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  • does your oil pan drain nut have a nylon washer on it?

    I've noticed for a while not that every now and then it looks like my car is leaking oil from the drain plug. Now we're talking a drip every now and then, but I have noticed ever since I have haad the car, the drain plug has a nylon/plastic looking washer around it. I am wondering if your guy's camaros are the same way? Can this be my problem with it leaking oil? If so easy fix, just next time I remove the plug to take it off. It is just a curious question. Please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Chris

  • #2
    Mine does not have any kind of washer on it...
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    • #3
      Go to the dealership and buy a new plug. You should replace it every few oil changes. It's only like five bucks, good habit to get into. And it's not a washer so don't try to pull it off. There's a rubber seal built into the plug.
      At least on my '98, that's how it is.
      - JT3<br />1998 Red V6 Camaro Y87 Y3F - J.E.T. Chip Stage II - Clear Parking Lights - Removed Grill - K&N - Whisper Lid - !FRA MOD - MAF Screen Removed - Pro 5.0 - Pacesetter Headers - Magnaflow Catback - 32mm Front Swaybar - And A System(bump bump)

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      • #4
        I just have a bolt, no washer or anything. I wonder how much it is for a new pan? I thought my drain was leaking oil too but it actually was the top of the oil pan not being tightened down enough so I retorqued it and nothing. I will try changing the seal on it and retorquing it but the pan still looks pretty awful.

        Ted

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        • #5
          Nothing on mine, and why would you need to replace the nut?
          White 98 Camaro with t-tops leather and Y87. For more info on mods just ask.<br />1/4=14.9<br />2002 Xterra V6 A4

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          • #6
            Mine has a white plastic looking one. But I bought one of those fram sure drains, and I'm putting that on next oil change it has a metal one I think.
            1997 30th Anniversary A4 w/ some mods

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            • #7
              <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> Go to the dealership and buy a new plug. You should replace it every few oil changes. <hr></blockquote>

              unless you've got oil-leakage problems coming from the pug, i wouldn't worry about spending the $5.
              2000 NBM M6 Camaro Z28<br />323/335

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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Ted:
                I just have a bolt, no washer or anything. I wonder how much it is for a new pan? I thought my drain was leaking oil too but it actually was the top of the oil pan not being tightened down enough so I retorqued it and nothing. I will try changing the seal on it and retorquing it but the pan still looks pretty awful.

                Ted
                <hr></blockquote>Huh. Don't make the mistake that EVERYONE has made in the past. 16-20lbs MAX on those oil pan bolts! Go much over that and you'll need a new pan.
                \'94 Camaro 3.4<br />\"No, Starvin Marvin. That\'s my pot pie.\"

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                • #9
                  You can get the oil drain plug gasket at Autozone also for less than a buck..I would suggest adding it to all oil changes.
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