I loved that. Great pic of all the equipment. The most important, the bottle of Heineken. Haha.

 

OKAY so I'm 100 miles down to my next oil change. I just bought 4 quarts of mobile 1, mobile 1 oil filter, now I'm seeing this about a drain plug and washer. I know I can get a washer from the dealership, but the drain plug, is that necessary? doesn't it have a drain plug already? And if I do need to replace it, how much would it cost =).

 

..... you just need to replace the washer man....

 

Do we really need 4 quarts? Silly me only bought 1

 

 

You do know that the drain plug is what is currently keeping the oil from coming right on out of your car. It is already there, just take it off to drain the oil and replace it before you put the new oil in.

 

I knew that. First time tomorrow.

 

lol alright. its not hard, just take your time. Who cares if it takes an hour the first time, it'll take 10-15 minutes once you've done it a few times.

 

Ok I have a question... right now Im really broke and cant buy oil but I have some new Mobil 1 Synthetic thats 10w30 instead of the 5w30 I normally use. Will it be ok to use this oil this time if I get a new filter?

 

You picked a terrible season to switch to 10w30. I think I know of a tC owner running 10w40 around here but I live in California, land of the year round summer tire.

 

Exchange the 10w30 for 5w30

 

Okay guys. I bought the washer. So here's everything...

So it's called a Drain Plug Washer

 

lol you dont need a new washer...

 

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maybe not, but its a good to use a new one each time.
id rather be safe than sorry

 

It isnt a bad idea, but it isnt necessary each time. I inspect it each time, but only replace it every 5 changes or so usually. Hell, I have re-used the washer on some cars for 10 - 15 changes. I have never had an oil plug leak on a car I owned.

But, they are cheap, so if you go out and buy a few, it isnt bad to replace them while you are under the car I guess.

 

So 5w-20 is fine for an 06 scion tc right? I've in So Cal if that helps. I'm good and the filter is the right one right =)? I know i should be changing the oil right now instead of asking question, but I'd prefer to be entirely sure before I do it. It IS a CAR that I'm stuck with for the next 2-3 years.

 

And by the way, they charged me 1.50 for that stupid washer!

 

i think i got a 12 pack at the dealership for $3.75 lol

 

 

In between which intervals do you proceed to apply the heineken? i usually do so when the oil is draining.