I changed my oil the other day and noticed oil on the garage flood this morning. Got under the car and can see a drop of oil from the drain bolt. Checked it and it's tight. I'm guessing the crush washer is shot. I'm going to get a new one, but the oil only has about a hundred miles on it. Can it be reused?

 

you can reuse it but make sure you dump it in a brand new container so you dont contaminate it. and besides, whats the piont. just buy new oil.

 

Its not how old the oil is....its what you may pour into the motor by doing that. Not worth taking a chance on saving a $$$ on oil .

 

yeah I would buy new oil ........you could keep the other stuff around for lube..ie seals, gaskets etc....

 

I would make sure you drain it into a brand new or very very clean oil pan and make sure nothing falls in your oil. You could always use a strainer or like a wire mesh in your funnel when you pour the oil back in your engine. Sure why not.

 

Change it quickly and just add what you lost...should def be less than 1 qt

 

Great idea, or stick your thumb in it to buy more time, just make sure its not hot!

 

That's what I was thinking! lol Any body know of hand what size crush washer I would need?

 

Go to the dealer, than are less than $1.

 

well it will be a good way to flush your motor

 

+ 1

Or if you can wait a couple of days...I'll send you one tom morning...lol

I got about 15 of the factory ones...

 

No the bolt that's in my Greddy oil pan ig bigger, like a 22mm.

 

oh ok...thought it was stock pan...

 

Greddy pan? Aluminum... You might have the beginnings of a stripped plug. May need a helicoil...

 

Is it synth' or dino'? If it's dino', change it; if it's synth', you might wanna re-
use it. Depends on your pocket's condition.

 

I just plugged it w/ the thumb while replacing the washer. That fixed it. Thanks everyone.

 

pppffft. how come nobody thought of that at first. haha