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Old 03-18-2004, 08:59 PM
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like the title says is there any way to fix or is it best to replace the drain plug?
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Default Re: oil leaking from drain plug? (t0ekn3e)

go down to honda and ask for a oil drain plug washer. im sure they will give it to you for free..
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thanks man
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A DRAIN PLUG SEAL IS 5 CENTS,A MOTOR WITH NO OIL AT 7000 RPM IS DEAD
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how do u get them for a nickel, i get ripped off big time, like almsot a bucks each maybe 80 cents. wackness
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Default Re: oil leaking from drain plug? (t0ekn3e)

crush washer, 50cents @ the dealer
Old 03-18-2004, 11:47 PM
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*REMEMBER* It is rcomended to replace them with every oil change!
Old 03-18-2004, 11:58 PM
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If anything, at least flip it around when you change your oil. They do cost a pretty penny from the dealer.
Old 03-19-2004, 12:21 AM
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make sure its tighten up correctly also
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might have to re-tap it and get a bigger drain plug if you stripped it
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Default Re: oil leaking from drain plug? (SikCivic)

ive never replaced the crushed washer on both my LS and b20 motors ,..ive also had no problems with leaks either though
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Default Re: oil leaking from drain plug? (2.0 EK)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.0 EK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive never replaced the crushed washer on both my LS and b20 motors ,..ive also had no problems with leaks either though </TD></TR></TABLE>

i never did till last time guy at honda dealership game me one...its not that big of a deal it also gets in the way

this is really not very complicated
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RTV ownz me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

no kidding
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hodna gave it to me for free
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Default Re: oil leaking from drain plug? (SikCivic)

I usually change mine every other oil change.
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i should start doing that
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Mine gets changed every single time.
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Have the same problem
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Your Honda charges you for crush washers?
Wow major gayness!
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what is RTV, what does it do?
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