Oil drain plug washer

[Willie G]

The local dealer was unfortunately out of drain plug washers today when I went in - (WTF???) anyway, the parts guy sent me down the street to Advance Auto Parts for help.

Back by the oil display they had a replacement drain plug and washer section. Found an OIL-TITE brand three-pack of M14 crush washers (#65310) for $2.14 OTD.

Suzuki's price was $1.65 each.

 

[Over_Easy]

The local dealer was unfortunately out of drain plug washers today when I went in - (WTF???) anyway, the parts guy sent me down the street to Advance Auto Parts for help.

Back by the oil display they had a replacement drain plug and washer section.  Found an OIL-TITE brand three-pack of M14 crush washers (#65310) for $2.14 OTD.

Suzuki's price was $1.65 each.

Okay, learn me. I've changed my oil just by removing the drain plug and just putting it back in (w/out stripping it).

I never saw a washer. Should there be? What am I missing here?

 

[Willie G]

Well, since you've put it all back together it will be hard to see, but there is a crush washer on the drain plug - looks a lot like a spark plug washer if you've seen those (not used on a tapered seat plug, however).

You might want to use one of the parts microfiche services available on the web - look at the exploded diagram of the oil pan and there it is.

I use JT Motorcycle Parts: JT Link

The drain plug is item 6, PN 09247-14036; the washer is item 7, PN 09168-14004.

HTH.

 

[Over_Easy]

Well, since you've put it all back together it will be hard to see, but there is a crush washer on the drain plug - looks a lot like a spark plug washer if you've seen those (not used on a tapered seat plug, however).

You might want to use one of the parts microfiche services available on the web - look at the exploded diagram of the oil pan and there it is.

I use JT Motorcycle Parts: JT Link

The drain plug is item 6, PN 09247-14036; the washer is item 7, PN 09168-14004.

HTH.

How often/when does the crush washer need to be replaced?

 

[300Busa]

It is just a metal washer that appears to be part of the plug. It took me a couple of times to even know it was there. I just changed my oil today in matter of fact, still works good.

 

[Sloto200]

crush washer is supposed to be changed with every time you remove the plug... most people dont bother but it can cause your drain plug to leak a bit. The washer, when brand new has a "lip" on it but after you use it, it flatens out. Is why most people dont even know its there.

 

[Over_Easy]

crush washer is supposed to be changed with every time you remove the plug... most people dont bother but it can cause your drain plug to leak a bit.  The washer, when brand new has a "lip" on it but after you use it, it flatens out.  Is why most people dont even know its there.

Next question: Is this some special washer only from Suzuki dealers or is it a generic washer that can be picked up from any HoPo?

Any sizing/type measurements?

 

[Willie G]

OE - you might want to re-read my first post....

 

[GSXTacy]

lol

 

[Sloto200]

Thanks for the tip Wille! I'll go buy a pack as i'm about to do an oil change myself!! Amazing how a Suzuki dealership can be out of such a part... they didnt even have header gaskets when i went to buy some... i've had to order oil filters as well...

 

[Wag]

I change that washer every time. It can be a bit*h to get it off some times but nothing a pair of clippes won't handle.

Nice to know it's generic enough to get without having to go to the dealers for 'em.

--Wag--

 

[Willie G]

I noticed today that Auto-Zone carries the same line of parts (Oil-Tite) as Advance. This particular store did not have #65310 but that may be a store stocking issue.

AZ also had (and I purchased) Prestone DOT 4 brake fluid.

 

[Frantik1]

The local dealer was unfortunately out of drain plug washers today when I went in - (WTF???) anyway, the parts guy sent me down the street to Advance Auto Parts for help.

Back by the oil display they had a replacement drain plug and washer section.  Found an OIL-TITE brand three-pack of M14 crush washers (#65310) for $2.14 OTD.

Suzuki's price was $1.65 each.

Thanks for the tip! Picked some up at Advance yesterday, changed oil tonight. Always rocks to walk in with part #'s.