Dorman 65396 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Dorman 65396 Oil Drain Plug

Dorman 65396 is a direct replacement engine oil drain plug for vehicles that use an M14-1.50 fine thread and a 28 mm hex head. It is built from steel with a gasket included to help restore a secure oil pan seal after service.

Key Features

• Steel construction with black and silver finish
• M14-1.50 metric fine thread for proper thread engagement
• 28 mm hex head with 6-point drive
• Gasket included for sealing at the drain point
• Standard oil drain plug design for conventional drain service
• Direct replacement for worn or damaged original drain plugs

Detailed Description

This engine oil drain plug is engineered to match the original thread pitch and sealing style used on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Volkswagen, Mini, and Mitsubishi applications. Dorman 65396 helps maintain a proper seal during oil changes and is a practical OE-style replacement for service on vehicles such as the Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, and Chrysler 300. This part cross-references Genuine 11137513050 for the same application.

Use Dorman 65396 when the original drain plug is stripped, rounded, corroded, or no longer sealing correctly. The steel body, fine metric thread, and included gasket support a clean reinstall on the oil pan without requiring a special tool.

What It Helps Solve

• Oil seepage at the drain plug sealing surface
• Rounded or damaged hex head during oil service
• Stripped or worn M14-1.50 drain plug threads
• Replacement of a missing or corroded oil drain plug
• Improper sealing after repeated oil changes

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the oil pan uses M14-1.50 thread size and a 28 mm hex head before installation.
• Inspect the drain opening and sealing surface for damage before threading in the plug.
• Install by hand first to avoid cross-threading, then tighten to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• Replace the gasket if the sealing surface is worn or contaminated.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this drain plug as a direct replacement hardware component for routine engine oil service. The design follows the original thread pitch and sealing format for the listed applications, including Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, and Dodge Charger fitments.