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Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:15 PM
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Crush Washer

Today I was doing my first oil change and no one knew the size of the crash washer at Auto Zone and asked me to bring it in.

I took it to 3 different places and no one had the size I need and the last place gave me a washer with rubber on the inside and said it would work better. Now I know that first how the heck does no one have the right size crush washer? Whatever, but they gave me this thing and it just doesn't seem right.

So the questions:
Should I use or try this washer with the rubber on the inside?
Should I just use the existing crush washer?
If not what's the best thing for getting the crush washer off?
Where does everyone get there crush washers from?

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Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:18 PM
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Ok so forget about he getting the crush washer off I got that covered now that I've cooled down a little. But the rest of the questions please help!
Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:20 PM
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they are less than $1 at the dealer. i just picked up 3 spares yesterday
Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:21 PM
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heres the deal. This is the only thing I go to the dealer for after my Evo purchase, but you should buy the factory oil filters and crush washer. They are actually reasonable for a change anyways at 5 to 6 bucks for both of them. I usually buy the 3 pack for a little discount and less seeing those suckers at the dealership. Factory equipment works best in this situation.
Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:23 PM
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I've been using Moble one filters for a while so I'm ok with them but thanks for the info on the washers...So I guess quick question? What do I do tonight?
Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:32 PM
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Bump...If any one can help me tonight I have a 100 mile drive tommarow!
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Nothing dont worry about it at all. Go to the dealer soon and snap a handful up. they are like a buck a piece. Enjoy that Evo.
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Usually the crush washer can survive one or 2 more oil changes. You're supposed to change it every it comes off, but if you give it a tight squeeze it should be okay.

Jiffy Lube doesn't even change out your washer. Hell, you'll be lucky if they put the old washer back in.

Hell, you'll be lucky they snug the oil drain plug.
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Ok thanks!
Old Jun 30, 2004, 08:37 PM
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No Jiffy Lube's problem is there don't watch how much oil they put in and I guess they where told if you put to much in it won't hurt the car. I've drain over 5 qt's out of my old lancer from them.
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