apart from the fact they leak if you reuse them ,is there another reason why modern car manufacturers insist on changing sump plug washers
r15,
May 31, 7:16pm
i dont think i've ever replaced one yet, and so far none have leaked
johnf_456,
May 31, 7:34pm
r15: they do leak I have replaced a few on clients cars.
twink19,
May 31, 9:19pm
we replace them on every service we do
mike77,
May 31, 10:48pm
Ha ha, Sorry Dad, but I also can't be arsed replacing sump plug washers . No leaks though. now runs away to do another job half arsed!
sr2,
May 31, 11:26pm
There was a time when they were copper, we'd just anneal them (hope I spelt that one properly!) with a gas torch.
bjmh,
May 31, 11:34pm
I think Honda were the first to start this,now if i get a genuine Hyundai oil filter,they always sell a washer,is it because the washers are so thin ! i agree that you can get away with it most times.but every now and then a puddle of texas tea.
lookoutas,
Jun 1, 12:44am
It's called "Upselling"
"Would you like fries with that order!"Worth millions.
r15,
Jun 1, 12:59am
im not a professional mechanic. or anything else professional automotive, just had quite a bit of experience - just thought i should point this out
jrlaw,
Jun 1, 1:01am
Most thing not to do is do it up too tight!
johnf_456,
Jun 1, 1:23am
Ding! Same here
mugenb20b,
Jun 1, 2:27am
I only replace them if they look thin, or they are badly out of shape, or if they are made of fibre. I never had a car come back with a leaking sump plug yet. Copper and aluminium washers can be used 2 or 3 times over.
ginga4lyfe,
Jun 1, 2:44am
Iv only ever replaced a washer once, otherwise i just leave them to soak in hot oil then wipe them off before i use them ( to clean the crap off ), if its scored or rough then ill take a wire wheel or a grinding stone to it, otherwise i pop them back on do it up finger tight and then nip them with a spanner 1/16ths more, On my triumph it doesnt have a washer, though i did kinda replace the whole allen key plug with a brass hex headed one, still never leaks on me
johnf_456,
Apr 27, 10:09am
Yup, same here I always go the extra mile for customers. Even if its doing the odd thing for free.
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