Oil Drain Plug Washer

[h13man]

Can anybody tell me the size and who carries them for my 99' Valk? Sure would be appreciated before I drain the beast. Thanks.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

You don't really have to replace that if its in good condition re-use it 

[alph]

you're supose to replace them?  i've changed my oil for the last 30+ years on everything i own, i think i've only replaced one, only 'cause i lost it.....

[donaldcc]

Can't remember where i got them, but got about a dozen cheap.   i replace every change, but likely not necessary.

http://www.valkyrieparts.de/Washer-Oil-Drain-14mm-1

Engine Oil and Filter Change
Parts Tools
oil filter oil filter tool
4 qts. oil (10W-40 or Mobil 1 15W-50) ratchet
drain plug washer torque wrench
17mm socket
funnel or oil spout
rubber gloves
rag
oil drain pan
1. Be sure engine is hot (go for a short ride)
2. Place oil drain pan under drain plug (bottom right side of engine)
3. Wear rubber gloves - oil is carcinogenic, plus when you accidentally touch the hot
headers!!! or get hot oil!!! on your hands it won't hurt as much
4. Remove the oil drain plug, 17mm socket – do not lose the washer located under the
drain plug. Replace this crush washer every other time.
5. Remove the oil filter (front right of engine), oil filter tool and ratchet
6. Remove the oil filler cap (~6 inches above the right foot peg) to help draining
7. Let drain for ~10 min.
8. Straddle bike and hold upright or tip very slightly to the right to drain last of the oil
9. Install the drain plug with its washer and torque to 25 ft.lb. (34 Nm)
10. Apply a thin coat of oil to the new oil filter rubber gasket
11. Install the new oil filter and torque to 7 ft. lb. (10 Nm) or give it ¾ - 1 turn after first
contact
12. Remove the oil filler cap – be careful not to lose the o-ring
13. Add 3.75 – 3.9 qts. of oil (NOT 4 qts.!!!) using funnel or oil spout
14. Install the oil filler cap
15. Run engine at idle for 2 –3 min.
16. Wait ~5 min.; straddle bike to hold it upright and check to be sure the oil level is at
the upper mark on the dipstick – dipstick NOT screwed in
17. Check for any oil leaks at filter and drain plug

[..]

Flip it over.

Don't over tighten.

Repeat for 10's of thousands of miles.

If you look at the washer and it's starting to get a grrove from over tightening then replace.

Otherwise you can leave it to your children.  Seriously.

[billyjakester]

The oil drain plug washer is the same size on many/most Honda 4 wheelers.  Take the washer to the parts counter and ask to see an auto replacement.

Same as Honda CRV

bill

[cookiedough]

If not cracked or starting to split and not too flattened out from overtightening,  I have used the same one now for 5 oil change seasons once per year no problems.

My toyota and hyundai vehicles recommend changing the oil drain aluminum washer on the drain plug at each oil change or every other one but have just kept using the same one but someday I should really change the washers out since in the oil filter for both vehicles they furnish the oil drain plug washer in the kit. 

Simplest thing is just go to any Honda dealership and ask for 6 or 12 of them to get a discounted bulk price and most dealers should have them readily available for 1-2 bucks tops each even though they probably cost 20 cents to make. 

[Rio Wil]

Lets see.....178K miles divided by 5K oil change intervals equals 32 changes and used same washer.....just make sure it has a little oil on its face when tightening it....keeps it from galling and don't over tighten....don't sweat the small stuff   

[LandElephant]

I believe it's the same size as the Goldwing washer. OBTW, they call it a "Crush Washer".  Make sure you don't forget it though.  Dealers usually have plenty of them in stock.

Charlie Morse
Land Elephant

[hubcapsc]

I got a ten pack of them cheap at HDL once when I was getting other stuff...

-Mike

[9Ball]

to actually answer your question...... 14 mm (that's the ID, not OD)

directline honda. This is a common maintenance item and every Honda motorcycle dealer should have these at the parts counter...probably charge $1 to $1.50 each.

Buy a few as it's the same washer used for your final drive drain plug.

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=4744&str=0&mdl=1539&mdy=1999

When in doubt about bolt or washer size (and other), refer to an online parts fiche.  You will often be able to find the info you want.  In the attached link, look at part #25, drain washer and you will see it listed as 14 mm.  It will also give you the Honda part number so that you can go to the dealer and tell them exactly what you want. 

http://www.buymotorcycleparts.com/honda_parts.htm#/Honda/GL1500C_AC_(00)_MOTORCYCLE%2c_USA%2c_VIN%23_1HFSC341-YA300001/CYLINDER_BLOCK/GL1500C-00-AC/2Y14MZ0VMZ04E1500B

Now that you know how to fish, good luck.

[Hoser]

Any auto supply store will have them. Just get a 14mm.  Hoser

[Former BMW Guy]

Yikes!
They're a quarter. Cheap insurance.

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~washer~drain~plug~94109-14000.html


JP

[Skinhead]

Yikes!
They're a quarter. Cheap insurance.

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~washer~drain~plug~94109-14000.html


JP

+ $15.99 shipping!

[Former BMW Guy]

Yikes!
They're a quarter. Cheap insurance.

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~washer~drain~plug~94109-14000.html

From your local dealer.....

JP


JP

+ $15.99 shipping!

[RP#62]

For what its worth, I'm still using my original one 15 years and 100K miles later.
-RP

[R J]

I'll go ya one better than that RP.    242+K on MGM and it has only been replaced once.    Reason for that was, I dropped it in the drain pan, and when I dumped it in the waste oil drum I forgot it was in there.

Went to O'Reilly thinking it was a special size to get one.   Got ahold of our order filler and told him what I wanted.     He looked me in the eye and said
"For Christ's sake what did you do with the dozen packages in your last order?"

Told him thanks and went home with my tail between my legs for being so damn stupid.

[ricoman]

I agree, re-use them at least 20 times.
Given that they cost less than a quarter each if you grab a bag of 6 or so at Autozone. just look at all the money you'll save.

[h13man]

The one on it is letting it drip so replacement is a must. Thanks to the input on the size of this "crush" washer. Never had to replace one on 18 bikes in 43 yrs. I've owned. 1st. time for everything I guess. So 14mm it shall be. Again thanks.

[Willow]

The one on it is letting it drip so replacement is a must.

It's possible, but unlikely that the crush washer is allowing a drip.

Check carefully to be sure someone hasn't overtightened the plug cracking the case.   

You may ask me how I know about that but I won't discuss it.   

[9Ball]

The one on it is letting it drip so replacement is a must.

It's possible, but unlikely that the crush washer is allowing a drip.

Check carefully to be sure someone hasn't overtightened the plug cracking the case.   

You may ask me how I know about that but I won't discuss it.   

That's what happened to my sister's 2000 I/S...beware of dealers that don't know how to tighten drain bolts using air tools.