Seal your oil pan's drain opening with the Dorman oil drain plug 090-088, a silver steel M12-1.50 plug with a 17 mm hex head that comes with its own gaskets. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1994-1999 BMW M3 (L6-3.0L, L6-3.2L), 2003-2012 BMW Z4 (L6-2.5L, L6-3.0L) and 1977-1983 BMW 320i (L4-1.8L, L4-2.0L). See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
This Dorman Autograde oil drain plug is designed to install like the original equipment plug on the listed vehicles. It replaces a plug that is missing or damaged and helps provide a secure seal at the drain opening.
- Direct replacement: built to fit and work like the factory plug on the listed applications.
- Thread and head: metric M12-1.50 fine thread (12 mm diameter, 1.5 mm pitch), 18 mm length, and a 17 mm hex head that takes a standard 6-point socket.
- Durable construction: steel, bolt grade 5.8, produced to strict specifications for dependable service.
- In the box: 5 oil drain plugs and 5 gaskets.
It is a standard-replacement plug with a standard thread, not an oversized one. It is non-magnetic, not torque-to-yield and not a one-time-use part. It suits a conventional drain, and no special tool is required. Dorman backs it with a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 704-1911 · DN090-088 · 77-37 · 78-45KA · 78-94KA
7041911 · DN090088 · 7737 · 7845KA · 7894KA · 11131273093 · 11137535106 · 1044 · E45Y6730A · EA6730A · 0029973430 · 1239970430 · 323214
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
11131273093, 11137535106, 704-1911, DN090-088, 1044, E45Y6730A, EA6730A, 77-37, 78-45KA, 78-94KA, 0029973430, 1239970430, 323214
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an oil drain plug do?
It threads into the oil pan's drain opening and, with its gasket, seals the opening so oil stays in the pan. Removing it lets the used oil drain out during an oil change.
Will this Dorman engine oil drain plug fit my 1994-1999 BMW M3?
Yes, it is listed for the 1994-1999 BMW M3 (L6-3.0L, L6-3.2L) along with many other vehicles. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your exact year and engine.
What are the thread and head sizes?
It has a metric M12-1.50 fine thread (12 mm diameter, 1.5 mm pitch), an 18 mm length and a 17 mm hex head that takes a 6-point socket. It is a standard thread, not an oversized repair plug.
What comes in the package?
The pack contains 5 oil drain plugs and 5 gaskets.
When should I replace the drain plug?
A plug may need replacing if its hex head is rounded, its threads are damaged, oil seeps at the drain, or the plug is missing. No special tool is needed; tighten it to the torque in your service information.
