Oil change question???
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Oil change question???
Do I need to purchase a crush washer for a K&N oil filter? I'm planning on attempting my first oil change. I have the oil purchased and still need to get the filter but I saw on at least one oil change tutorial that they said you needed to replace the crush washer. I'm just not sure if the K&N filter comes with one or not.
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RE: Oil change question???
By the way, if you're looking to buy the 12mm crush washer needed don't bother going to a hardware store. I tried 3 different stores and everyone looked at me like I was retarded. No one had ever heard of a crush washer before. If anyone knows anywhere to get them please share...
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RE: Oil change question???
yeah, you really only have to replace the crush washer when it becomes too "dented" up...
the crush deforms slightly when you PROPERLY torque down the drain bolt....after probably about 2-3 times of being torque on, they begin to lose their ability to detent and form a seal...although you can use them long after, the seal MIGHT not be great...although some people keep em for a long while....it's also necessary to aid in preventing from the stripping of the drain bolt...
i bought 5 from my local bike shop, they actually had honda OEM crush washers in stock cost me like $6 or so for 5...keep em in my toolbox....as for asking auto places...NO ONE has heard of them...i got the same dumb-founded look hoopster got at at least 5 different places...just go to a bike shop or order them online...you can get them online off a store that has an online fiche, just know you're gonna spend more on shipping than the washers...lol
the crush deforms slightly when you PROPERLY torque down the drain bolt....after probably about 2-3 times of being torque on, they begin to lose their ability to detent and form a seal...although you can use them long after, the seal MIGHT not be great...although some people keep em for a long while....it's also necessary to aid in preventing from the stripping of the drain bolt...
i bought 5 from my local bike shop, they actually had honda OEM crush washers in stock cost me like $6 or so for 5...keep em in my toolbox....as for asking auto places...NO ONE has heard of them...i got the same dumb-founded look hoopster got at at least 5 different places...just go to a bike shop or order them online...you can get them online off a store that has an online fiche, just know you're gonna spend more on shipping than the washers...lol