Leak after oil change?
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Leak after oil change?
I have just done my first oil yesterday, which took me forever. Right now, the oil drain plug is leaking oil at very slow rate. I didn't change the drain plug washer. Is this causing the problem?
I have tightened the oil drain plug as far as I can without using much strength. This has slowed down the leaking. I hope I didn't screw up the thread of the oil draining pan. Is there any way to check?
Should I just replace the washer and see if that will solve the problem? Please give me some advice.
I have tightened the oil drain plug as far as I can without using much strength. This has slowed down the leaking. I hope I didn't screw up the thread of the oil draining pan. Is there any way to check?
Should I just replace the washer and see if that will solve the problem? Please give me some advice.
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Originally Posted by smokedhen
I didn't change the drain plug washer. Is this causing the problem?
Anyway, I've had success in changing those washers without the need to drain the whole pan. What I did was take out the drain bolt slowly (engine cold of course). When the bolt is ready to pop out, use the thumb on your free hand to plug the hole. With the other hand (or helper), swap the washer out with a new one (cup side up toward pan). Move thumb and insert bolt quickly. If done right, only a couple of ounces will come out. You can pour it back into the engine, but it didn't affect the dipstick reading. I did this on a Maxima (FWD) so the pan is right in front. Same principle. Torque on the bolt should be 25 ft/lbs.
I haven't changed the oil on a G yet, but how did you know it leaks? Wouldn't it leak onto the underbody cover or is there a hole in the cover right below the plug? Hope this helps.
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I'm glad to hear that my thread isn't messed up.
I stayed under the car and looked at it for at least 15 minutes. There is a hole in the cover. I hope that the washer is the problem.
Instead of waiting until monday to get the washer, where else can I get one?
I've checked autozone and they said they were out.
I stayed under the car and looked at it for at least 15 minutes. There is a hole in the cover. I hope that the washer is the problem.
Instead of waiting until monday to get the washer, where else can I get one?
I've checked autozone and they said they were out.
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Originally Posted by smokedhen
I tried 2 pepboys and 2 autozones, but none of them had it. I can't believe how hard it is to get these parts on a sunday.
If I find a 14mm drain plug washer, will it be good for our cars? Do we actually have a specific one for our cars?
If I find a 14mm drain plug washer, will it be good for our cars? Do we actually have a specific one for our cars?
Whatever you install, tho, make sure to check for leaks again when you are done.
You might want to check the mating surfaces for dirt or debris to ensure a good, flat contact.
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