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Old 08-30-2013, 03:24 PM
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Question Oil Pan Drain Plug

So I recently aquired a 1995 Mazda Miata MX5. The Engine is a DOHC 16 Valve 1840 CC. The car has been dripping oil and from what I can tell it's dripping from the drain plug on the oil pan. Various articles mention that a special washer is required when changing the oil and it does not look like thats there. It would appear to be a washer of a different type. So my question is what are the specific requirements regarding this washer and are they obtainable at a parts store or do I need to go to a Mazda dealer? Any other advice on this topic would be appreicated.
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Get a pack of plastic oil plug washers from the auto parts store for a couple of bucks and pick out a good one. It's that easy.
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
Get a pack of plastic oil plug washers from the auto parts store for a couple of bucks and pick out a good one. It's that easy.
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