered to meet the specifications required for Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks, including the 2500 and 3500 series. The steel construction offers resistance to wear and corrosion, while the fine metric threads (M18-1.5) ensure a tight and secure fit in the oil pan. The included pilot point molded gasket provides an effective seal to prevent oil leaks during engine operation. The square head drive type allows for straightforward installation and removal using common hand tools, eliminating the need for specialized equipment.

Common Applications and Issues Addressed

  • Replacement of worn or damaged oil drain plugs on Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
  • Prevention of oil leaks caused by degraded or missing gaskets
  • Ensuring proper oil drainage during routine oil changes
  • Addressing stripped or cross-threaded drain plug holes
  • Maintaining engine oil system integrity for heavy-duty trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Verify thread size and pitch (M18-1.5) before installation
  • Hand-tighten initially, then use a 31.25 mm square drive socket for final torque
  • Replace the pilot point molded gasket with each installation to ensure a proper seal
  • Do not overtighten to avoid damaging the oil pan threads
  • Check for leaks after installation and during initial engine operation

Quality Assurance and Warranty Information

Dorman manufactures the 090-173 engine oil drain plug to meet industry standards for durability and fitment. The steel material and included gasket are selected to provide reliable performance in demanding engine environments. While specific warranty details may vary, Dorman products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship, ensuring confidence in your purchase for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 maintenance needs.

BrandDorman
Part Number090-173
Bolt Grade3
ColorSilver
Describe TypePilot Point Molded Gasket
Drain MethodConventional
Gasket Or Seal IncludedYes
Gasket TypeGasket
Head Drive TypeSquare
Head Size (SAE/Metric)31.25 mm
Length0.736
MagneticNo
MaterialSteel
Oversized ThreadNo
Package Contents10 Oil Drain Plugs
SAE or MetricMetric
Socket Points6
Special Tool RequiredNo
Thread Diameter18
Thread Pitch1.5
Thread SizeM18-1.5
Thread TypeFine
Threads Per Inch0

This part fits 57 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2025Ram25006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2025Ram35006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2024Ram25006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2024Ram35006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2023Ram25006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2023Ram35006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2022Ram25006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2022Ram35006.7LL6N/APackaging Type: Box
2021Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2021Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2020Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2020Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2019Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2019Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2018Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2018Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2017Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2017Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2016Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2016Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2015Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2015Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2014Ram25006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2014Ram35006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2013Ram25006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2013Ram35006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2013Ram40006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2012Ram25006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2012Ram35006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2012Ram40006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2011Ram25006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2011Ram35006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2011Ram40006.7LL6N/AShank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2010DodgeRam 25006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2010DodgeRam 3500N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2009DodgeRam 25005.9LL6DIESELN/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2009DodgeRam 25006.7LL6DIESELN/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2009DodgeRam 3500DIESELN/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; L6 359CID 5.9L; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2009DodgeRam 35006.7LL6DIESELN/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2008DodgeRam 25005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2008DodgeRam 25006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2008DodgeRam 35005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2008DodgeRam 35006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2007DodgeRam 25005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2007DodgeRam 25006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2007DodgeRam 35005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2007DodgeRam 35006.7LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2006DodgeRam 25005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2006DodgeRam 35005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2005DodgeRam 25005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2005DodgeRam 35005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2004DodgeRam 25005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2004DodgeRam 35005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2003DodgeRam 25005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2003DodgeRam 35005.9LL6N/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2002DodgeRam 2500DIESELN/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm
2002DodgeRam 3500DIESELN/AM18 x 1.50 Thread; Shank Length (In): 0.736 in; Package Quantity: 10; Dorman - AutoGrade - Boxed; Packaging Type: Box; Thread Size: M18-1.5; Head Size (SAE/Metric): 31.25 mm

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

10535080631AAODP-00013B

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.