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Old September 17th 06, 09:47 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Chuck
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When I try this using the plug, I always end up with an arm full of oil, and
usually end up dropping the plug.
At least the oil filer method limits the amount of drained oil.
"pws" > wrote in message
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> Zog The Undeniable wrote:
>
> > Or just let a bit run out of the sump plug. The washer will be fine if
> > reused just this once.

>
> More than just this once.
> I re-used the washer on my last car at least 10 times and it never
> leaked a drop from drain hole. I know the previous owner of a 1991 model
> who went over 10 years using the same washer without leaking.
>
> The original washer on my parent's Camry is leaking a tiny amount of oil
> after 13 years and 145K miles, so I will probably make sure I replace
> mine at least once every 30 oil changes or so.
>
> Pat



 




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