Quick oil plug question

BoneZ · 09-12-2015, 11:56 AM

I bought a magnetic oil plug and it has a washer on it. I see the factory plug does not. Do I need to use this washer or simply just the crush washer like the factory?

BoneZ · 09-12-2015, 12:09 PM

The logical side of my brain says not to use it because then I'm stealing between the oil pan and the washer and not the oil pan and the bolt. But then the other side of my brain says I'm overanalyzing this, which I often tend to do.

40 to 332 · 09-12-2015, 01:02 PM

I had the same question when I first purchased my magnetic drain plug a couple of years ago. Given that there was a fairly large gap between the threaded portion of the plug and the head of the plug, I elected to use both washers … with the solid washer placed on the plug first, followed by the copper crush washer. Never had an issue with leakage provided I snug down the plug. Trust this helps.

BoneZ · 09-12-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

I had the same question when I first purchased my magnetic drain plug a couple of years ago. Given that there was a fairly large gap between the threaded portion of the plug and the head of the plug, I elected to use both washers … with the solid washer placed on the plug first, followed by the copper crush washer. Never had an issue with leakage provided I snug down the plug. Trust this helps.

That large gap was mainly the reason for my question. I was feeling the same way.

Trips · 09-12-2015, 02:00 PM

I'd say to use the crushed washer.

I personally wouldn't use what amounts to be a washer.

axmea? · 09-12-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

I'd say to use the crushed washer.

I personally wouldn't use what amounts to be a washer.

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BoneZ · 09-12-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

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Originally Posted by Trips

I'd say to use the crushed washer.

I personally wouldn't use what amounts to be a washer.

I ultimately didn't use the washer and just used the crush washer. It seems to be fine.

IDZRVIT · 09-13-2015, 10:37 AM

Use either washer but not both. Both will make a seal. The mating surface on the oil pan is quite flat and there isn't a problem making a leak proof seal. When I owned my Z's I never used a crush washer - just a plain washer and I never, ever had a leak. Don't overthink this. It's a simple mechanical seal.

BoneZ · 09-13-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Use either washer but not both. Both will make a seal. The mating surface on the oil pan is quite flat and there isn't a problem making a leak proof seal. When I owned my Z's I never used a crush washer - just a plain washer and I never, ever had a leak. Don't overthink this. It's a simple mechanical seal.

Normally I wouldn't have given it a second thought, but I find myself being over anal about anything on the Z. It's like new parents syndrome.

09-12-2015, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	Quick oil plug question I bought a magnetic oil plug and it has a washer on it. I see the factory plug does not. Do I need to use this washer or simply just the crush washer like the factory? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

09-12-2015, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	The logical side of my brain says not to use it because then I'm stealing between the oil pan and the washer and not the oil pan and the bolt. But then the other side of my brain says I'm overanalyzing this, which I often tend to do. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I'd say to use the crushed washer. I personally wouldn't use what amounts to be a washer. axmea? likes this. __________________

09-13-2015, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Use either washer but not both. Both will make a seal. The mating surface on the oil pan is quite flat and there isn't a problem making a leak proof seal. When I owned my Z's I never used a crush washer - just a plain washer and I never, ever had a leak. Don't overthink this. It's a simple mechanical seal. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 452 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	I had the same question when I first purchased my magnetic drain plug a couple of years ago. Given that there was a fairly large gap between the threaded portion of the plug and the head of the plug, I elected to use both washers … with the solid washer placed on the plug first, followed by the copper crush washer. Never had an issue with leakage provided I snug down the plug. Trust this helps.