Elring 381.700 Engine Oil Drain Plug Gasket

Elring 381.700 Copper Drain Plug Gasket

Elring 381.700 is a copper engine oil drain plug gasket made for a precise sealing surface at the oil pan drain plug. With a 22.0 mm inside diameter, 32.0 mm outside diameter, and 1.0 mm thickness, it is sized for service work where a clean, reliable crush seal is required.

Key Features

• Copper construction for consistent sealing performance during oil service
• Inside diameter: 22.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 32.0 mm
• Thickness: 1.0 mm
• A-shape profile for the specified drain plug application
• Elring part number 381.700 for straightforward identification

Product Details

This engine oil drain plug gasket is used at the drain plug to help maintain a tight seal after an oil change. The copper material and A-shape design support proper compression against the sealing surfaces, which is important for vehicles that use a 22 mm drain plug gasket. Elring 381.700 is listed for 2008-2015 Smart Fortwo applications with the noted 22 mm inner diameter and 32 mm outer diameter, making it a direct-match service part for those oil drain plug sealing requirements. This part cross-references 018 997 44 45 and F420222000 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the drain plug after service
• Improper sealing from a worn or flattened gasket
• Leak concerns caused by reusing an old crush washer
• Incorrect gasket sizing on 2008-2015 Smart Fortwo oil changes

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the gasket on a clean drain plug and verify the sealing surfaces are free of debris before tightening. Confirm the 22.0 mm inside diameter and A-shape profile match the drain plug specification before service. For 2008-2015 Smart Fortwo maintenance, replace the gasket during each oil drain plug service to maintain a proper seal.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE-focused sealing brand, and part 381.700 is manufactured to the stated dimensional specifications for the listed application.