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Oil plug leak after I changed oil

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by AME219, Dec 5, 2019.

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  1. Dec 5, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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  2. Dec 5, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    The wife's 2010 Highlander still has the original factory copper washer and no leaks. This is not a gasket or a crush washer. My 2012 Tacoma has a Fumoto valve since my third oil change so...
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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  4. Dec 5, 2019 at 11:55 PM
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    I have been using those cheap light blue plastic washers on all my vehicles since the 1980's, and never had a leak at the drain plug. They'll last 40k+ but I replace with a new one every three to four oil changes (about 35K). I bought a bag of 40 about 15 years ago for less than $10, if I recall correctly, and have about quarter bag left. About 50K ago, started using an EZ valve on the Taco; it has an O-ring and it hasn't leaked yet. I had a Fumoto on wife's Lexus for a time and used the plastic washer over the Fumoto washer because it was thicker and oriented the valve right where I wanted it. I no longer advocate a Fumoto or EZ valve on a sedan because it sticks out too much, but we can discuss that on another thread.
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2019 at 12:14 AM
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    I have had EXCELLENT results using Nissans copper crush washers on all oil changes I do on Toyota vehicles. To this day it is the only Nissan product I will ever touch and endorse for usage on another vehicle.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2019 at 12:39 AM
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    I'm 64 and have always done oil changes on my vehicles myself.
    That's a lot of oil changes.
    Never replaced an oil plug washer...and never worried about it...

    ...until now. :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2019 at 12:56 AM
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    I've done many oil changes over the last 30 years, on the many different vehicles I have owned, and likewise never replaced an oil plug washer. I've never had one leak.
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:05 AM
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    Drain it, remove washer, check for damage, install new washer, torque, wipe. Put the same oil back in.
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:15 AM
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    Yup thats the way to go put mine on after 1st 5k oil change no leaks whatsoever at 177k now. If you change oil often or have the shop newbie techs do it good chance will strip plug eventually after numerous oil changes.
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2019 at 3:08 AM
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    This! I use the copper Toyota OEM drain plug washers also (after each oil change throwing away previous one). Torque drain plug to 28 ft lbs. My guess OP is inferior washer from Advance Auto Parts, to possibly cross threaded drain plug to not properly torqued. If I had to roll the dice it's the drain plug washer. It's up to you when and how you want to change it.
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2019 at 5:30 AM
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    how does one unlock a car with a tennis ball?
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    There is a youtube video where they poke a hole in a tennis ball, position the hole over the door lock, smack the tennis ball with the palm of their hand, and the car unlocks. The claim is that the air pressure into the lock, unlocks it. There is no way, no how. It’s fake.
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    ah ok thanks. wasnt sure if there was an "actual method" or if you were just making it up.
     
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  14. Dec 6, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    I have used a few wraps of folded teflon tape at the head of the bolt for as long as I can remember with no leaks ever. :crapstorm:

    Just be sure the tape doesn't accumulate and get into the pan.
     
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  15. Dec 6, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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    Lol for future reference just keep using the original crush washer until you notice it starts dripping. I’ve never replaced a single crush washer on any vehicle I’ve owned. I’ve been doing oil changes for 15 years. Is that the technically proper thing to do, no. But it’s never failed me so I’m not changing it lol
     
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    Wondering if putting a fumoto oil drain valve would solve all the failed or misaligned washer concerns. One change over and you don't have to worry anymore about leaks. Makes it an easy DYI on the weekend and or when you have your next oil change....Lots of videos on them - check them out.
     
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  17. Dec 6, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    Agreed.... I have been doing the same for 55 years with the same result. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)
     
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  18. Dec 6, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Done this a few times for people

    grab a shop vac, remove oil fill cap and put vac hose on oil filler neck and turn it on vac

    unscrew drain plug and remove washer from plug
    put on new washer and install drain plug
    turn off vac and put oil cap back on

    look, no mess
     
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  19. Dec 6, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Please not the stupid fumoto thing...F#@#
     
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  20. Dec 6, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    You guys must also be the same kind of people who run their spark plugs into the 200,000 mile interval before ever even considering touching them as well.
     
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