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whar size is the sealing washer on drain plug is that rubber frist time changing oil 
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just reuse it. i used mine 2 times so far and no leaks at all
Frank
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+1 I reused the one on my bike and Wendys bike,no leaks.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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My dealer hands them out with each filter sell. I can't understand the reasoning behind re-using.
You can risk re-using a cheap washer and sacrificing a crankcase full of expensive oil - or - change the thing each time as recommended and be fairly confident you'll never lose a drop. Just my 2c.
2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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If I wasn't confident I wouldn't do it. The washer on my BMW is about 15 years old now and that one doesn't leak either.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Two oil changes on my America, no leaks. The pressure at this seal has to be very low, so I can't anticipate any problems reusing washer.
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Reused mine once so far, and not a problem. The washer is soft enough to form a seal more than once. Also for some of us the dealer isn't just "right around the corner". I would prefer to have a sealed bolt like on my truck. Haven't looked real hard, but I'm sure there is a vehicle out there with the same threads that has that reusable rubber O-ring.
Aaron
04 "Green Bean" Freaked, AI removal, Bafflectomy, 6" Risers, and 30" Drag Bars.
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thanks for input got to to a swapmeet sunday no need to look bill 
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M14 size copper washer I think ...ya can find em at just about any old auto parts store for next to nothing.
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