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Oil Drain Plug Gasket

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by berryman, Nov 6, 2004.

  1. berryman

    berryman Junior Member

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    I've read elsewhere on this site that comnpressable gaskets should be changed everytime the oil is changed (i.e., insterted between the plug and the bottom of the oil pan). I just did my first oil change and found no such gasket on the plug shank. Are these gaskets required on the '04 Prius or just on earlier models?
     
    #1 berryman, Nov 6, 2004
  2. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

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    it was stuck on the oilpan or came off when the oil was draining out. You should definitly check and confirm that there is a gasket between the plug and the pan. If there isn't you'll have a leak and the plug can possible work it's way out. NOT a good thing.
     
    #2 Frank Hudon, Nov 6, 2004
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