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| Author: | cyman73 [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Neqbie changing KJ CRD oil first time |
Hi All, I am changing the oil on my 2006 Liberty CRD and I am a bit concerned. My drain plug was kind of hard to remove, but it eventually came out. At first I had to apply a lot of pressure to losen it, once I losened the drain plug it came out with no problem. My issue is that I don't have a copper washer on the drain bolt. Should there be a drain plug? When I bought the oil filter at the dealer, they did not offer to sell me any copper washers (although I did not ask). I don't want to use that plug without a washer if one is necessary. I've read in some posts that a washer should be used, so does that mean the previous owner didn't use a washer and thus my drain plug is damaged? Any advice/info is greatly appreciated. I will go to the dealer to see if I can purchase a washer. Thank you. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neqbie changing KJ CRD oil first time |
Without the washer it's probable the first threads are messed up this is a big deal because you only have ~4 threads in the pan. search over in the CRD section for oil pan stripped threads, |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neqbie changing KJ CRD oil first time |
If you had the original hex-key plug in there, the easiest and best fix for this is to purchase a Fumoto valve to replace the entire drain plug. It is a ball valve that replaces the drain plug, and comes with its own gasket. If you install one, you will wonder how you ever changed oil without it. http://lubricationspecialist.com/front/ ... fileid=105 You will need an F-102 valve. http://lubricationspecialist.com/front/ ... roductid=5 |
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| Author: | zoomie [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neqbie changing KJ CRD oil first time |
If it wasn't leaking then just go to the dealer and get a washer. If you're new at this you may want to get a torque wrench to help you avoid over tightening the plug. If it leaks after that, you need to try the alternative plugs mentioned earlier in this thread. |
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| Author: | CIMARRON13 [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neqbie changing KJ CRD oil first time |
I had the same problem. Went to the dealer and got a new plug and washer. The new plug is a 7/8 socket I believe. Much better than the original. |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neqbie changing KJ CRD oil first time |
Imagine how much better the hex-head bolt is over the original allen bolt. . . then multiply that by a bajillion. That's how much better the Fumoto valve is over any kind of drain plug. Best $25 I ever spent. |
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