That's a good move by the dealer. Would you replace the washer at every change if the dealer didn't provide a washer?
I would. The cost is minimal compared to everything else.
That's a good move by the dealer. Would you replace the washer at every change if the dealer didn't provide a washer?
Go buy a lottery ticket.I've never replaced a drain plug crush washer in 35 years of doing my own vehicle maintenance on multiple cars and I've never had an issue with leaks.
A crush washer should be replaced at every oil change.Has anyone experienced this before? How did you solve it?
I've never seen it before personally, even on very old cars.
I tried re-torquing it and will check back next oil change. I will also put in a new crush washer next oil change.
You reused the crush washer.Has anyone experienced this before? How did you solve it?
I've never seen it before personally, even on very old cars.
I tried re-torquing it and will check back next oil change. I will also put in a new crush washer next oil change.
More like 35 cents the last time the guy at the parts counter added one to my invoice without asking.If a new 99¢ crush washer is breaking your bank then maybe some budgeting skills need to be honed.
Yep! I bought 10 at I think at 50 cents a piece for the Titan. Once I use them up I will swap to a rubber washer drain bolt I bought at $3.99 which should go 100k+ in my prior experience.If a new 99¢ crush washer is breaking your bank then maybe some budgeting skills need to be honed.
Like said before , change the crush washer at every oil change and problem will be gone. That is part of a proper oil change.It's a Mazda 3 with the 2.0 Skyactiv. The car is new to me so I don't how the history of the washer.
Since washers are so inexpensive, and can easily be obtained from many sources, and you're under the car and are removing the drain plug, what is the point of not replacing washers at every oil change? Just because it's not leaked before is no guarantee that it won't leak at this or after a subsequent oil change. Maybe it's my generally conservative nature, but I just don't get it.
All the more reason to replace it, I change mine every, single, time. Crush washers are disposable items, maybe I'll start reusing paper plates, napkins and toilet paper too.More like 35 cents the last time the guy at the parts counter added one to my invoice without asking.
If yours uses the 14mm drain plug, go to NAPA and look at a box of 263-870 gaskets by Papco.It's a Mazda 3 with the 2.0 Skyactiv.
Before and after the install of the drain plug with a new washer I clean the plug and pan with window cleaner and wipe clean with paper towels . Also check plug and oil filter with paper towels to detect a leak for about a week after the O.C.. Did have the drain plug / washer ( new ) of the '18 Accent start to weep after an oil change . I think it was due to a swing in temperatures . Went from 60 or 70 to the teens . Tightened a bit more and no more leaking . Now I always check the drain plug with new washer and oil filter when temps get colder .Always a good idea the clean the pan surface before putting a new gasket on. Is it really a true folded type Crush washer or just a flat washer?