Just stopped by and if anyone is interested I bought the 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 10w-30 and the Mobil 1 oil filter M1-110 for about $32. The jug alone is $28.99 and right now they are doing a special promotion where you get a Mobil 1 filter for free (up to $11.99). Since it is $12.99 for the EVO they discounted $11.99 so all I paid for the filter was $1.

So my quick question was is it absolutely necessary to change the crush washer when changing my oil?

 

I went through 3 oil change before replacing the crush washer so it is not really necessary.

 

Good lookin out neighbor. I prefer walmart at about 24 for the oil and oem with a crush washer for about 7.50. But you might be lookin at a special drive to fairfield or Roseville for the filter. But ya a new washer is more an insurance for a good seal but you could reuse the old one.

 

If you are tired of replacing crush washers, you should look into a Fumoto valve. Makes it easier and I hated that the washers cost a grip.

 

dont you get one free if you buy an oem filter from the dealer?

 

No problem

Yeh most likely Roseville (about 30 min away). Where in Norcal are you located? Visit any meets?

 

i think walmart by my house has it for 22 a gallon but i went with amsoil won't look back think one of the best oils

 

There's a smallish meet every friday in Natomas btw. Its kinda slow right now but will pick back up when it gets warmer.

 

Walmart for the Mobil 1 5-qt jug (varries between $22-24) and a OEM Mitsu filter for ~$4.50 is the way to do it. I've never replaced the crush-washer, I know I should and always did on my S2000, but after over 3 years still no drips, leaks, or even seepage.

 

That fumoto valve is slick!! I really don't find it to be a problem getting out a wrench but would be kinda cool to be able to just turn a valve.

 

I have done 12 oil changes on my IX and probably the same amount on my VIII, when I had it, and have only changed the crush washer once. As long as you don't over torque it it should be good for a while.