Which brands come with drain plug gaskets?

[Nicasio]

Recently, I changed the oil on my sister‘s Mercedes-Benz GLK 350. She brought over Mobil 1 oil and an Mobil 1 cartridge filter. It did not come with a drain plug gasket (copper). IIRC Mann cartridge filters came with them. Any other brands that come with the copper gaskets?

 

[BrendanC]

Recently, I changed the oil on my sister‘s Mercedes-Benz GLK 350. She brought over Mobil 1 oil and an Mobil 1 cartridge filter. It did not come with a drain plug gasket (copper). IIRC Mann cartridge filters came with them. Any other brands that come with the copper gaskets?

the few carquest premiums i’ve done on hyundais and kias have come with an aluminum crush washer.

 

[GSCJR]

It appears that most don't come with the drain plug gasket, MANN seems to be an outlier for this application @Nicasio.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Just buy a few good aluminum or copper drain plug washers (non crush style) on Amazon or at the local parts store. You can use them over many times, I never change them because they just don't wear out.

 

[HemiBenny]

While my Sister-in-law had her GLK350, I never got a washer with the Mann filters that I purchased at Advance Auto Parts. It had the filter and all of the o-rings, but that was it.

 

[Pablo]

It appears that most don't come with the drain plug gasket, MANN seems to be an outlier for this application @Nicasio.

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Very few

I buy the ginormous Al and Cu kits on Amazon. I’ve even used the Cu washers well lubed on outdoor gate hinges. Handy!

 

[CleanSump]

The last few years the Mann's I've gotten for our Mercedes and BMWs haven't had copper washers in them. I went ahead and bought a pack on Amazon.

 

[FowVay]

Not a single offering listed on Rockauto for the oil filter for the 3.5 liter Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (I used a 2015 model) shows a drain plug gasket with the filter. Every one shows only a filter and a filter cap o-ring.

The offerings on Rockauto cover everything from Mann, Mahle, Hengst, a Pur-Flux made Fram and all of the Asian brands.

 

[Nicasio]

Just buy a few good aluminum or copper drain plug washers (non crush style) on Amazon or at the local parts store. You can use them over many times, I never change them because they just don't wear out.

Yeah i reuse most of them as well, but the one on my sister’s GLK looked a bit worn/looser fitting than the normal

 

[Nicasio]

While my Sister-in-law had her GLK350, I never got a washer with the Mann filters that I purchased at Advance Auto Parts. It had the filter and all of the o-rings, but that was it.

You know what, you might be right. Maybe my BMW’s cartridge filter was a Mahle not Mann

 

[BrendanC]

on a side note, i went to autozone and found a drain plug with a built in gasket that fit my accords. no more crush washers. might look into that.

 

[RaymondP]

Have purchased official oil filters from local Mercedes dealership over many years. Have always had to obtain the copper O ring separately. Often the tech has just given it to me for free to avoid the addition paperwork, or perhaps he just feels sorry for me. I usually use the same O ring over several oil changes. Just flip the ring and tighten to spec. with the next change. Has never been an issue.

My BMW oil filter comes with both rubber O rings that fit in the cartridge housing and a new plastic drain plug that accompanies each filter. Need to be sure to buy the Mann 816z "kit". The 816x does NOT come with the drain plug.

 

[MrJayhawk]

My BMW oil filter comes with both rubber O rings that fit in the cartridge housing and a new plastic drain plug that accompanies each filter. Need to be sure to buy the Mann 816z "kit". The 816x does NOT come with the drain plug.

I just went and checked my 2 Mann ‘X’ filter boxes for my X5 and they have the drain plug gasket. They both show COO of Germany, so unsure if that is the key. I have gotten Mann with COO of Mexico before and I’m reasonably sure they had it also.

 

[Ursatdx]

In the past many, if not all, Euro cartridge filters came with DP gaskets.
Not so much anymore.
I wonder if the included washers/gaskets resulted in increased liability for the filter manufacturers. Improper install could cause a leak or worse.

I remember when you received a small wooden spoon taped to the lid on small containers.

 

[Chris142]

Mann is hit or miss depending on the application..

 

[CleanSump]

I just went and checked my 2 Mann ‘X’ filter boxes for my X5 and they have the drain plug gasket. They both show COO of Germany, so unsure if that is the key. I have gotten Mann with COO of Mexico before and I’m reasonably sure they had it also.

Interesting because I always buy Mann Germany for our BMWs and Mercedes and they haven't had the drain plug gasket for years. I cheat and use them twice. Heat it with a propane torch to anneal it for the second use. Copper softens. Reloaders know this.

 

[berniedd]

My Honda brand spin on oil filters come with the aluminum oil drain plug washer.

 

[Hohn]

Just buy a few good aluminum or copper drain plug washers (non crush style) on Amazon or at the local parts store. You can use them over many times, I never change them because they just don't wear out.

A better option IMHO is a Stat-o-seal with the viton liner. Requires very little torque to seal quite effectively and is quite resistant to damage if you don't go cave man on the torque.

Some people call them "dowty seals."

McMaster has them. Not cheap at $7 for a seal, but since it's basically a lifetime seal, won't leak and doesn't need much torque to seal, it's probably worth doing to just buy once, cry once. Especially if you are doing some kind of permanent valve thing instead of a drain plug.

 

[Panda87]

A better option IMHO is a Stat-o-seal with the viton liner. Requires very little torque to seal quite effectively and is quite resistant to damage if you don't go cave man on the torque.

Some people call them "dowty seals."

McMaster has them. Not cheap at $7 for a seal, but since it's basically a lifetime seal, won't leak and doesn't need much torque to seal, it's probably worth doing to just buy once, cry once. Especially if you are doing some kind of permanent valve thing instead of a drain plug.

All the Fumoto valves I’ve ever used came with their own gaskets, FWIW. Probably not as good as Viton, but they’ve never leaked either. Fumotos are my Franks Red Hot, I put it on everything, lol.

 

[Hohn]

All the Fumoto valves I’ve ever used came with their own gaskets, FWIW. Probably not as good as Viton, but they’ve never leaked either. Fumotos are my Franks Red Hot, I put it on everything, lol.

Yes, the bluish felt-like thing they use seems quite sufficient. I'm a fan of them also, especially the version 2.0 the have now with larger openings and faster flow.