I have heard that you can safely flip a crush washer over and use it twice but not the life of the vehicle.
I never seemed to have a nylon gasket fail on me either.On the other vehicle it seems to be a nylon and has not leaked from several oil changes.
Originally Posted By: Dave9
Huh? Oil plug gaskets typically last for the life of the vehicle, failure is not expected. You didn't put some kind of oil flush chemical in that ate up the original gasket did you?
Not exactly. We've had several vehicles that used a drain plug with a rubber gasket built in, after a while they loose their thickness and leak. Recently changed the plug on the Liberty because it was seeping, and it wasn't cause it was loose (fact that thing was tight!), the rubber was just shot. It was the first change for us anyway and that's a mandatory item for me. Also had a vehicle with the nylon, no issues with them as I changed them out every couple oil changes.
Now the GTI on the other hand has a goofy plastic plug and rubber o-ring. I replace those every time contrary to people saying they can be reused.
I didn’t realize VW had that set up. Is that similar to what current model Toyota Tacoma’s use?
Funny because I have never, in 44 years of driving replaced one. I just cannot fathom how they would NOT seal after years of use. And if it does fail what's the worse that can happen....a could of oil spots in my driveway?Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Oil drain plug gaskets should be changed every time.
Copper, aluminum, plastic, nylon - buy a bag of them for your and you don't have to worry about it.
+1
Never heard of someone re-using it for life of vehicle. They arent expensive.
Not true, sold lots of themHuh? Oil plug gaskets typically last for the life of the vehicle, failure is not expected. You didn't put some kind of oil flush chemical in that ate up the original gasket did you?
Regardless, yes it should be fairly reliable, but don't over-torque and crush it.
AmenNo harm in a nylon washer.. I’ve used nylon when oe wasn’t available but I do prefer and will normally buy oe crush washers along with filters. But don’t sweat it just change ‘‘em out each oil change.
I didn’t realize VW had that set up. Is that similar to what current model Toyota Tacoma’s use?
So buy a bag of your favorites and toss 'em in the glove box. Bingo!Never heard of someone re-using it for life of vehicle. They arent expensive. the cost isnt a factor usually-its just having one around when the oil change happens that sucks! Most people don't plan as far as the gasket when they pick up their favorite oil and ecore at Walmart