Noob oil change question

Hi all, changing my oil today and after I pulled the plug I noticed this metal piece around where the drain plug goes in. Is this a gasket or is it supposed to be on there? Its stuck on pretty good and I dont want to damage it by messing with it.

 

Try this
https://youtu.be/V7DZDrA3XMU

 

Nothing in the video about the gasket tho... I used to work at a quick lube and this seems like a gasket to me... but like I said it's on there really tight so I dont want to pry it off if it's meant to be there

 

That's a gasket. Some people reuse them without issue. Others, like my self, change them every time. Use a small screw driver and gently remove it if you aren't going to reuse it

 

Thanks that's what I thought but just wanted to ask.. I've got extra gaskets so I'll pry it off and replace it

 

OEM paper gasket. All Yotas as far back as forever use them. Most dealers will sell them for a buck. Or if you buy OEM filters on Amazon, they are usually included. My dad never replaces it and never has any leaks. I replace every other oil change. They can get stuck pretty good over time, eventually you'll need a razor blade to scrape it off.

 

had the same issue last oil change, i left it and also put new one on.

 

Looks like a copper coated aluminum crush washer on the OP's vehicle.

 

I see a blue paper gasket that has some oil dripped on it much like the ones I put on my 1st gen.

 

Yup, its definitely metal. It came off with a few taps with a flathead screwdriver.

@kahanabob I dont think it's good to double up on gaskets...?

 

Now the next thing is to figure out how much oil this beast takes... I've heard 6 to 6.2 qts which is really a pain in the butt... why cant it just be five like most vehicles?

 

I remember those drain plug washers being Aluminum, 6.2 Quarts is the correct capacity but some guys just throw in 6 and call it a day.

 

I measured it out... ugh

 

I do too, don't feel bad, lol.

 

Haha if leavin out the .2 quart of oil kills it then it wasnt much to start with. Dump in 6 and you’ll be fine.my little 99 i had called for 5 1/2 quarts. I always ran 5, no problems at all. 189000 when i let it go.

 

Probably wont hurt anything. But generally speaking, it's not a good idea to double up on any type of gasket. You're also losing a bit of thread engagement that way too

 

i was afraid i would scratch the pan and screw up something. next time i will try to get them off.

 

Valid concern. Maybe use an old credit card or something similar.

 

it is called a crush washer they will give them to you at dealer when you buy there worthless oil filters

 

lot of dum asses in the world