Elring 523.480 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Elring 523.480 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Elring 523.480 is an engine oil drain plug built for vehicles that use an M14x1.5x15 drain thread and a 17 mm male hex head. It is supplied without a seal ring, making it a direct hardware replacement for routine oil service on a wide range of Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Acura, and Suzuki applications.

• Thread size: M 14x1,5x15
• Male hex head design
• 17 mm spanner size
• Supplied without seal ring
• Alternative repair kit: 523.500

Vehicle Fitment

Compatible with many Asian-market passenger cars and SUVs, including Fits 2006-2016 Honda Civic, Fits 2013-2023 Mazda CX-5, and Fits 2011-2019 Hyundai Tucson. It also covers applications such as Fits 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey, Fits 2008-2020 Mitsubishi L200, and Fits 2012-2021 Kia Rio.

This part cross-references NGK 48885 and TYC 30269 for the same application.

Product Details

Use Elring 523.480 when replacing a worn, rounded, or leaking oil drain plug on engines that call for an M14x1.5 drain fitting. The male hex design supports standard service tools, and the 17 mm head size makes removal and tightening straightforward during oil changes. The part number 523.480 is also a useful reference when matching service hardware across vehicles such as Honda Accord, Mazda 3, and Hyundai Elantra applications.

Common Service Issues

• Oil seepage from a damaged drain plug thread
• Rounded or stripped hex head from repeated service
• Incorrect plug size during oil pan repair
• Missing or mismatched drain hardware after prior maintenance
• Leak concerns when replacing a plug without the correct thread pitch

Installation Notes

Confirm the oil pan thread specification before installation. This plug uses M14 x 1.5 thread pitch and a 15 mm thread length, so it should be matched to the vehicle’s original drain plug specification. Because it is supplied without a seal ring, reuse or replace the sealing washer separately as required by the application. Tighten to the vehicle manufacturer’s service specification.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE-focused engine hardware brand, and 523.480 is built to meet the dimensional requirements needed for proper drain plug service. Verify fitment against the vehicle listing before installation.