Oil Drain Plug O-Ring...
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Oil Drain Plug O-Ring...
So I did my first oil change today after 5 years of owning the car...
BUT when i'm done and set the car back down, I found out I left out the drain plug o ring... Drove around for some time and went home, nothing's leaking or what not... Should I be worried about not putting it back for now? To my understanding the o ring just helps for better sealing, right?
I mean there's really no way to put the thing back without well doing another oil change right? hmmmm
BUT when i'm done and set the car back down, I found out I left out the drain plug o ring... Drove around for some time and went home, nothing's leaking or what not... Should I be worried about not putting it back for now? To my understanding the o ring just helps for better sealing, right?
I mean there's really no way to put the thing back without well doing another oil change right? hmmmm
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So I did my first oil change today after 5 years of owning the car...
BUT when i'm done and set the car back down, I found out I left out the drain plug o ring... Drove around for some time and went home, nothing's leaking or what not... Should I be worried about not putting it back for now? To my understanding the o ring just helps for better sealing, right?
BUT when i'm done and set the car back down, I found out I left out the drain plug o ring... Drove around for some time and went home, nothing's leaking or what not... Should I be worried about not putting it back for now? To my understanding the o ring just helps for better sealing, right?
It's doable ... but messy .
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Drain the oil and put a fresh one.
At least u did an oil flush once in a while.
Washer were used for purpose right?
And put a new one. Don't re use it.
Or if u dont mind checking under the car like dannobre posted,
Then leave it.
At least u did an oil flush once in a while.
Washer were used for purpose right?
And put a new one. Don't re use it.
Or if u dont mind checking under the car like dannobre posted,
Then leave it.
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Haven't had one for 10k miles, no leaks. I keep meaning to get a few and use them but I forget about it until its too late. They are a good idea to help prevent stripping the pan/bolt but it is not needed to prevent a leak.
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No… had one installed 2 years ago and it's still working like new! I'll just plug a tube on it and drain the oil in a pan 3 feet from the car…then close it an refill after changing the oil filter no need for a jack…
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