Picture of Crush Washer for Oil Drain Plug? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

bbkmrmhsnjvd · 05-24-2009, 12:02 AM

Hey Guys,

I apologize if this seems like a silly question, but I've already tried several Google queries and a forum search and have found no definitive answers.

What type of washer is supposed to be used when replacing the drain plug on the oil pan for a '95 Camry? The local parts store has been selling me these M12 size all-rubber washers, and I'm not sure that this is the right choice.

I also saw some nylon ones, and also a metal one with a rubber ring around the inside.

Can someone provide me with a definitive answer for what type of washer is supposed to be used?

Thanks!

500KCamry · 05-24-2009, 12:23 AM

A copper crush washer works good.

Mike Gerber · 05-24-2009, 09:00 AM

The OEM washer is actually a fiber washer. Go to a Toyota dealer and get one. They are about $1.50.

Mike

hurl · 05-26-2009, 02:41 PM

I always ask for a few when picking up something else and they toss a few in for nothing.

DFBonnett · 05-26-2009, 03:26 PM

I just buy the parts store crap off the rack and torque to spec. Never had a problem.

***projektvertx*** · 05-26-2009, 04:27 PM

Well, the Toyota washers are made of some type of fiber. They cost 75 cents at the dealership. For something so simple, I would say just go to the dealership and get it

hill8570 · 05-26-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by projektvertx

Well, the Toyota washers are made of some type of fiber. They cost 75 cents at the dealership. For something so simple, I would say just go to the dealership and get it

I wish I had your dealership. List is like $1.25. P/N 90430-12031 for pretty much all of rigs I know about. Used to be able to buy them in packs of 10 for a bit of a discount.

***projektvertx*** · 05-26-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hill8570

I wish I had your dealership. List is like $1.25. P/N 90430-12031 for pretty much all of rigs I know about...

I go to Lafontaine Toyota if your interested

They also do 9.95 oil changes...

SamKT · 05-26-2009, 09:22 PM

The most popular type among manufacturers is aluminum crush washer. These are soft and certainly cheaper than copper especially with copper prices sky high several months ago.

Just get one from the dealer, and as long as you don't jam it full force one will last years. Make sure you tighten enough however.

Plastic ones are used once. They also like to crack if you don't use a torque wrench to tighten.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbkmrmhsnjvd

Hey Guys,

I apologize if this seems like a silly question, but I've already tried several Google queries and a forum search and have found no definitive answers.

What type of washer is supposed to be used when replacing the drain plug on the oil pan for a '95 Camry? The local parts store has been selling me these M12 size all-rubber washers, and I'm not sure that this is the right choice.

I also saw some nylon ones, and also a metal one with a rubber ring around the inside.

Can someone provide me with a definitive answer for what type of washer is supposed to be used?

Thanks!

ShotgunCheeks · 05-29-2009, 06:54 PM

just ask a tech for some those things are a dime a dozen they should give it to you for free.

islandboy57 · 05-29-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gerber

The OEM washer is actually a fiber washer. Go to a Toyota dealer and get one. They are about $1.50.

Mike

Yeah, that's the one I use. I think it's a rip off but it works perfectly everytime. I just buy them when I buy oil filters.

SamKT · 05-29-2009, 11:27 PM

I did pick up a fiber once, but others were aluminum. As mentioned, I had no need to change it for a looong time now.

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Originally Posted by islandboy57

Yeah, that's the one I use. I think it's a rip off but it works perfectly everytime. I just buy them when I buy oil filters.

islandboy57 · 06-01-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SamKT

I did pick up a fiber once, but others were aluminum. As mentioned, I had no need to change it for a looong time now.

I actually had no clue that there was a crush gasket on the Toyotas when I first started changing my own oil. Like you said, they were fine. Now that I know they're there and they're only $1.50 though - I just change them. Bad experience with a leaky ATF crush gasket (I decided to re-use it ONCE) makes me inclined to just change 'em.

Works out fine though, between friends/family there are five Toyotas I maintain (or help maintain) and it's nice that they use the same crush gaskets.