Copper crush washer

[daleharrison]

Originally Posted by jwight

Re-used the washer on the recent oil change, but will replace it the next time. Think I saw a post about them being 7 bucks from the dealer - booooooguuuuuus as the car guys would say. Anyone have a source or know the size so we can get these at a realistic price? Thanks!

Might want to check Lowes in the "fastner" section. They have a section for automotive fastners and I think they have copper washers. Seems like I bought some for my VW Beetle years ago. That was when copper was alot lower in price.

[Dave Van]

They seem worth about 21 cents to me let me know when you find them for less than a buck for a six pack

Yea...that's about what they are worth....but two washers should take me through 50,000 miles then I'll worry about it again!

[Kermit]

Any auto parts store has a selection behind the counter - you just have to make sure you don't have a dufus counterperson who doesn't know they are there. You may need to bring your own ruler, calipers or replacement washer to check their selection.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by redbluff

john

Did you change yourself? If so where did you get your filter? Looking to change mine shortly

Bought the Mobil 1 and oil filter at Wal Mart - $27 total. Went to one of the local CarX places and walked through the change with one of the guys there - $10.

[redbluff]

WHich filter did you end up using?

[jwight]

Originally Posted by redbluff

WHich filter did you end up using?

For better or worse, the Fram TG6607 Tough Guard. xcrew229x and I are the guinea pigs for that filter I guess - in spite of lots of advice not to use Fram filters.

From the oil change thread:

[Evilution]

I really don't believe the thickness of the washer is all that important. Just not too thin and not too thick.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by Evilution

I really don't believe the thickness of the washer is all that important. Just not too thin and not too thick.

This look about right?

[Nicholas]

Just checked Honda Ridgelines' VTM fill plug crush washer ... 26 mm OD - 22 mm ID but made out of aluminum ... any thoughts???

[penncove]

Originally Posted by Evilution

32mm OD, 22mm ID.

hmm 22 id . That rings a bell. Thats the standard BMW drain washer. I have hundreds. Cost me .18 from IMC. only 29mm od though. should still work.