Is it okay to use a nylon washer in the oil drain plug? The filter came with a copper, but I had already put a nylon ring on before I noticed?
Does anyone have some advice for a first time DIY?
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Quote: Is it okay to use a nylon washer in the oil drain plug? The filter came with a copper, but I had already put a nylon ring on before I noticed?
Does anyone have some advice for a first time DIY? |
I would go put the copper one on. It is a one time use collapsible and can withstand the heat variations.
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Do you think I should drain the oil to replace the nylon ring with the copper one?
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Quote: | Do you think I should drain the oil to replace the nylon ring with the copper one? |
Shouldn't be necessary. Just be quick about it. You might have to top off your old if you let too much out.
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A friend bought an oil filter for his 735iL that came with one of those plastic washers... it leaked. The normal copper (sintered?) washers seem to work much better.
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Lance is right, if you're quick about it you can just top off.
On the other hand, buy a Mityvac 7201 anyway.  Useful for oil changes, and also for draining oil and then putting it back without even getting dirty. I've done this a couple of times for various projects (last one was the temperature sender in my sump cover).
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