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Do you need to replace washer every oil change?
If your gasket is a thicker plastic, it may be reusable and you don’t have to replace it every time you change the oil. These copper washers are not designed to be reused, and they should be replaced at every oil change.
Can you reuse a sump plug washer?
There are also crush washers, which need to be replaced after every use. There are a number of aftermarket (usually magnetic) sump plugs and washers – a large number of these have hard, flat, washers and can be reused a few times (< 10 times). The service manual will tell you if it’s to be replaced or not.
How much does it cost to replace an oil drain plug?
The general range is between $100 and $350, but there are some vehicles that cost more. You can get an oil pan gasket replacement for between $40 and $150. The part is not the most expensive part of the repair, but the labor can be very intensive.
Are all oil drain plug washers the same?
All drain pans are not designed the same which is why different drain plugs are required for different vehicles. There is as much engineering going into the oil drain plug as any other part or system on the vehicle. Some vehicles have a reinforced drain plug hole and others do not.
How much does it cost to replace a sump plug?
Do oil drain plugs go bad?
The drain plug is cheap, but if you aren’t cross-threading it when you install it or overtorqueing it, it should NEVER fail. And if you cross-thread or over-torque the new one, you are just as likely (maybe MORE likely) to strip out the pan.
Where can I get an oil sump plug washer?
They are only a few bucks for a bag of 100 at most parts stores, handy to keep in the garage and replace with every change, regardless of what the OEM washer was made of. All oil change shops use them, or are supposed to anyway.
How often should I replace my copper sump plug washer?
Unlike many other simple plain copper sump plug washers ( that deform / crush slowly over several uses )or copper washers with rubber/plastic insert that retain their ” springiness”. Suggest to Replace every time or buy a Fumoto valve. I don’t change the washer every time. I’ll bet that 90%+ DIY don’t. I have never had a leak.
Do you need a new drain plug and gasket every oil change?
No you do not. If the drain plug and washer (if equipped) is properly re-installed after an oil change, they do not need to be replaced with a new one with every oil change. You don’t need to replace the drain plug but it’s smart to replace the drain plug gasket with each oil change.
Where does the washer go when you change your oil?
I’ve recently had an inquiry about compressible washers. 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.