Sump Plug Thread Size Chart
This sump plug thread size chart helps you quickly identify the correct oil drain plug thread size used by different vehicle manufacturers when replacing a sump plug or installing a magnetic drain plug.
When replacing an oil drain plug with a magnetic sump plug, it is essential to choose the correct thread size for your vehicle. Oil drain plugs are manufactured in several different thread sizes and pitches, and selecting the wrong size can lead to oil leaks or damaged sump threads.
The chart below lists some of the most common sump plug thread sizes used by vehicle manufacturers including BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota and many others. It can be used as a quick reference when identifying the correct oil drain plug size or when upgrading to a magnetic sump plug during an oil change.
If you are unsure which sump plug thread your vehicle uses, the table below should help you identify the most common sizes and their typical applications.
| PLUG | Thread Diameter | Thread Pitch | Thread Length inc washer | Thread length inc Magnet | Head Size |
| AP-01 | 1/2” | 20 | 14mm | 16mm | 14mm |
| AP-02 | 14mm | 1.5 | 10mm | 12mm | 17mm |
| AP-03 | 12mm | 1.25 | 10mm | 12mm | 15mm |
| AP-04 | 12mm | 1.75 | 16mm | 18mm | 15mm |
| AP-05S | 18mm | 1.5 | 9mm | 10mm | 26mm |
| AP-06 | 14mm | 1.25 | 11mm | 13mm | 19mm |
| AP-07 | 20mm | 1.5 | 13mm | 15mm | 26mm |
| AP-08 | 14mm | 1.5 | 18mm | 20mm | 19mm |
| AP-10 | 16mm | 1.5 | 11mm | 13mm | 26mm |
| AP-11 | 12mm | 1.5 | 16mm | 20mm | 17mm |
| AP-17 | 5/8” | UNC | 22mm | 24mm | 24mm |
| AP-18 | 3/4″ | UNF 24 | 8mm | 11mm | 24mm |
| AP-22 | 22mm | 1.5 | 13mm | 15mm | 26mm |
| AP-24 | 24mm | 1.5 | 11mm | 13mm | 32mm |
| AP-26 | 26mm | 1.5 | 11mm | 13mm | 17mm |
| IP-03X | 3/8 NPT | 3/8 NPT | 13mm | 16mm | 19mm |
| IP-04 | 1/2 NPT | 1/2 NPT | 12mm | 13mm | Internal Hex |
| IP-04X | 1/2 NPT | 1/2 NPT | 13mm | 15mm | Square External Head |
| IP-06X | 3/4 NPT | 3/4 NPT | 12mm | 15mm | Square External Head |
| MP-01 | 12mm | 1.5 | 12mm | 15mm | 17mm |
| MP-02T | 14mm | 1.5 | 13mm | 15mm | 13mm |
| MP-05 | 14mm | 1.25 | 10mm | 12mm | 19mm |
| MP-06 | 12mm | 1.25 | 16mm | 21mm | 16mm |
| MP-07 | 10mm | 1.5 | 16mm | 18mm | 16mm |
| MP-10 | 18mm | 1.5 | 10mm | 12mm | 19mm |
| MP-12 | 10mm | 1.25 | 9mm | 11mm | 16mm |