RE: [ST] Re: minor annoyance- drain plug oil leak

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> Sunday's oil and filter change resulted in a slow drip from the
drain plug.

David wrote:
>Before reusing a copper washer, heat it until it GLOWS bright. Then
drop it into water. As soon as its cool and dry its ready to use.<

AKA annealing.  

And just 'cos no one else asked: did you torque the drain plug (25nm /
18 ft/lb)?  It will either come up to torque (this is good) or it
won't (bad!).  
--
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST

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