Small Oil Leak after changing Oil

[BenWoj42]

I changed my oil last week and now Im getting a small drip where the screw screws into the oil pan. Do you usually have to replace anything after changing it such as the washer? I tried to tighten it a few times, but didn't want to over tighten it and have it strip. Any suggestions?

[m_ridgeway]

some say change the washer every time. i think the service manual may say to as well....

probably what it is,

go to stealer and pick up a couple. one for now the other as a spare.

[twotonevert]

#7 on the microfich. 25 cents!

Green Country Cycle City, Broken Arrow, OK

[BenWoj42]

I guess I should of looked in the manual. I didn't have to change them on my other bikes, so I wasn't to sure. To the store I go!!

[dmrowe]

#7 on the microfich. 25 cents!

Green Country Cycle City, Broken Arrow, OK

Replace the crush washer every time you change your oil. No more drippy's!

[NickSully]

Straight from the service manual:

CAUTION
Replace the gasket washer with a new one.

I have done the 600 mile service and the 4000 mile service myself and never noticed this before. Should I drain my oil and replace this washer now? I have no oil leaks but I don't even remember seeing a washer on the drain plug. I can't believe I missed this. :down:

[m_ridgeway]

ive done two changes still on oem one.

its good to keep a spare for these situations

[turbobusa2000]

Im still running the original washer. Change it if you want.

[djsin]

iam at 30 k with original crush washer...i never flattend it out by over tightening...no drip for me

[cycleman]

Straight from the service manual:


I have done the 600 mile service and the 4000 mile service myself and never noticed this before. Should I drain my oil and replace this washer now? I have no oil leaks but I don't even remember seeing a washer on the drain plug. I can't believe I missed this. :down:

Why would you drain it if its not leaking??