Crush washers on a 2005 4.6L Ford?

[dishdude]

I changed the oil for the first time today on this F-150 I just bought, and to my surprise there was an aluminum crush washer on the drain plug. Of course I was unprepared for this, but found a copper crush washer that I had for a VW. A quick search from Autozone shows a ton of choices for this engine. What are you other 4.6 drivers using?

 

[bdcardinal]

the factory drain plug with no crush washer.

 

[Nick R]

I don't believe our expedition has one, that I can recall, so...

But tell us, what did you do for oil and filter?

 

[crazyoildude]

get one from the dealer it has its own

 

[dishdude]

Originally Posted By: rudolphna
I don't believe our expedition has one, that I can recall, so...

But tell us, what did you do for oil and filter?


Motorcraft syn blend oil and MC filter - the only way to roll with a Ford!

So the 4.6L doesn't have a crush washer? Looks like I'll have to pick up a new plug for the next oil change. I was totally not expecting to see one on a domestic. None of my GMs or Chryslers ever had one. The only other Ford I ever changed the oil on was a 2.5 2000 Ranger, and I don't recall it having one.

 

[Colt45ws]

Yeah mine has a rubber gasket.
Probably something jiffy lube did.

 

[RF Overlord]

Agree with Colt45 ^^^

Every 4.6 I've ever worked on has a rubber o-ring seal attached to the drain plug.