Oil drain plug gasket??? - Honda Pilot

JRBassitt · 03-18-2004, 05:43 PM

Going to change my 2004's oil for the first time. Just realized it has a drain plug gasket. Before I remove the plug I want to buy a new gasket. What kind does it come with. Fiber...??? Metal gasket with the rubber liner on the inside...??? or what.
Any help would be appreciated.

I love this site. Lots of interesting Honda Pilot facts.

davemac · 03-18-2004, 05:47 PM

crush washer... aluminum I believe

Art · 03-18-2004, 07:54 PM

Yep, it's an aluminum crush washer. I buy a dozen at a time at the dealer. Runs a whole $1.40 or so. They love my big purchases...

Sage_EX · 03-18-2004, 08:43 PM

Glad your dealer is sooo generous. I've been ordering my filters from HandA, just ordered a few more, and washers, we'll see if I get Filtech's or Fram's.

Depends on who I get at the dealer. One guy charges me 5.50 with the washer (No charge) and the yong punk charged me $24.xx once, I started to walk out and the manager saw me leaving in digust (and saying, no way in hell am I paying that!) promptly my bill was chopped in half. Haven't been back.

JW

fireflock · 03-18-2004, 09:35 PM

I just bought a six-pack of filters for $27.90 (plus $3.95 S+H, mine were part of a larger order) from the site sponser, www.hondacuraworld.com and it came with 6 crush washers.

They list the filters in the car care section, instead of the Honda Pilot section, so it took me a while to find them.

http://www.hondacuraworld.com/Mercha...tegory_Code=CC

ndusyn · 03-23-2004, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRBassitt
Going to change my 2004's oil for the first time. Just realized it has a drain plug gasket. Before I remove the plug I want to buy a new gasket. What kind does it come with. Fiber...??? Metal gasket with the rubber liner on the inside...??? or what.
Any help would be appreciated.

From those who do their own oil changes (and have done more than a few on the Pilot), is it really necessary to replace the washer each time? Just curious what the experience has been ...

**colorider** · 03-23-2004, 08:10 AM

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Originally posted by ndusyn

From those who do their own oil changes (and have done more than a few on the Pilot), is it really necessary to replace the washer each time? Just curious what the experience has been ...

It's simply just good practice as it is a "crush" washer to help reduce the risk of stripping the threads in the pan. In a pinch, turn it over and use it a second time - just be careful.

Cheap insurance IMHO.

Art · 03-23-2004, 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by ndusyn

From those who do their own oil changes (and have done more than a few on the Pilot), is it really necessary to replace the washer each time? Just curious what the experience has been ...

I would recommend it. IMHO, better safe than sorry...

ndusyn · 03-23-2004, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by colorider

It's simply just good practice as it is a "crush" washer to help reduce the risk of stripping the threads in the pan. In a pinch, turn it over and use it a second time - just be careful.

Cheap insurance IMHO.

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Originally posted by Art

I would recommend it. IMHO, better safe than sorry...

I like cheap insurance ... especially when there's good reasons! Thanks for chiming in, Colorider & Art ...

booger · 03-23-2004, 09:58 AM

If any of you guys that change your own oil ever have problems with the aluminum crush washers leaking slightly, try copper washers.
I've always been a fan of copper washers, they're not as soft as aluminum, but they seal better.
I wouldn't go out of my way to find them (I have a supply of them), but they do work very good if you're noticing any leakage.

Colorider, learned this in the days of owning a Triumph

**colorider** · 03-23-2004, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by booger
If any of you guys that change your own oil ever have problems with the aluminum crush washers leaking slightly, try copper washers.
I've always been a fan of copper washers, they're not as soft as aluminum, but they seal better.
I wouldn't go out of my way to find them (I have a supply of them), but they do work very good if you're noticing any leakage.

Colorider, learned this in the days of owning a Triumph

Ha!!! Anyone that has owned a Triumph soon learns about oil leaks - and vibrations - and lucas electrics........

BTDT

booger · 03-23-2004, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by colorider

Ha!!! Anyone that has owned a Triumph soon learns about oil leaks - and vibrations - and lucas electrics........

BTDT

Lucas.... Prince of Darkness!!

You know why the Brits drink warm beer?
Lucas builds their fridges!!

Sage_EX · 03-23-2004, 06:54 PM

Ever looked at the Lucas switch closely, you can see it has 3 operating positions:

OFF-DIM-FLICKER

JW

AlH · 03-23-2004, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by booger
If any of you guys that change your own oil ever have problems with the aluminum crush washers leaking slightly, try copper washers.

Whoa! Copper and aluminum can react if placed together. Probably not a good idea to use a copper washer on an aluminum oil pan.

booger · 03-24-2004, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by AlH

Whoa! Copper and aluminum can react if placed together. Probably not a good idea to use a copper washer on an aluminum oil pan.

Hey, maybe that's what keeps them from leaking

Seriously, I've been using them since 1974 on all my motorcycles (which have aluminum casings) and cars (all american with steel pans) and haven't had a problem.

It probably takes more than the 6 months they are on to have a reaction, or the oil film stops it.
G.

03-18-2004, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
JRBassitt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oil drain plug gasket??? Going to change my 2004's oil for the first time. Just realized it has a drain plug gasket. Before I remove the plug I want to buy a new gasket. What kind does it come with. Fiber...??? Metal gasket with the rubber liner on the inside...??? or what. Any help would be appreciated. I love this site. Lots of interesting Honda Pilot facts.

03-18-2004, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
davemac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NE Mass Posts: 385 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	crush washer... aluminum I believe __________________ current: '11 Acura MDX previous: '11 Pilot EX-L '04 Pilot EX-L '03 Pilot EX-L

03-18-2004, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Art Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,424 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep, it's an aluminum crush washer. I buy a dozen at a time at the dealer. Runs a whole $1.40 or so. They love my big purchases... __________________ 07 Town and Country Touring-Linen Gold Pearl w/ dark khaki interior. Former vehicle:'03 Pilot- Nighthawk Black Pearl EX-L All-Season Mats- DIY-Lund Air Deflector, Rear Splash Guards,Side Steps, Wood Dash Kit, Fog Lights, wheel locks, crossbars, Sirius Orbiter, Many wwong items Wife:07 Accord LX- Alabaster Silver Metallic w/black interior '49 Chevy Styline Deluxe sedan(My toy)

03-18-2004, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sage_EX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Glad your dealer is sooo generous. I've been ordering my filters from HandA, just ordered a few more, and washers, we'll see if I get Filtech's or Fram's. Depends on who I get at the dealer. One guy charges me 5.50 with the washer (No charge) and the yong punk charged me $24.xx once, I started to walk out and the manager saw me leaving in digust (and saying, no way in hell am I paying that!) promptly my bill was chopped in half. Haven't been back. JW __________________ JW '04 Sage EX, Husky liners Front and 2nd, Rear OEM Cargo Tray, Cargo Cover, Mud Flaps, Wheel Locks, OEM Towing Package, Full Size Spare, WWong's Foam Pad Kit, Cloudrider Spectare Mesh Grill, Thule Rack, more to come!

03-18-2004, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
fireflock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 233 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just bought a six-pack of filters for $27.90 (plus $3.95 S+H, mine were part of a larger order) from the site sponser, www.hondacuraworld.com and it came with 6 crush washers. They list the filters in the car care section, instead of the Honda Pilot section, so it took me a while to find them. http://www.hondacuraworld.com/Mercha...tegory_Code=CC __________________ 2004 Silver Starlight EX-L --------------------------------------------------------------- Rear Mud Guards, All Season Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Tow Package, PA11-HON iPod stereo interface

03-23-2004, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
booger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 248 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If any of you guys that change your own oil ever have problems with the aluminum crush washers leaking slightly, try copper washers. I've always been a fan of copper washers, they're not as soft as aluminum, but they seal better. I wouldn't go out of my way to find them (I have a supply of them), but they do work very good if you're noticing any leakage. Colorider, learned this in the days of owning a Triumph

03-23-2004, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sage_EX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 146 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ever looked at the Lucas switch closely, you can see it has 3 operating positions: OFF-DIM-FLICKER JW __________________ JW '04 Sage EX, Husky liners Front and 2nd, Rear OEM Cargo Tray, Cargo Cover, Mud Flaps, Wheel Locks, OEM Towing Package, Full Size Spare, WWong's Foam Pad Kit, Cloudrider Spectare Mesh Grill, Thule Rack, more to come!

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