Elring 587.230 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Elring 587.230 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Elring 587.230 is an engine oil drain plug for BMW applications that require an M 12x1.5x10 thread and a male hex bolt head design. It is supplied without a seal ring, making it a direct hardware replacement for service work where the sealing element is handled separately.

Key Features

• Engine oil drain plug for BMW engine service
• Male hex bolt head/nut design for standard tool engagement
• M 12x1.5x10 thread size
• Supplied without seal ring
• Alternative repair kit reference: 877.940
• Elring part number 587.230 for catalog matching and ordering

Detailed Description

This Elring drain plug is built for engine oil pan service where the original plug uses an M 12x1.5x10 thread and a male hex drive. It is listed for a wide range of BMW fitments, including BMW X1, BMW 120i, BMW 750iL, and BMW 850Ci applications. If you are replacing a worn, damaged, or missing drain plug during an oil change, Elring 587.230 provides the correct hardware format for those specified vehicles.

This part cross-references 08.10.029 and 11 13 1 742 994 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Stripped or rounded drain plug heads
• Oil pan drain plug thread mismatch
• Leaking service plug caused by damaged hardware
• Incorrect replacement plug during BMW oil service
• Missing drain plug after prior maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the thread size matches M 12x1.5x10 before installation.
• Confirm the vehicle uses a male hex drain plug design.
• This plug is listed without a seal ring, so inspect the sealing surface and use the correct separate sealing component if required by the application.
• Use proper torque during installation to avoid thread damage in the oil pan.
• Check the vehicle-specific service procedure for BMW X1, BMW 120i, BMW 750iL, and BMW 850Ci before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

Elring is an established OE-focused brand in engine sealing and hardware applications. Part number 587.230 is cataloged for confirmed BMW fitments and built to match the specified drain plug configuration.