Dorman - Autograde Engine Oil Drain Plug Gasket P/N:097-016
Help keep engine oil sealed inside the pan with the Dorman oil drain plug gasket, part number 097-021, a metal and rubber gasket that seals the joint between the oil drain plug and the oil pan. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1988-1996 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L / 5.0L / 5.7L / 6.2L / 6.5L / 7.4L, 1988-1996 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L / 5.0L / 5.7L / 6.2L / 6.5L and 1980-1985 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L / 4.3L / 5.0L / 5.7L. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Each Dorman drain plug gasket has a 0.453 in. inside diameter, a 0.973 in. outside diameter and a 0.078 in. thickness. The package holds 25 metal/rubber gaskets. Dorman supports the part with a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 704-1093 · 74-08 · 263-875
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What does a Dorman engine oil drain plug gasket do?
It seals the joint between the oil drain plug and the oil pan when the plug is tightened, so engine oil stays in the pan. The 097-021 gasket is made of metal and rubber.
What size is the Dorman oil plug gasket 097-021?
It has a 0.453 in. inside diameter, a 0.973 in. outside diameter and a 0.078 in. thickness. Dorman lists it for 1/2 and M12 drain plug sizes on the listed applications.
How many gaskets come in the package?
The package contains 25 metal/rubber gaskets, so one box covers repeated oil changes.
Will it fit a 1988-1996 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L / 5.0L / 5.7L / 6.2L / 6.5L / 7.4L or 1988-1996 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L / 5.0L / 5.7L / 6.2L / 6.5L?
Yes. Both trucks are listed applications with those engines, and each uses one gasket. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for other vehicles.
When should the drain plug gasket be replaced?
It may need replacing if oil seeps around the drain plug or the gasket looks flattened, cracked or hardened. Fitting a new one whenever the drain plug is removed is common practice.
WARNING: These products 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.