They probably are indentical as far as the results you'll get from using either one.
Replacing drain plug gasket at each oil change?
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I had a 1995 S10 for 11 years and did every oil change myself, approximately 44 times over the 11 years. I never changed any washer on the drain plug and never had a leak. On my 2005 Tacoma the dealer has done the changes so far, and on the bill, it shows a new washer each time. I just wondered if I start doing the oil changes myself is it really necessary to change the washer on the drain plug at each oil change?
Install a fumoto drain valve and never have to change a gasket again.
I had a 1995 S10 for 11 years and did every oil change myself, approximately 44 times over the 11 years. I never changed any washer on the drain plug and never had a leak. On my 2005 Tacoma the dealer has done the changes so far, and on the bill, it shows a new washer each time. I just wondered if I start doing the oil changes myself is it really necessary to change the washer on the drain plug at each oil change?
Install a fumoto drain valve and never have to change a gasket again.
I replaced a very few washers, ever. I probally replaced as many drain bolts as washers. When getting a new used car, a new drain bolt is pretty much a must-have. With a copper washer, you could re-anneal them.
Depends on the make. Japanese cars - always a new one. Domestics - sometimes.
The drain plug on my truck has a one piece plug and rubber gasket. I did oil change today and found cracks in the gasket. I replace it every 3rd or 4th oci. Cheap insurance for $2.98.
New Dodges(Hemis) have the oil ring in the pan on the drain instead of the plug. Isnt that brillant idea? Especially if you are a freindly Dodge dealer.
" With a copper washer, you could re-anneal them"
Do copper washers work-harden under drain plug duty?
Do copper washers work-harden under drain plug duty?
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Yes, every time they're crushed.
Does anyone know what I should do about a car they don't make anymore, or service anymore? My sister has a 2001 Daewoo that uses a crush washer but the ones from my Acura/Honda don't fit. They don't have Daewoo dealerships anymore, and I'm not sure where I'm supposed to get them. The only place I've found them was through their oil change specials on the Daewoo clearance site, but they make you buy a bunch of other stuff just to get the washers... I've just been re-using the old one but I don't want it to leak.
all you need is the diameter of the plug, any autoparts store sells replacements.
Thanks, I think I'll just take it with me to Autozone or a similar store next time I do an oil change on that car, and see if they can find one that matches it exactly.
no one could tell me what size my vehicle took....so, i looked at the "quick drain" plugs for my specific vehicle and that indicated the size...then i was able to buy the right size at PB's
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