The Dorman - Autograde Engine Oil Drain Plug Gasket (097-004) is the nylon sealing ring that seats between the oil pan drain plug and the pan. Its mechanical job is to compress as the plug is torqued down, filling the gap at the threaded opening so the metal-to-metal joint forms a tight seal. This ring fits the drain plug opening on classic Buick and American Motors oil pans and is meant to be swapped in fresh each time the plug comes out.
Signs this gasket may need replacing include oil weeping or dripping around the pan drain plug, fresh drips noticed after an oil change, or a plug that was reinstalled on an old, flattened ring. A worn or reused gasket is one common cause of slow drain-plug seepage, though leaks can also come from a damaged plug, stripped threads, or the pan itself, so inspect the area before assuming. If a failed drain plug gasket is the cause of the seepage, this ring replaces it; many shops simply fit a new one at every oil change.
Fits: Buick 1953-1958, American Motors 1958-1963. Confirm your application in the Buyer's Guide tab.
(L6-3.2L, V8-4.1L, V8-4.3L, V8-4.7L, V8-5.3L, V8-5.4L, V8-6.0L)Replaces / cross-references: AMC097004B · 4444 · 2005 · B6734 · 01716 · K 01716 (K01716) · KT11792 · model MPN 097-004 · Part Eazy SKU P0735PA-097-004.
What vehicles does this Dorman 097-004 drain plug gasket fit?
It fits Buick from 1953-1958 and American Motors from 1958-1963. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm it matches your exact vehicle before ordering.
What part numbers does this gasket replace?
It cross-references AMC097004B, 4444, 2005, B6734, 01716, K 01716 (K01716) and KT11792, plus Dorman MPN 097-004 and Part Eazy SKU P0735PA-097-004.
How do I know if I need a new drain plug gasket?
Look for oil weeping or dripping around the pan drain plug, especially after an oil change. A worn or reused gasket is one cause; a damaged plug or pan can also leak, so inspect first.
Is this a direct-fit replacement?
Yes. It is a direct-replacement gasket whose fit and sealing surfaces are made to match the original equipment ring, sized to specific standards for the listed applications.
How does the drain plug gasket work?
This nylon ring seats between the drain plug and the oil pan and compresses as the plug is torqued, closing the gap at the threaded opening. It's typically replaced at each oil change.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
