Teflon on the oil drain plug?

[devilhope]

I'm curious how many of you use a small amount of teflon paste on your oil drain plug before threading it back in after an oil change.

I noticed the guy on the Fix My Hog video uses it but I've never seen any other video or publication (including the HD service manual) that recommends it. I always change the rubber O-ring when changing the oil but I haven't used any teflon paste.

So do you recommend using it or do you think its overkill and not needed?

 

[volleyball babe<3]

I always use teflon tape and never had a leak or a problem.

 

[DavidH]

I have always used a dab of paste on my drain plugs. Never had a leak and never had galled threads.

 

[Rick Samuelson]

Same here.

 

[live_laugh_love_4ev]

My dealer and Indy both used it so I did also.

 

[imjus2blac]

That's the way the bike came so I continue to use it, the heat resistant stuff.

 

[bucktoui]

Small dab of thread sealer paste for me. No leaks and I don't change the o ring either unless its broken in half.

 

[Ellie Marieee :)]

Use it and for-get-about-it

 

[WinterWillow]

I just use the o ring. Never had an issue as long as its torqued correctly.

 

[Pepee]

No need to use paste or tape on Your drain plugs. Just make sure the o-ring is in good condition and the plug is properly torqued, and You will not have a leak.