Elring 523.450 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Engine Oil Drain Plug for Mini Cooper Applications

Elring 523.450 is an engine oil drain plug built for select Mini Cooper, Cooper Countryman, and Cooper Paceman applications. It features a female hexagon socket head and an M16 x 1.5 x 16 thread specification for direct service use on confirmed vehicles.

• Brand: Elring
• Part number: 523.450
• Engine oil drain plug for routine oil service
• Hexagon socket head design
• Thread size: M 16x1,5x16
• Supplied without seal ring
• Alternative repair kit: 523.470

Fitment Details

• Fits 2007-2015 Mini Cooper, N/A. Notes: Length 16mm; Thread Size M16; Thread Pitch 1.5mm; Bolt Head Nut Design Female Hex.
• Fits 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman, N/A. Notes: Length 16mm; Thread Size M16; Thread Pitch 1.5mm; Bolt Head Nut Design Female Hex.
• Fits 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman, N/A. Notes: Length 16mm; Thread Size M16; Thread Pitch 1.5mm; Bolt Head Nut Design Female Hex.

Detailed Description

This Elring 523.450 drain plug is specified for Mini Cooper oil pan service where an M16 x 1.5 threaded plug with a female hex drive is required. It is a direct hardware replacement for the listed Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper Countryman, and Mini Cooper Paceman model years, and it cross-references OE-style part numbers including 11 13 7 546 274 and 11 13 7 585 928 for the same application.

Because this plug is supplied without a seal ring, verify the sealing component condition during service and replace it as needed. The 16 mm length and hex socket design make it suitable for standard drain-plug removal and installation during engine oil changes.

Common Service Issues It Can Address

• Stripped or worn drain plug threads
• Damaged hex drive that makes removal difficult
• Oil seepage from an incorrect or worn plug
• Replacement after repeated oil service cycles
• Restoring proper drain-plug fitment on confirmed Mini applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the thread size, pitch, and plug length before installation. Since this part is listed without a seal ring, inspect the sealing surface and use the correct sealing component for the vehicle’s oil pan service procedure. Tighten to the vehicle manufacturer’s specified torque value.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE-focused engine sealing and hardware brand. Part number 523.450 is built to match the listed thread and drive specifications for the confirmed Mini applications.