crush washer on drain plug?

[IndestructibleYaris]

Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.

[sh0rtlife]

Originally Posted by IndestructibleYaris

Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.

mostly true, really depends on the last monkey who tightened it....with the exception of aluminum oil pans tending to need to have them replaced

[robkay]

Originally Posted by IndestructibleYaris

Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.

Thanks for commenting on that. I was just wondering about this. Years ago I had asked a guy I was acquainted with, who owned an auto shop, whether it was necessary to change it every time. He said, "Nah!"

I've always done it anyway, but next change I think I'll try just reusing the one that's on there. Maybe change it every 3rd time or something.