Drain plug washer

Hey guys, anyone know where to buy a washer for the drain plug?

Thanks

 

Auto parts store?

What kind of washer you looking for?

 

I'm guessing just the one that goes on there before you put the bolt back on? I'm not really sure

 

You mean like for the engine oil pan? I usually go to the dealer for such things. The clerk had hundreds of them in a couple of bags.

 

I just put my drain plug back on dirty. I don't need to wash it, but you could always get one of those fancy ultrasonic parts washers?

 

Unless it's been collapsed by some ham fisted oil changer, or it's a cheap plastic deal, the washer should last many changes. I'm still running the original on my '04.

But if you need one, dealer or parts house is a sure bet. It's a cheap bit.

 

Oil plug crush washer?

I just clean mine off and reuse.

 

You can buy them in bulk on Ebay. Usually cheaper than driving to the dealer if you don't go there very often.

 

I buy them in bulk. Same as oil filters and cabin filters. Its nice to keep maintenance things on hand. I also change it every oil change. So cheap for peace of mind.

 

My local Toyota parts guy now throws one in with every filter no extra charge.
Amazon has them at about $8 for a pack of ten.
I change mine every oil change and save the used ones for the oil changes I do for my wife's sisters cars.
I used to use them at least twice but with a free one who cares.

 

Okay, so you are needing the oil drain plug washer.

 

+1

 

Use a Fumoto valve and never worry about it again

 

I'd be on that in a heartbeat if I had a skid there. But since I don't, my logic is that I have wrenches in my garage to deal with traditional drain plugs. I probably won't have 6 quarts of oil with me in the case I lose my oil in the off but possible chance that the valve inadvertently opens.

Another potential issue for those without skid plates, it is leverage to ream on your oil pan if you catch a rock or road debris. With most vehicles I wouldn't be too concerned, but my drain plug points straight down.

 

My Toyota parts guy gives me one for every filter I buy. I buy six filters at a time.

 

Thanks guys!

 

Yes, our dealership parts gives one for each filter. The washers used to be copper ones but now they give the gasket material ones.