Can I re use the copper sump washer during an oil change?

[happypeter]

Hi,
I'm just looking to do a DIY oil change but been struggling to find the right size washer for the sump, can I use use the old copper one?
thanks

 

[Mottie]

Hi,
I'm just looking to do a DIY oil change but been struggling to find the right size washer for the sump, can I use use the old copper one?
thanks

Yeah. I’ve done thousands of oil changes. Only changed about ten in that time. if you’re a bit concerned, heat it red hot and drop it in some water. That’ll soften it.

 

[happypeter]

Good enough for me ta

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Yeah. I’ve done thousands of oil changes. Only changed about ten in that time. if you’re a bit concerned, heat it red hot and drop it in some water. That’ll soften it.

I agree. They sometimes supply them with the filter, oil kits, but I have never worried if not supplied - just reuse the original one.

 

[Old Salt]

You don't need to quench it, just let it cool whilst you have a coffee.

 

[Burnerman]

I give mine a smear with blue Hylomar - especially the crush type washers.
John

 

[Avocet]

Just be careful, if annealing the washer, if you're not used to it. There's not long between them going bright red and melting! Best done in dim light. You only need to get it dull red for a second or so.

 

[Avocet]

My car has an aluminium, rather than copper sump washer. It's 33 years old now, and getting a bit thin...!

 

[carmanmemoranda]

For the price of sump washers it's not worth risking it if you are unsure.

Not difficult to get hold of

 

[happypeter]

For anyone else searching this thread I can confirm 5 days and 60 miles later no leaks

 

[conny]

5 days to drive 60 miles?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

5 days to drive 60 miles?

He kept stopping to check for leaks

 

[johnny2007]

Or he's going around the M25