Yeah, better to take 15-20min so you knkw its right vs having it seize up on a trail and then forking over hundreds of dollars to fix something you couldve fixed for free should it ever decide to leak out. 2004 GSXR 600 I was changing the oil today and i remeber last time the drain plug had a small gasket, but it appears it fell apart. Research modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! 2001 1.8T GLS, Silver, Tiptronic, still stock all the way around. Can I get this crusher washer at NAPA? I’m changing my oil for the first time and noticed the crush washers were oriented differently and the change before was supposedly done by a factory certified Yamaha dealership. I've never used a new drain plug crush washer on any car yet. I will put the washer on in the morning. When you unscrew the drain plug, it usually remains stuck to the oil pan, and subsequently gets pried off with the edge of the open-end wrench you just used … Discussion Starter • #1 • May 19, 2016. If you must replace the washer, use a pair of angle cutters to remove the OEM one that wont slide off. That will lead to oil starvation and then a whole lot of engine damage. That would work for it not the fact there is a big fat plastic tube that goes from crankcase into the air box 1 - 8 of 8 Posts The drain plug typically has a Crush washer that should be replaced at every oil change. The perfect kit for changing oil on your four-stroke Honda CRF. $6.99 $ 6. 3, M6 x 11mm aluminum crush washers. (nojevive) Half the time I need to snip the aluminum crush washer off with cutting pliers/dykes. Drain and recycle. I have also used a needle nose pliers to grab it, and then pull on it and/or unthread it a bit, then it comes off pretty easy. A forum community dedicated to Polaris ATV owners and enthusiasts. If any of those loose strands get into your oil pump, it will plug up an oil passage(s) and or clog up the screen. One more note -- you don't have to reef down on these things to get them to seal. JavaScript is disabled. FWIW, it usually compress down to a very thin ring and struck on the drain plug. I went to the Jeep parts department to get a new washer (I change it every other time). I've been struggling for 2 days with an oil drip issue. Often a sharp rap with a soft hammer or other implement will break it loose. I've been changing oil in countless cars since around 1986 and I don't think I've ever once replaced the washer on the drain plug. For those of you who wish to the best crush washer for oil drain plug, you should not miss this article. spec. Passatworld is a forum dedicated to Volkswagen Passat enthusiasts to discuss mods, Quattro, Turbo Diesel, reviews and more! 936 Posts #2 • Apr 17, 2017. The drain bolt threads feel kind of tight because debris in the used oil gets stuck on the threads of the case and bolt (a little nylon brush can take care of that). Well I messed up. Open up your oil fill and have someone hold the business end of a shop vac on there. ), '99 GLS 1.8T 5-Speed; Dunlop; Bilstein; rear sway bar by Shine Racing Service. Mine leaks a little oil onto the floor. Normally about 100 to 120 in/lbs is plenty for this. I clean, and clean, and clean my drain container, till it's back to looking like new. If you got a leak, just go get a new washer. and doing damge to the eyes. Got a new plug (not really needed) and drained the oil. If you've changed your own oil, you probably know what I'm referring to: it's the washer on the shank of the drain plug of your car's oil pan. Heck, pop the oil drain plugs and while draining run to auto store and take your old ones to match up. The new washers are copper in color and metal. Have used them for over a decade and put one on my 2013 5.3L at the first oil change. I don't want to risk it leaking or something worse happening. Reactions: JohnnyB and old4x4. BTW, take your car and not the bike . I was wondering who has reused the crush washer as oppose to replacing it. But the aluminum or copper crush washers get deformed, so it probably matters little which side is pan side. Content on passatworld.com is generated by its users. I've even tried jacking up the back of the vehicle as high as I could to try to get as much of the oil forward of the plug as possible. I took the drain plug out and the gasket was in pieces. Just lift and twist the lever and drain the oil. As mentioned earlier, I take a flat head screwdriver and put the blade tip flat along the edge of the gasket (from the side) and tap the screwdriver with the palm of my hand. I mentioned the other day when I brought in my car for an oil chnge they need to put on a new crush washer -- I was shocked when they asked me for one! So lockdown oil change went well until I torqued the drain plug to 42nm as per the manual and as per probably the most famous YouTube oil change video (when you Google Oil change Ducati Scrambler). JavaScript is disabled. Then I completely clean the plug and surrounding area, then just drain out the oil, replace/put … The crush washer used was not correct. If you have to thread the washer off then there is a problem. Reusing the old crush washer or installing the wrong one leads to over-torque and damage to the plug threads. I also use a torque wrench to tighten the drain plug. http://vid299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/iowahome/Car before folder/joshmeighan_zps0b1498d4.mp4, http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/iowahome/car and trailer/68camaro.jpg, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Seems odd. Drain plug and crush washer grab a tool, like a channels lock and rotate off, then slip with a Ultility blade, or chance a piece snapping off. I'm confident that the crush washer is there. I understand honda and acura use crush washers on the oil plug (sounds reasonable -- you have to use a new one each oil change). Gumby - The Green, Pimpin' Machine of Charleston, South Carolina. Oil drain plug crush washer orientation 05-05-2019, 05:32 PM. Using a washer that has already been crushed may work (a lot of people seem to do it) but it's not the correct approach. passatworld.com is not in any way affiliated with Volkswagen AG. Don’t use Teflon tape on those plug threads! The inner diameter of the washer is larger than the drain plug thread outer diameter. I always install a new washer. #9 • 4 mo ago Drain plugs are replacable. (See photos). I was having the oil change at a local chain. Hold the washer in a pair of pliers and heat it with a torch until it glows cherry-red. Oil drain plug crush washer – 14mm crush washer oil drain plug gasket replacement for Honda - OEM 94109-14000 Fits Civic Accord CRV Pilot Odyssey Motorcycle and More – Pack of 20 by Automajor. I am not sure what is worse, the ackward position of the oil filter, or getting the old crush washer off of the bolt. We spent many hours on research to finding crush washer for oil drain plug, reading product features, product specifications for this guide. This oil drain plug gaskets crush washers is for Subaru Baja Forester Impreza Legacy Outback STI WRX, see more vehicle details in the description part This 20 mm / 0.78 inch oil drain plug gaskets crush washers is needed for every oil change, it helps to seal the drain plug and oil pan surfaces. Clean catch can, try to work fast removing/reinstalling with washer and reuse what gets out before you can reinstall.....or just do it like ya said and drain then reuse. 99. This is the second oil change for me. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you have your oil changed at any service outlet other than a Honda dealer, remind them of the importance to use a new crush washer. The idea of a copper crush washer is to provide a proper seal without risking over-tightening the drain plug … I think the secret is to clean up the surface before installing the bolt. 4.6 out of 5 stars 56. No reason to change the oil drain interval. Discard the old washer at each oil change and replace with a new one. Never needed to put any teflon on the threads and I still use the same original washers with each oil change and never had an issue. Is that correct? When you pull your drain plug the shop vac will draw air in thru the drain plug and keep any oil from coming out. Is this common? That washer doesnt crush, look for yourself. This is what I usually do. The crush washer will just slide off. If so, either the 370 has a different drain plug than the Versa and is easier to get the "used" crush washer off, or you know of some trick to make it easy to remove. The gasket pops off and usually goes into drain pan. ! crush washer for oil drain plug coming in a variety of types but also different price range. Huh!? I usually needs a good cleaning by this time anyway. I did this several times a day for over a year. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, passatworld.com is an Volkswagen enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. The crush washer has a flat side and a curved side. Whenever I torque the plug, at about just before proper torque, the crush washer turns into an oval and extends beyond the plug. The dealer today said that I have to buy the plug and the crush washer together, as a unit. I'll be replacing it upon my next oil change, but I'm unsure which way the washer should face when it's properly installed. The crush washer doesn't do anything to extend oil life. I performed the first oil change on my 2015 570 and inadvertainly forgot to put the crush washer back on the drain plug (it fell in to the used oil and I didn't see it until I was disposing of the used oil). Thanks for the input. I've re-used my crush washer a few times and it's finally developed a slow leak. Re: "Crush washer" for oil drain plug. Get it as soon as Tue, Jan 12. I usually have to pry at it with a thin screwdriver blade to get it off the drain plug. People don't like it. You are supposed to buy new washers, which then crush down to fill the gap between plug and pan. Little did I know that the narrow flange on the drain bolt went "pop and then the remainder of the bolt went through the copper crush washer as the wrench made its "click". You just need enough to make the washer seat. Yep, these guys are right. 2000 GLS 1.8t Tip | Blaupunkt Honolulu | Eibach springs | Anti-glare Rear view mirrors | Monster Matts | Vision plus bulbs | 16" Borbet B wrapedin 225/50 RE730's | Nokian Hakke's Q winter tires, 2000 Black Magic Variant GLS, Tip, Leather, Weathertech liner, Joshua Wood Trim Kit, TT DV, Jetta Blue Mirrors, Bilstein Sports, GIAC tip chip, '99 satin silver variant, 5spd, swings, thule box, K&N panel filter, Colorado Intake, "S4-like intercooler vent, Custom 2.25"exhaust, SPAL EFK, Underdrive pulley. Or just forget ever having to deal with the drain plug again and get a Fumoto drain valve. Oil Drain Plug Crush Washer Kit. 3. mic a new one and an old one, no difference. Come join the discussion about Rangers, Sportsmans, Scramblers, Magnums, and others. 289 Posts . Less mess. Now you can reuse it and it won't leak. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. When you pull your drain plug the shop vac will draw air in thru the drain plug and keep any oil from coming out. I tell you, the last guy to change the oil almost caused some expensive damage: The oil drain plug was so tight that I had to put the 6-point wrench on it and hit the wrench with a hammer to get that plug out, then I had to grind off … never know, this forum knows Lol. Teflon solids are detrimental to your engine. 3. The crush washer acts as a gasket so that the plug will seal at the correct torque settings. (An ordinary plumber's torch will do.) Lately when I watch Youtube videos or similar about changing oil, specifically for Subarus, they almost always mention replacing the "crush" washer on the drain plug. Once it cools, take a file and file down any ridges or burrs until the washer is smooth again. Be sure not to inadvertently put the drain plug back on with two washers; it will leak. 2. From the factory, it's usually stuck to the drain plug with black paint. How many of you do that? It is a one-time-use washer. The washer likes to get stuck on the case until the oil is about 1/2 way drained, then falls off (I use a drain pan with a screen, this is how I found out) Yours might just be stuck on the case? Even 15 ft/lbs is too much for this drain plug, there have been too many cases of people stripping these things out. The crush washer is for the drain plug. by using my torque wrench. Also, there is no contact with the oil pan this way. Honda CRF250R 4 … Was it a rubber gasket or a crush washer. Just go buy a new one. No dirt and she seals well. I only recently started torquing the oil drain plug to the 22ft lbs. 6, M8 x 15mm aluminum crush washers. VW's with the aluminum drain plug and washer DONT need a washer put on each time. Get that crush washer on and a new one is best but I have used the same one in a pinch. I have used a pocket knife to sort of pry it. 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