Sump plug washer

[mattie007]

Doing an oil change later tonight. Do I need a new sump plug washer as one didnt come with the filter.

[lawrence-zs180]

Always best to change them.. I tend to do the sump bolt as well but thats not as necessary unless its mega old

[Steves Cleenz]

i never change it, infact i done oil changes on both the car and van today, so the car one has been undone 4times now and not changed it

[Zippy Saloon]

Only ever changed them if they leak (iirc none ever has!) or if I happen to have one by some flook - God knows how many oil changes I've done on my cars + family & friends over about 30 odd years.

[peterzs]

I'm lazy and use a sucker outer, down the dipstick tube.

Do it every 6 months or so, but last time took it to Nationwide for filter and oil, charged extra ?10 to take the undertray off!!!

I know Ritchy will say you leave all the swarf and crud in the bottom of the sump, but its such a bind dropping it out the plug hole. Either goes up your arm or over the drive.

Maybe I could suck it out then undo the plug and wont have the same amount to rush out.

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[Steves Cleenz]

I'm lazy and use a sucker outer, down the dipstick tube.

thats the first time i have ever heard this lol

[mattie007]

Thanks all, put me at ease a little!

[talkingcars]

thats the first time i have ever heard this lol

Popular in the US, especially at drive through service centres.

[mattie007]

Fat lazy yanks! Pete you should know better!

[stamford]

For what they cost, a few pence, change it!

[peterzs]

Soooo easy, couple of pumps, the old oil gets sucked out and can easily be poured into a container.

No mess. No climbing underneath. But you do leave a bit in the bottom of the sump, thats why I do it every 6 months or so.

Wonder how many garages use this method. ;););)

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