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Nov 10, 2007 | 08:49 AM

2002f2507.3LPS

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oil changes...

do you guys replace the oil drain plugs copper gasket every oil change? i seem to have a hard time finding the part at auto zone or napa, they never have it. so i was wondering if i could just use my old one. the old one is well almost new, it was put on when i last had the oil done. so would a second round with it be bad?

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Nov 10, 2007 | 09:03 AM

rbaker6336

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I have never replaced the washer on my truck

Nov 10, 2007 | 09:09 AM

IDPisan

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If ya put a fumoto drain valve in you'll never have to worry about the washer again.

Nov 10, 2007 | 09:37 AM

2002f2507.3LPS

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If ya put a fumoto drain valve in you'll never have to worry about the washer again.

well im really considering that option. but heard its slow to drain the oil. will see..

Nov 10, 2007 | 11:51 AM

Supercab

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Isn't it just a M14 copper washer that we need?? I just changed mine for the first time (first time I personally have changed the oil in my engine) and they are readily available where I am.

Nov 10, 2007 | 08:56 PM

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I always use a new copper washer. O'reilly's has them in a 3 pack here.

Nov 10, 2007 | 09:26 PM

JOE-M

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You can use it twice without a problem. The M14 washers will work and they are the easiest to find.
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Nov 11, 2007 | 07:11 AM

Diesel Man 03

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I change my gasket every time I change my oil but I use the plastic ones that you get at Napa.

Nov 11, 2007 | 07:15 AM

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Ive changed my oil on all my vehicles my whole life and maybe twice have had the need to change the copper washer.

Nov 11, 2007 | 09:03 AM

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I very seldom ever change a copper one.
I do torque the drain plugs to specifications, which is about 27.5 ft lbs. on this engine in our application.

Nov 11, 2007 | 09:13 AM

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The Fumoto might be a little slower but I like just putting the drain can under the valve and flippin the lever! Now if they could just make a drain valve in the bottom of the oil filter life would be grand!!!

Smokie

Last edited by Smokiesman; Nov 11, 2007 at 09:25 AM.