Crush Washer

I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?

I used the same one on a honda for 15 years and 200K miles - almost no
drips. Only have 8 years and 190K on the current crush washer - expect
to get at least 250K out of this one.

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>I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
> store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
> that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?

I bought a bunch on-line... Google it...

"BE" > wrote
> > wrote
> >I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
> > store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
> > that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?
>
> I bought a bunch on-line... Google it...

I have started buying OEM honda oil filters and crush washers and any other
parts I think I'll need in the future (to save on shipping) at
www.slhonda.com.

I have a vague recollection Autozone and Pep Boys sells crush washers, too.

Don't re-use the old washer. They lose their "spring" after awhile (like
after one use?), which means you'll have to torque more for the same amount
of sealing effect. Ultimately risking the stripping of threads.

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: I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
: store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
: that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?
:
When I could no longer find the real crush washers (metal and rubber), I
started using the nylon kind. They work quite well, but they can be a bit
difficult to find. Pep Boys used to carry them, maybe still do.

The all-metal kind you can get from the dealer work OK too.

Paul

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> I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
> store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
> that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?
>


You can use anythng you like. If you substitute nylon or gasket material,
drop your torque to 20 ft/lbs from 33, otherwise you risk overstressing the
pan threads.

Actually, I use the Honda all-aluminum washer sold up here, and torque to
31 ft/lbs. I used gasket material for years.

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TeGGeR®

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> I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
> store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
> that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?
>
im still using the same crush washer that came with my 98 civic. thats
something like 10 oil changes, no leaks. so if you cant get one
immediately, dont sweat it.

I got mine from the local auto store.

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> I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware
> store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them,
> that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?

The one from the dealers is an exact fit. The all-aluminium crush
washer from the hardware store will come in all shape and sizes,
which works fine if they cover the nut.

Reusing them can lead to leaks months later or risk scarring the oil
pan's washer surface because of debris and the tendancy to
overtighten. Once scarred, you may never reuse any washers.

"Paul" > wrote in message ink.net...


> The all-metal kind you can get from the dealer work OK too.

Never heard of all-metal kind.