Changing oil first time - new sealing washer?

bjy20716 · 12-31-2004, 10:59 AM

Will a parts store like autozone or napa have the sealing washer or do I have to goto a subaru dealership to buy one?
Thanks!

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Unabomber · 12-31-2004, 11:31 AM

For the best fit, use a Subaru washer. Once you know the size/material type, you could substitute if you wish. Another option is www.fumotovalve.com that is quite popular here. It allows you to say bye-bye to washers and simplifies the oil change.

Bishop · 12-31-2004, 12:30 PM

the fumoto valve is a very good option. been lovin mine since the install.

DJ_STI · 12-31-2004, 04:41 PM

I don't think autozone or napa will have the crush washers, I heard from someone that they are pretty hard to find and your best luck will be the subaru dealership. And when I go by my subaru oil filters they always come with the crush washer. I think its like 4.99 or something like that.

Mulder · 12-31-2004, 04:43 PM

You can also use copper sealing washers instead of the crush type. The crush washer on my car was already leaking at the first oil change, I've been using copper ones since then with no leaks.

Charlie-III · 12-31-2004, 04:44 PM

1-I reuse mine and have no issues (flame suit on now).
2-Some dealers will just hand them out.
3-Take an old one to a NAPA or whatever and get a solid copper one. They can last the life of your car.
4-NAPA, or whatever, may not have an "exact" replacement.
5-A Fumoto valve has had good reviews.

Note: There is no "sealing washer" on the oil filter, but there is a rubber gasket. Make sure the old one is off the engine before installing the new filter.

XRayHipp · 01-06-2005, 12:25 AM

My local dealer just gives em out -- next time you're in just ask how much they are -- prob hand 1 or 2 over... worth it the next time..

12-31-2004, 10:59 AM	#1
bjy20716 Scooby Newbie Member#: 72069 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond, VA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver	Changing oil first time - new sealing washer? Will a parts store like autozone or napa have the sealing washer or do I have to goto a subaru dealership to buy one? Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-31-2004, 11:31 AM	#2
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	For the best fit, use a Subaru washer. Once you know the size/material type, you could substitute if you wish. Another option is www.fumotovalve.com that is quite popular here. It allows you to say bye-bye to washers and simplifies the oil change.

12-31-2004, 12:30 PM	#3
Bishop NASIOC Supporter Member#: 59993 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: WWAAYY west of the Mississippi Vehicle: Ass, grass or cash no one rides for free!!	the fumoto valve is a very good option. been lovin mine since the install.

12-31-2004, 04:41 PM	#4
DJ_STI Scooby Specialist Member#: 56826 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Worcester, MA Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Evo IX Cute & FABULOUS Miata	I don't think autozone or napa will have the crush washers, I heard from someone that they are pretty hard to find and your best luck will be the subaru dealership. And when I go by my subaru oil filters they always come with the crush washer. I think its like 4.99 or something like that.

12-31-2004, 04:43 PM	#5
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	You can also use copper sealing washers instead of the crush type. The crush washer on my car was already leaking at the first oil change, I've been using copper ones since then with no leaks.

12-31-2004, 04:44 PM	#6
Charlie-III Scooby Specialist Member#: 30669 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: 07456, North NJ Vehicle: 1998 Legacy 2.5GT Silver Sleeper Wagon	1-I reuse mine and have no issues (flame suit on now). 2-Some dealers will just hand them out. 3-Take an old one to a NAPA or whatever and get a solid copper one. They can last the life of your car. 4-NAPA, or whatever, may not have an "exact" replacement. 5-A Fumoto valve has had good reviews. Note: There is no "sealing washer" on the oil filter, but there is a rubber gasket. Make sure the old one is off the engine before installing the new filter.

01-06-2005, 12:25 AM	#7
XRayHipp Scooby Newbie Member#: 50070 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne, Fla Vehicle: 2002 Black Slushbox 2.5 Ounces to Freedom	My local dealer just gives em out -- next time you're in just ask how much they are -- prob hand 1 or 2 over... worth it the next time..