Oil change

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So mad at myself that I did not change out crush washer.
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Got an extra 1/3 of a turn on drain plug

Hopefully the slightest trickle stops.
 
I used the same crush washer that came from the factory for 14 years on my Subaru and it never leaked a drop. It's not the end of the world.
 
Just curious, how can you tell you "got an extra 1/3 of a turn"?

I have reused many times when the washer looked perfect (like new) but I typically like to use a new one. You should be fine. Check for leak a few times ...

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Nevermind, looks like you have a leak?!
 
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help prevent the pot holes out there, but also causes problems for drivers in the rain.
 
Another reason I've used a Fumoto valve on my truck. I haven't had to remove/reinstall a drain plug or crush washer on it in 16 years.
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Seriously though, 80% of my reason for using a Fumoto valve is convenience. 20% is to keep from accidentally cross-threading or stripping the oil pan. I know chances are small if you're careful, but it happens.
 
Originally Posted By: Zee09
Did you see his socket wrench?


Yep an old school bone wrench. I don't like them but some guys use them for oil changes, they work.
 
I normally use a 5/16 hex, used an 8mm and was able to get better torque and the bolt tightened up a bit more didn't move much less than a 1/4 turn
 
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Originally Posted By: Trav
Just use a shop vac and drain nothing, remove bolt, change washer and put it back in.



That's a very neat trick! I would have never thought of that thinking it may suck the oil out and ruin my vac ... lol

Mx5miata,
Did how did u fix the problem?
 
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The vac trick is definitely something else. That extra bit of torque I got did the job, dry as a bone now. I will make sure I have a few crush washers on hand from now on.

Thanks again for sharing the vac trick.
 
Originally Posted By: Trav
Just use a shop vac and drain nothing, remove bolt, change washer and put it back in.



I use that same trick when changing sensors in the cooling system, never spill a drop.
 
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