Elring 523.500 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Engine Oil Drain Plug for Asian Applications

Elring 523.500 is an engine oil drain plug built for vehicles that use an M14 x 1.5 x 15 thread, a 17 mm male hex head, and a seal ring. It is a direct-fit service part for routine oil changes on a wide range of Honda, Acura, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki applications.

Use Elring 523.500 when you need a replacement drain plug for common service intervals on models such as the Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Acura MDX. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 016-0088 for the same application.

Key Features

• Elring part number 523.500
• Engine oil drain plug with seal ring
• Male hex bolt head design
• 17 mm spanner size for service removal and tightening
• M14 x 1.5 x 15 thread specification
• Built for oil pan drain service on many Asian-market vehicles

Detailed Description

Elring 523.500 is specified as an engine oil drain plug with a male hex head and integrated seal ring. The M14 x 1.5 x 15 thread size and 17 mm hex head make it a practical replacement for vehicles that require this exact drain plug format during oil service. The part number 523.500 is listed across a broad range of fitments, including Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Honda Accord, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Mitsubishi Outlander models.

For buyers searching for an oil drain plug for Honda Civic, Acura MDX, or Mazda CX-5 service, this Elring drain plug provides the correct thread and head style for confirmed applications. It is also listed for many older and newer vehicles across the 1983-2025 model years, making it a useful reference part when matching drain plug dimensions to the original hardware.

What It Helps Address

• Stripped or worn oil drain plug threads
• Damaged drain plug sealing surfaces
• Oil leaks at the oil pan drain point
• Incorrect drain plug size during oil change service
• Missing or mismatched drain plug hardware

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the thread size before installation: M14 x 1.5 x 15.
• Use the 17 mm hex head for removal and tightening.
• Confirm the oil pan uses a seal ring style drain plug.
• Inspect the drain opening and sealing surface before reinstallation.
• Match the vehicle application exactly, especially on Honda, Acura, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki models.

Quality Assurance

Elring manufactures engine sealing and hardware components used in automotive service applications. This drain plug is built to the listed dimensional specification and fitment data for accurate replacement selection.