when changing ur oil, how often should the little washer for the drain bolt be replaced? i know honda says to change it everytime, but do u guys really do that?

 

EVERYTIME!! I ruined my oil pan by not changing it. A hundred dollars out of your pocket or 50 cents, your choice. You might get them for free, last time I got one the guy gave it to me for nothing; maybe he liked my face.

 

how could it ruin your oil pan?

 

and where can i get those washers? (i have a moroso oil pan)..does that make a difference? thanks.

 

It is called a crush washer. It is soft aluminum and is crushed slightly as you tighten the drain plug, it helps to create a tight seal. If you reuse the washer you will eventually started to strip the threads on the oil pan itself. I was stupid and ignorant when I first got my civic ( my explorer did not have a crush washer) and did not replace it. I changed my oil probably three times before I ruined the oil pan.

You can get them at any Honda dealership for pretty cheap. I don't know if your Moroso oil pan will make a difference, but I would get the washer to be safe.

 

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I'm skeptical, too... I re-use mine a few times then get a new one. But they're pretty cheap. If you cross-thread the bolt, then you can't blame the washer for that.

 

I replace it every time. Yeah, it increases my operating costs by $0.00005/mile, but it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, so I splurge.

(And I'm not making that number up, either.)

 

http://www.hparts.com

Part number: 017187
Price: $0.18

Price at local dealers: About $0.25

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BeerMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is called a crush washer. It is soft aluminum and is crushed slightly as you tighten the drain plug, it helps to create a tight seal. If you reuse the washer you will eventually started to strip the threads on the oil pan itself. I was stupid and ignorant when I first got my civic ( my explorer did not have a crush washer) and did not replace it. I changed my oil probably three times before I ruined the oil pan.

You can get them at any Honda dealership for pretty cheap. I don't know if your Moroso oil pan will make a difference, but I would get the washer to be safe.</TD></TR></TABLE>


on my civic i have 186,000 miles on it and i have never changed it and have had no leaking problems or any oil pan problems ... just dont overtighten the bolt and you wont mess it up dont blame a washer for your stupidity

 

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on my civic i have 186,000 miles on it and i have never changed it and have had no leaking problems or any oil pan problems ... just dont overtighten the bolt and you wont mess it up dont blame a washer for your stupidity </TD></TR></TABLE>

Listen you ****, I blamed myself for my stupidity. Good for you *******, I am really ******* happy you've never had a problem with it. Use a washer or don't use a washer, In all honesty I don't give a **** what you or anyone else does with their washers. Go stick them on your thin little ****. I gave my recommendation.

btw: I never mentioned that I bought the car used with 120k on it. It may have been the previous owners fault. But I don't go around blaming anyone other than myself.

 

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Listen you ****, I blamed myself for my stupidity. Good for you *******, I am really ******* happy you've never had a problem with it. Use a washer or don't use a washer, In all honesty I don't give a **** what you or anyone else does with their washers. Go stick them on your thin little ****. I gave my recommendation.

btw: I never mentioned that I bought the car used with 120k on it. It may have been the previous owners fault. But I don't go around blaming anyone other than myself.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn man, calm the hell down. I'd hate to see what you do if someone commented on something you said in real life.

As for replacing the crush washer, I bought about 20 of them at once just for the sake of having them, but I've never replaced the washer and it's never leaked. Use a torque wrench and don't over-torque the bolt; that's how you screw up your oil pan.