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Crush washer for oil change?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by glennv, May 5, 2009.

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  1. May 5, 2009 at 5:02 AM
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    I was searching online for a replacement filter so I could change the oil on my new Tacoma. I came across a writeup for 05-07 Tacomas hoping to find a part number. The writeup mentioned a crush washer that needs to be replaced. I've never seen this on any other car that I've done service on.

    What is this? Where do I get it? From the dealer? My truck is a V6 2009.
     
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  2. May 5, 2009 at 5:06 AM
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    You can get it from the dealer... it's a washer that goes around your oil drain plug... I don't use them - and have no issues... :)
     
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  3. May 5, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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    When I first did my oil change I purchased one. That was the only time. Like Delmarva, I don't use it.
     
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  4. May 5, 2009 at 5:10 AM
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    My dealer always just throws it in the box when i purchase the filter.
     
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  5. May 5, 2009 at 5:12 AM
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    Just did my 9th oil change last nite. Still the same washer, no problem.
     
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  6. May 5, 2009 at 5:22 AM
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    +1. Sometimes you have to ask for it, but they have never charged me for it...they just toss one in the box.
     
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  7. May 5, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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    Yea, done 3 oil changes so far, same washer as the day it had 000014 on the odo. No issues. Never had any issues never replacing them on any other vehicle either...
     
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  8. May 5, 2009 at 6:10 AM
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    Get a Fumoto drain valve.
    No washer worry and great convenience.:)
     
    Joe B, May 5, 2009
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  9. May 5, 2009 at 6:16 AM
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    I must be in the minority here, but my truck/bikes always get new crush washers. They're cheap and easy so I replace them. I tend to obsess over leaks.
     
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  10. May 5, 2009 at 6:20 AM
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    i havent ever replaced crush washers, and I do oil changes daily. No problems.
     
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  11. May 5, 2009 at 6:23 AM
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    My dealer charges for everything!
    They put a washer in the box then charge 6.99 for the filter. :confused:
    I bought a box of 10 online $30 shipped from a dealer in NH.
    Got bunch of crush washers in the same box for free.
    My dealer can keep their stinking washer/filter combo!
     
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    I’ve had my taco for 5 years with same washer. No issues.
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    +1 for Fumoto
     
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    I reused the same crush washer I bought the truck with every time I changed the oil. It's currently between the fumoto valve and the pan and no leaks.
     
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  16. Aug 5, 2018 at 2:06 PM
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  17. Aug 5, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    Order my filter off Amazon .Crush washer usually comes with it
     
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  18. Aug 5, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    Those sky blue plastic washers work well also. Change every 3-4 oil changes as they do get brittle; otherwise, they do the job.
     
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  19. Aug 5, 2018 at 3:04 PM
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    If it starts to leak, it will be a very, very slight leak, not a big dripping a puddle leak. When removing the drain plug, look for wet or drip. If need, replace the washer with a new one, no leak, no new washer needed.
     
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  20. Aug 6, 2018 at 3:28 AM
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    did 30 or so oil changes never replaced washer
     
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