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Old 01-14-2005, 04:26 AM
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is it really nessary to replace the washer every time you change the oil???

and my washer is stuck to the oil pan

i changed my oil twice and i'm not leaking oil

forget the free oil changes i'll use those later much much much much later
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Old 01-14-2005, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hornet_on_flower
is it really nessary to replace the washer every time you change the oil???
YES!!!!

change the washer all the time!!!

because once the washer is torqued down. (not a lot just snug) it changes shape. and with every 500 miles it expands and contracts with the washer and oilpan. once you releve the pressure of the washer it doesnt hold its shape. and youll get leakes. ive seen it in the business dont do it. trust me.

you need to use your oil changes ina certain ammount of time you know. why change your own oil now. isnt free better?

the motors today dont need an oil change so often.

from my experence i change my oil with castrol synthitic and run 10,000 on an oil change, 5,000 on a filter
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can't i get like/use a nylon washer???
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Yes, you should change the crush washer each time you unbolt the drain plug.
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ok next oil change i'll do that only got 4k more miles to go lol
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please don't tell people that you can go 10K on synthetic oil
its just not the smartest thing you can do
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