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Old 03-16-2020, 05:41 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Brooklyn View Post
Hey guys,

TLDR: Used new crush washer for first time changing oil. Think I may have overtorqued the drain plug. Oil appears to be originating from the middle part of the drain plug.


Looking at your photos, that is not the correct oil drain plug. The correct plug has a large flanged surface below the head that seals against the crush washer. It should look like this



What you appear to have is a conventional bolt and an oversized washer. Little wonder it doesn't seal.
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