Gasket for Oil drain plug

[dzitlow]

Is there a permanent or replaceable gasket for the oil drain plug? I am thinking of changing oil myself and just wondered if this is required. Where can I find replacement gasket for oil drain plug if such is need? Thanks a lot!

[jchu]

My Toyota dealer always includes a new gasket when I buy the filter. A gasket is always required unless you want the garage floor/ road to wear all your oil (not to mention seizing your ICE.) Having said that as far as permanent gaskets go you local auto parts store and they can sell you a copper gasket. I am also using the Fumoto valve mentioned in another older thread with a copper gasket so that I don't ever have to pull the plug to change my oil. Does drain a little slower do to the small hole but it is incredibly convienent and gets the job done with a minimum of fuss. (Too often I have dropped the plug into the oil pan while draining the old oil.) If you are interested in that the web site is www.fumotovalve.com

[amped]

When you pull the original filter off the engine, be certain the rubber gasket came with it and didn't stick to the block. Bad things happen in a double-gasket situation, the worst case being losing most of the oil and then a fire after blowing up the engine, something I saw the result of at a Toyota dealership once.

[smtrader]

Or...you can replace the original oil plug with a quick drain one (e.g. Fram) and never have to screw and unscrew and washer. I had this exchange with several other members a while back. I bought mine at Pep Boys (CA) cheap.

Brian

[DaveinOlyWA]

smtrader;

on the quick drain plug, does Toyota require a special plug or is it standard size?

[dzitlow]

Very GOOD question! What is the size or part number of the Fram quick drain oil plug for the Prius?

[smtrader]

For the Fram quck change plug, SD-3 is the correct thread size.

I also use regular oil (vs. synthetic) since I plan to change oil every 4k. It should do the trick and save some money.

[DaveinOlyWA]

thanks for the info!!

[jchu]

Just received an e-mail today. If anyone is interested in the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve (instead of the Fram one), they just sent me a discount code for 15% off. Website: www.fumotovalve.com Discount Code: SVC6. The offer expires 12/31/04. Said that I could pass it around.

I installed mine 2 oil changes ago and find it much more convenient than the quick drain plugs I have used on our other cars. Can't remember what brand they were but they required a screw-on part that you had to store between changes. The Fumoto valve is completely self contained.

[onerpm]

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Just received an e-mail today.  If anyone is interested in the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve (instead of the Fram one), they just sent me a discount code for 15% off. Website: www.fumotovalve.com  Discount Code: SVC6.  The offer expires 12/31/04. Said that I could pass it around.[/b]

Thanks! Is the version with nipple necessary (or helpful) for the Prius, or did you go with the standard F103? Also, does it come with a washer?
I went thru the order process to see the total: it's 22.95 for the unit, $3 for shipping (reg. mail), the 15% is off both, so the total is 22.06.
RPM