Drain Plug Washer
#1
Drain Plug Washer
Everytime I change my motor oil, I always have trouble removing the washer off the drain plug. It feels like it is almost bonded onto the washer and it is not possible for me to remove...Has anyone had this problem and have any good recommendations? Would it be that I overtightened the plug when I changed my oil the previous time?
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
#2
I believe it is pretty much supposed to be like that to make sure the seal is tight and that you don't leak from the plug.
I can't remember exactly what the torque spec is but I think it's somewhere in the 22-25 lb. ft. range for the drain plug.
I can't remember exactly what the torque spec is but I think it's somewhere in the 22-25 lb. ft. range for the drain plug.
#5
oh i meant how do you remove the old washer from the drain plug...that's the problem i'm having...it just doesn't want to come off after trying to pry it...I have new washers but i can't get the old washer off the plug...thanks for your response
#7
Just as Edmond stated just take a flathead screwdriver to it and just hit it off of the pan it shouldn't harm anything I do it everyday since I work on them. Its normal for the gasket to stick to the pan due to pressure of tightening the plug and the heat from the engine oil inside.
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