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May 8, 2013 | 11:26 AM

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evoyang87

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Originally Posted by Secret Chimp

Good Stuff Bluedot!

The only things I think that need clarifiying in the step by step above are;

1. When replacing the oil drain plug, make sure you removed the old copper crush washer and that you replaced it with a new one. The oil drain plug washers are not reuseable.

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I just ordered my AMSOIL filter along with 5 quarts of AMSOIL, which should be coming here within a few days. After reading this, I got scared because now I'm wondering if I need to replace my oil drain plug as well and I'm not too sure what the old copper crush washer is. Also, if I do need to replace it is there a specific type/brand I should go with or can I just find one that works at a local auto store or even a dealer?

May 8, 2013 | 11:53 AM

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Davo

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Crush washers can be had all over
It is usually stuck at the end of the threads on the drain plug
Once threads are good and hex part has square edges then drain plug doesn't need to be changed

May 11, 2013 | 06:23 AM

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evoyang87

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Originally Posted by Davo

Crush washers can be had all over
It is usually stuck at the end of the threads on the drain plug
Once threads are good and hex part has square edges then drain plug doesn't need to be changed

Thanks man. I'm going to start today, so hopefully everything goes well.