I have tried everything I know to remove a stripped oil drain plug. Any ideas?

Sounds like your threads are stripped or the plug is the wrong one.

I'd try some teflon tape several turns, after you remove it and verify the threads match and are not stripped.

Although rare, there is such a thing as the tank being cracked, as well, at the drain hole.

For most applications, there are "oversize" screw plugs available at some car parts stores.

God bless your efforts.

just to be sure did you put the O ring back also check it out

I would remove the oil pan, as I have
several times, & weld on a new nut inside
the pan, then you'll never have the problem
again

If you got clearance,pull the oil pan

Then silver braze a nut inside ,to match the drain
plug thread,once you remove the plug

Oil pan replacement is the last option. There are a couple alternatives. Usually, the hole can be re-tapped (new threads cut) and an over-sized plug can be screwed in. This is the preferred method. There are expanding rubber plugs that can be inserted in the hole. These are nice because it doesnt matter how bad the threads are stripped, it will seal. Most auto parts stores have solutions for this type of repair. One thing to pint out - it is not necessary torque these plugs tight. 10 ft-lbs of torque is usually all that is required.

If you do not know where the oil pan Is I would really consider getting help with your first oil change. The pan is on the bottom of the motor and has a plug on the bottom of it which is used to drain. The key is not to over tighten/strip the plug when putting back on. Make sure the oil filter is changed and tightened properly. It is def not a bad idea to have a 2nd person so assist for your first oil change!!

If you have enough left take a cold chisel and tap it with a hammer so it will cut into the bolt in the direction you want it to turn. Don't try to cut it off just to vibrate it enough to loosen it. It might take awhile.

you need to purchase a chiltons repair manual. no overly difficult but the front cv drive shafts and starter may need to be removed. be sure to drain all oil out of pan before removing. use a new pan and gasket. before to check the tightness of the new pan's drain plug before adding oil.

The oil filter is located underneath the vehicle next to the drain plugand accessed through a removable trim cover. If I remember correctly the drain plug is a 7mm allen. The oil filter has a drain plug in it to predrain before removing the filter cap. I do not recommend removing the plug because it strips out sometimes. Instead you need to use a socket and loosen the cap slowly. Your engine will take 8qts bmw syn 5w30 oil. I like the factory oil because it is proven extended life oil. When reinstalling the drain plug make sure to replace the crush washer. Also, make sure to replace the oring on the oil filter cap and lube before reinstalling.

It appears that the threads are stripped on the bolt or pan. To remove the bolt, try having a helper put a couple of screwdrivers (flat) between the bolt and pan, and while you turn the drain bolt to loosen, have them apply pressure downward on the bolt. If you have a carpenters flat pry bar, that would probably work even better to apply downward pressure to help remove the bolt. Next, you'll have to go to a parts store to get a drain plug that is made to replace one w/ bad threads. Let me know how you do. countrcurt0