Washer for oil drain plug missing? Kind of urgent. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

qqzj · 02-07-2014, 01:42 PM

Just did the break-in oil change. Actually I am in the middle of it. Everything went okay. But I could not find the used washer in the drain pan or on the plug. I am really confused whether I should put on my new washer or not.

Any quick suggestions or share your experience? I remember there was an old thread on this, but I cannot find it. Any help? Thanks.

qqzj · 02-07-2014, 01:48 PM

Sorry, I tried to delete this thread. But I do not know how. Anyway, I finally managed to peel the OEM washer from the oil drain plug. It was hard. But it finally came off. Now I am in peace. Thanks a lot.

TM · 02-07-2014, 01:50 PM

I haven't done an oil change yet, but doesn't your new oil filter come with a drain plug gasket?

Apoc · 02-07-2014, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM

I haven't done an oil change yet, but doesn't your new oil filter come with a drain plug gasket?

They aren't packaged together but if you ask for a oil filter they usually add the crush washer.

frslee · 02-07-2014, 01:56 PM

Oil filter doesn't come with drain gasket, you mean oil drain bolt comes with gasket?

Yes it does, but you'll have to remove it from the bolt if it's first time oil change. I think the factory sprays the pan after everything is assembled, so the gasket is attached to drain plug for the first time.

gasket = crush washer

Apoc · 02-07-2014, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qqzj

Sorry, I tried to delete this thread. But I do not know how. Anyway, I finally managed to peel the OEM washer from the oil drain plug. It was hard. But it finally came off. Now I am in peace. Thanks a lot.

lol it's usually painted on from the factory and requires some angry force to get it off.

mav1178 · 02-07-2014, 02:03 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...13&postcount=1

TM · 02-07-2014, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc

They aren't packaged together but if you ask a oil filter they usually add the crush washer.

I was basing my information on this site and a couple of others.

http://subaruonlineparts.com/advance..._description=1

Does it usually not come with the gasket (i.e. if I went to the dealer to get an oil filter)?

Is this washer different from the gasket that comes with the filter?

mav1178 · 02-07-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM

Is this washer different from the gasket that comes with the filter?

Washer in question. The site you referenced above packages a crush washer w/ the oil filter (there's two part numbers listed for the oil filter if you look at the listing).

-alex

qqzj · 02-07-2014, 02:43 PM

It is not. Actually the washer is quite expensive for what it really is, $1.20.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM

I haven't done an oil change yet, but doesn't your new oil filter come with a drain plug gasket?

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qqzj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: MDX, Camry Location: SF, CA Posts: 399 Thanks: 54 Thanked 69 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry, I tried to delete this thread. But I do not know how. Anyway, I finally managed to peel the OEM washer from the oil drain plug. It was hard. But it finally came off. Now I am in peace. Thanks a lot.

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