Subaru oil crush ring
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Any parts store should have a generic pack of assorted drain plug crush washers. You don't have to get one exactly like the OEM crush washer, as long as it is similar to the stock one you will be fine.
Also, remember that as long as you do not overtighten the washer, you should be able to use it 2 or 3 times.
Also, remember that as long as you do not overtighten the washer, you should be able to use it 2 or 3 times.
Is it reusable? That's not a bad price if it's reusable.
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Take it to a store that specializes in fasteners and industrial fittings. You might be able to buy a while bag of them for a few bucks.
I wouldn't use a crush washer unless the manufacturer specifically mandated it. I don't like crush washers because they are too sensitive to torque.
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I have two Subaru, and I've bought the small bag of rings from Advance Auto. Every last one of them leaked. I buy a small bag of rings from Subaru for 0.89 cents each, they never leak. I think a standard crush washer would work just fine, too. Mine are 2006 and 2007.
Plenty of people drive for years without a seat belt and never had a problem as well.
I had a '04 Sentra Spec V. Got them from the dealer for 79 cents. Didn't reuse them.
I reuse them and wrap some pipe tape on the threads near the washer.
Fumoto drain valves are the way to go if you can safely run them on your car. I ran one on my Subarus, but not yet on my current car. On my current car I have reused the crush washers 3-4 times and not had any problems (and they are like $.21 from the dealer). I do religiously use a torque wrench (Craftsman Digital) and torque the bolt to the 33lb/ft specified in the manual but who knows how much of a difference that makes.
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You just bought a $30,000 + Subaru Tribeca and you are worried about $1.25 every 5,000 miles?
Use the OEM washer. Buy a dozen from genuinesubaruparts.com My dealer used to give me a few when I bought filters. I guess your parts dept is not one of the friendly type.
At the very least it will save the threads in your oil pan. My truck had the drain plug overtightened when I got it...I mean I had to use a hammer on the wrench to get the slightest bit of movement out of it. I had the threads chased, but I always torque the drain plug down to factory spec now to avoid damaging the threads since they are probably weakened.
Get a drain plug with an attached rubber gasket.
Yes, those are very nice.
yes i bought a $30,000 + tribeca I have owned 6 Subarus to date. i Dislike spending $30,000 + on a car and to spend $1.25 on a $.05 crush ring is simthing i can understand. Fortunately My brain can'tr quite synthisize any purchase over about $500. I however truely undersrtand $1.25.
Okay, we're starting to make some real progress here. Now we know it's a Subaru Tribeca; by chance would you know the year the car was produced sir?
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