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Originally Posted by roddy
I didn't really like the loose fit either. The next size down is like a standard Honda drain plug (14MM?), and is just a bit too tight. I've been using the OEM size replacements for about 20 oil changes (95,000km, changed every 5,000). The fit is a little wonky, but the seal has been good. I only had one very minor leak, and that was my own fault.
I much prefer the thick aluminum style drain plug gaskets (washers), but hesitate to use them. For anyone who does their own oil changes, you've probably noticed how short our drain plugs are...after breaking it loose, it seems like it only takes a couple of turns, and it shoots out of your fingers and into the bottom of the drain pan. Using the thicker style plug gasket would effectively shorten the depth of the plug that much more. I'm probably over thinking that a little bit...
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I haven't changed the oil yet myself (only had 3 so far), still have a bunch of free ones, and apart from my first change, where I found a bunch of oil pooled in the skid plate from what I can only assume is a tech's incompetence. I have not noticed any leaks with the factory drain plug/washer combo. Probably will not deviate from it once I start doing them on my own.