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Gen 2 (2005) oil drain plug

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by atlsud, Sep 17, 2018.

  1. atlsud

    atlsud Junior Member

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    I did an oil change on my 2005 yesterday and noticed there was no crush washer between the drain bolt and the pan. I reinstalled and filled with oil and didn't see any oil seeping/leaks. Did the Gen 2 not have a crush washer?
     
    #1 atlsud, Sep 17, 2018
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    jzchen Newbie!

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    Either later person didn't pit it on, or it was still stuck to the pan, as opposed to coming off with the drain bolt.

    I have seen where people inadvertently double up crush washers because hey did not notice that the old one was stuck the pan.
     
    #3 ericbecky, Sep 17, 2018
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    Mine pretty much always stick to the pan. Tenaciously enough that I have to be very mindful popping them off to not scratch the mating surface on the pan....

    -Chap
     
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    How did it go?
     
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    I get a few generic plastic ones from the auto parts store and change them out fairly regularly. Not every oil change. They're cheap, and I gotta get my oil somewhere.
     
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