Oil pan nut but missing washer
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Recently bought a used 4D 2006 Civic EX. The previous owner did his own oil changes and I noticed after emptying the oil from the oil pan that there was no washer with the nut. I had to finish the job and so was forced to put the nut back without a washer and fill up with new oil.
How important is this washer? Will I get by until the next oil change or does this washer serve some crucial function whch I presently don't understand.
How important is this washer? Will I get by until the next oil change or does this washer serve some crucial function whch I presently don't understand.
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The crush washer is a safety seal. When oil gets hot, it gets thinner, it can seep out the threads. The 1 time use washer crushes between the bolt head and pan, creating a seal.
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http://www.handa-accessories.com/civmaint01.html
^^^ there selling a 6 pack of those. I bought them. & I change it after every oil change
^^^ there selling a 6 pack of those. I bought them. & I change it after every oil change
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i just started changing mine after every change, you can get the washers at napa too. honestly you can get away with using the same one a few times. ****, i never changed it on my first 7th gen, and never had a problem.
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i got a bunch free from my old dealer parts dept. but if you buy it theyre like 10 cents each
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You can use the same washer several times. I prefer to change it every time though. The washer cost almost nothing to purchase, so you might as well change it every time. Better to be safe, than sorry.
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hmmmm lol i never replaced mine.... i just did the oil pan on my b18 and i go outside to a puddle of oil oil seal is fine its coming from the drain and it has a washer but its prob bad.... ill have to try this befor i get a new oil pan...
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