Oil Leak Problem
#1
03-28-07, 02:34 PM
Oil Leak Problem
I recently changed oil in my 2002 Hyundai Sonata.
I did not change the washer on the drain plug before reinstalling it.
I snugged the drain plug in the pan pretty good but did not over tighten.
After a few days I noticed a few drips of oil on my garage floor.
I checked the plug and it has oil on it .
I tried to tighten it but it was already pretty snug.
Could this drip be caused by not replacing the washer on the drain plug?
I did not change the washer on the drain plug before reinstalling it.
I snugged the drain plug in the pan pretty good but did not over tighten.
After a few days I noticed a few drips of oil on my garage floor.
I checked the plug and it has oil on it .
I tried to tighten it but it was already pretty snug.
Could this drip be caused by not replacing the washer on the drain plug?
#2
03-28-07, 03:42 PM
Most manufacturers recommend replacing the plastic washer every time. I have never had to, but some of us are lucky. You apparently were not. Replace the washer, available at most auto stores.
