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Subject:Re: crush washer
From:george jannini
Date:Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:25:02 -0400

I have never had a problem with needing to use a used crush washer in a
pinch, (ha!) and it isn't as if you're going to be facing a gusher or
anything.

If you need it now try FLAPS.

Geo/ATL

On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 3:05 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> I use the one that was on my drain plug when I got the van in 2001.  It's
> never leaked.  I bought a replacement when I ordered my first set of oil
> filters but still haven't had a need to use it.  That's about 25 oil
> changes.  I know people have trouble with leaks at the drain plug, but I
> never have.
> Edward
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 2:06 PM, Stuart <ve3smf@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > The part number is in the manual.  I usually buy ten at a time from NAPA,
> > as you need one each time you change the oil.Cheers!Stuart
> >
> >
> >      On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:28 AM, Stan Shapiro <
> > mail@STANSHAPIRO.COM> wrote:
> >
> >
> >  What type of crush washer do you use for the oil drain plug?  Where can
> > you
> > buy them?  Gowesty had sent out an aluminum washer with their oil change
> > kit, but they don't sell them individually.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > stan
> >
>