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Which Material For Washer Under The Oil Screw ?


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Hi guys I´d like to ask you which material you use for sealing ring under the oil screw. I already trid couple of washers but still have a drop of oil on the screw after I change the oil. I used a plastic or cuprum washer but still have a drop of oil there. Or do you use some of the sealing or is better to put only the screw without the sealing ?? I used OEM toyota filter for my 1991 LS and there was no washer in the box. Thanks guys !

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Hi guys I´d like to ask you which material you use for sealing ring under the oil screw. I already trid couple of washers but still have a drop of oil on the screw after I change the oil. I used a plastic or cuprum washer but still have a drop of oil there. Or do you use some of the sealing or is better to put only the screw without the sealing ?? I used OEM toyota filter for my 1991 LS and there was no washer in the box. Thanks guys !

When I order Toyota filters and washers, the washers are aluminum. I think it's important that the thickness and the ID of the washer be correct.

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For a number of years now, I have used nylon gaskets for the oil drain plug.

In my opinion, aluminum gaskets are not good. I know that numerous auto manufacturers use them; however, they are so hard that it is very easy to overtighten the drain plug and strip the threads of the oil pan.

I did this on an Acura Legend I used to own. Since that time, I have used the nylon gaskets. They compress enough to seal tight and last a long time.

They are readily available at Auto Zone and Advance.

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