where to buy the small flat washer on the oil drain plug?

FM696969 · Post by **FM696969** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:33 pm

who sells the flat small washers on the drain plug besides bmw?

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:54 pm

Just re use the old one...it will be ok....or buy the genuine one...I think that's your only option.

DJ

Kazushi · Post by **Kazushi** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:03 am

Just ask your BMW mechanic for one or two... Last time I asked, I got a handfull of them (they were probably oem)...

FM696969 wrote:who sells the flat small washers on the drain plug besides bmw?

apaulcopy · Post by **apaulcopy** » Wed May 10, 2006 7:43 am

My dealer always tapes a new washer to the oil filter box. I'm sure a dealer will give you a bunch of washers cheap, if you want to use another brand filter. Be aware that the stock washers are "crush" washers that are made of a soft alloy designed to compress when the drain plug is tightened, creating a nice, tight seal. For this reason, I would avoid re-using a washer if possible (okay, I admit, I've done it in a pinch). I would say getting some stock BMW washers falls under the category of "cheap insurance."

R4R&R · Post by **R4R&R** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:21 am

I've always had to buy them - at the dealer. I typically get a couple when I'm buying my oil filter.

mnnden · Post by **mnnden** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:51 am

I really should, (as I get one with every filter) but I rarely change mine, I think I have 3 or 4 oil changes on this one. Den

daslimpet · Post by **daslimpet** » Wed May 10, 2006 4:31 pm

mnnden wrote:I really should, (as I get one with every filter) but I rarely change mine, I think I have 3 or 4 oil changes on this one. Den

I've got the same washer too. Hasn't leaked a drop in 7 oil changes.

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where to buy the small flat washer on the oil drain plug?

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