Oil Plug Leak

[MuchRespect]

Bought my first MJ a few weeks back. Had a small drip from the oil drain plug. Performed its first oil change yesterday. Old plug had definitely been over-tightened and the gasket was bent and impossible to remove from the de-installed plug. Purchased a new plug and copper gasket. Put the new oil in and it seemed like a good seal, but as soon as I began driving it, the drip returned. See photos below. W hat's the likelihood this simply a gasket issue? Or should I be concerned that the previously over-tightened plug could have damaged the plug threads or hole?

[HOrnbrod]

I don't use the copper gaskets - prefer the metal / rubber type. They don't leak. I change the gasket at about every third oil change. Like the below:

[MuchRespect]

Thanks. I actually had one of these in my gasket pack and went with the copper because that's what the salesperson recommended.

Here's another question for you -- if I change it out can I reuse the new oil I just put in or is that blasphemy. Feels silly losing $50 of brand new Mobil1 but figured I'd ask.

 

Thanks again

[HOrnbrod]

Sure, reuse it. Might be prudent to pour it through a coarse paint strainer though since the vehicle is new to you. 

[MuchRespect]

Thank you!

[dkenitz]

3 hours ago, HOrnbrod said:

I don't use the copper gaskets - prefer the metal / rubber type. They don't leak. I change the gasket at about every third oil change. Like the below:

 

Is there a specific gasket you recommend/use?  Quick search on Amazon didn't yield any results. 

[HOrnbrod]

Got them on Ebay, they are GM gaskets. THESE will work fine, assuming you are using a 1/2" or 13mm diameter plug.

[MuchRespect]

Here's the one that came in my pack. Not an exact match to the GM ones you linked to, but same concept, right?

[ParadiseMJ]

I just use a regular rubber washer...from the hardware store...never leaks.  I change it out every time I see a drip...any drip.

[dvitha]

if you want to change it with out draining oil, get a shop vac and open up your fill cap, place vacuum on top of fill cap (someone will need to hold it there) Then you can change the plug and washer. You will not lose any oil.

[MuchRespect]

I gotta say when I read the shopvac suggestion I thought you were pulling my leg, but founds some videos of it. Can't wait to try this!