TinmanTC

What happens if you dont use a crush washer? Ive changed my oil 3-4 times already and never used a crush washer, I dont think the dealer used one when I got 3 free oil changes.

Never saw one even when I did the first oil change.

HeathenBrewing

what makes you think your dealer didnt use one?

most likely, you may end up loosening the plug via normal road vibration and causing a drip if the washer is worn.

i reuse my washers 3 times before replacing them. never a single drip.

SciontCya

Use them.
Over time, they get thin and/or don't seal well.
It's cheap insurance.

HeathenBrewing

Be careful!

When I did my 1st change, the washer was attached to the pan. Initially, I thought they didnt install one, but upon closer inspection, it was just siezed to the pan.

A double washer is worse than no washer at all.

ilovemybox

wow what is a crush washer ive always changed my oil and there is a washer on the drain plug and its aways there when i put it back on

CSUnited14

lol bump for this...

stew32

I've never changed the washers that originally came on my vehicles and never had a problem with the plug loosening while I drive. I put a little wheel bearing grease at the head of the plug and on the washer and never had a leak.

Ragnar

Silly question, but where should I go to get the crush washers?

jct

dealership they go for dirt cheap

tc4joe

some dealerships are cheap...the closest dealership to me wanted to charge me like a $1.25 each for the washers...

supraman21

I change my every time i do an oil change. They give it for free at the dealership next to my house.