Does drain plug washer is really required to replace every oil change?

**akosijhay** · July 30th, 2019 08:07 PM

Hi everyone,

Does drain plug "washer" is really required to replace after a change oil? The reason is, I inquired a non-casa shop and ask for quotation of a change oil. To my surprise, it cost 90 pesos for the washer alone. Akala ko makakatipid ako ng onti kapag hindi casa, since they also charge me for drain plug washer everytime na magpapa change oil ako hehe.

90 pesos is a small amount, but hey katumbas na rin un ng isang budget lunch meal.

TIA!

**dr. d** · July 30th, 2019 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by akosijhay

Hi everyone,

Does drain plug "washer" is really required to replace after a change oil? The reason is, I inquired a non-casa shop and ask for quotation of a change oil. To my surprise, it cost 90 pesos for the washer alone. Akala ko makakatipid ako ng onti kapag hindi casa, since they also charge me for drain plug washer everytime na magpapa change oil ako hehe.

90 pesos is a small amount, but hey katumbas na rin un ng isang budget lunch meal.

TIA!

for an item that normally costs pennies, 90 bucks is highway rubbery.
some replacement oil filters even include it in their package, free.

chances of leak are less, if one used a new washer and not re-use the old washer.

**StockEngine** · July 30th, 2019 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by akosijhay

Hi everyone,

Does drain plug "washer" is really required to replace after a change oil? The reason is, I inquired a non-casa shop and ask for quotation of a change oil. To my surprise, it cost 90 pesos for the washer alone. Akala ko makakatipid ako ng onti kapag hindi casa, since they also charge me for drain plug washer everytime na magpapa change oil ako hehe.

90 pesos is a small amount, but hey katumbas na rin un ng isang budget lunch meal.

TIA!

I do my oil changes. the washer gets damaged over time even with the right torque anyways. replace it every after oil change(6 month interval)

**Wh1stl3r** · July 30th, 2019 08:25 PM

Those are crush washers designed to get compressed to maintain a good seal with the pan. Used ones might not seal well anymore. That's why it's prudent to just replace them every oil change.

**sirkosero** · July 30th, 2019 08:27 PM

Palitan tuwing oil change. Bilhin mo sa casa kung gusto mo. Wala pa 50 pesos isa nyan.

Or bumili ka sa lazada. Murang mura lang. Nasa 200 isang pack of 10

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**baludoy** · July 30th, 2019 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by sirkosero

Palitan tuwing oil change. Bilhin mo sa casa kung gusto mo. Wala pa 50 pesos isa nyan.

Or bumili ka sa lazada. Murang mura lang. Nasa 200 isang pack of 10

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tingnan ko iyong sa lazada.

badtrip wala sila for mitsubishi.

**StockEngine** · July 30th, 2019 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by baludoy

universal ba ang mga ito bro?

hyundai uses aluminum washers. this is better for high temp applications imo.

we use copper washers for high pressure gas systems. for low pressure nylon/fiber washers.