# Help tapping an oil pan

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [April 19, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-tapping-an-oil-pan/257980 "2011-04-19T14:43:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-tapping-an-oil-pan/257980/27 "2011-04-20T11:30:29Z")

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> [@CALLOUT: Idiablo233](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-idiablo233/41324/207):
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> You will have a leak. Mark my words.
> 
> Teflon should always be used with NPT style fittings.

Correct. All NPT fittings require paste or tape to properly seal.

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