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Two Oil Drain Plug Gaskets Together

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Aaron, May 25, 2008.

  1. Aaron

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    I noticed on my first oil change that the Oil Drain Plug Gasket was stuck VERY HARD to the oil pan and assumed that it was supposed to be there, so I didn't pry it off.

    I installed a Fumoto Drain Valve, so now I have the Fumoto Gasket up next to the original gasket. Basically TWO gaskets together.:(

    Am I going to be OK for the next 5000 miles until I can "scrape" off the original gasket at the next oil change?

    I took it for a drive and everything looks fine, no leaks.
     
    #1 Aaron, May 25, 2008
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    Well, a number of us have noticed the gasket stuck to the pan. Don't just gouge away with a screwdriver, use the proper gasket scraper tool to dislodge it.

    Running with two gaskets does increase your chance of a leak. Next oil change, I would fix that
     
    #2 jayman, May 25, 2008
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    Will the gasket stick to the pan EVERY time I change the oil that it would be necessary for me to buy a special gasket scraper tool?
     
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    Would it be worth the trouble to drain and collect the new oil....scrape off the gasket...put the oil back in?
     
    #4 Aaron, May 25, 2008
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    Not if it isn't leaking. Keep an eye on it, if it starts to drip then drain and refill with clean oil.

    Try a single edge razor blade to get the gasket off, tap it with something light so you don't break the razor...

    Oh, and for the next gasket, try a dab or two of white grease on it next time. Put it on the side that meets up with the oil pan..
     
    #5 SparrowHawk60, May 25, 2008
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    After you scrape off the old gasket and reinstall the Fumoto valve, you won't need to worry about the gasket again.
     
    #6 Bill Merchant, May 26, 2008
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    On my first change, I double gasketed due to the original gasket sticking and not realizing it. I realized it on my second change with the Fumoto. GENTLE tap with a flat screwdriver dislodged it. No harm, no foul.
     
    #7 lenjack, May 26, 2008
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