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

[travajante]

Makes it very easy for crazy people to pull a prank ...

Won't keying be a lot easier than getting under?[emoji16]

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[12vdc]

Makes it very easy for crazy people to pull a prank ...

And the added protrusion on the sump makes it more prone to hit objects, that I'd be more worried running on low oil indicator unnoticed. This quick release is better suited for stationary engines like gensets.

[StockEngine]

I change my oil every month or so. I feel better when I hear the click on my torque wrench. than seeing this protrusion of a jig.

[travajante]

And the added protrusion on the sump makes it more prone to hit objects, that I'd be more worried running on low oil indicator unnoticed. This quick release is better suited for stationary engines like gensets.

Really depends on where the hole faces. I won't recommend em on downward facing drains. Those I've got sit on side & out the way.
For those who prefer traditional plugs, you may wanna opt magnetic. Better yet, go Dimple.
https://www.drainplugmagnets.com/

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[shadow]

Really depends on where the hole is on the pan.

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So not recommended for all vehicles.


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[shadow]

I remember I only changed only a couple of times on my 99 Civic about fifteen years ago. Only because my brother-in-law who’s a certified Honda tech gave me a bunch of those washers.

Before and after that, I just reuse them. Heck, I don’t even torque wrench the plugs.

The reason of diying is not only to save money, but also peace of mind that it was done right.... by you.

This is Philippines’ largest car forum.
How cool is that?


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But you can supervise, I even bring my own tools that I buy in the US for the mechanic to used and instruct carefully. step by step what should be done at least accordinf to the service manual that I could find on the internet. That's the advantage of living in PH, labor is cheap. DIYing without doing the actual dirty works. [emoji3526]




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[StockEngine]

So not recommended for all vehicles.


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all drain holes are located at the bottom of the pan. additional protrusion isnt really helpful..

[shadow]

all drain holes are located at the bottom of the pan. additional protrusion isnt really helpful..

Siguro recommended sa SUV mga matatas ground clearance


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[travajante]

all drain holes are located at the bottom of the pan. additional protrusion isnt really helpful..

Bottom, yes, but most are side-facing, sir.

[travajante]

So not recommended for all vehicles.


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Always best to check in detail before any mod, sir. In this case, the vehicle's drain placement & orientation.

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