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d3500ram's avatar
d3500ram
Explorer III
May 20, 2013

Honda EU3000iS oil change...?

Doing first oil change/ maintenance on Honda EU3000iS. Manual say to replace oil seal washer at the drain plug. I initially thought it would be a crush washer but it looks like an aluminum flat washer (maybe a little thicker than a flat washer.)

Does this have to be replaced every oil change? Has anyone substituted a crush washer? I did not grab any of these when I had the opportunity (my bad for not reading the manual)... there are no Honda parts dealer where I am at... will need to mail order some for future maintenance, but I am wanting to do the oil change before loading it into the bed and mounting the camper.

Any comments/ suggestions?
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  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    May 21, 2013
    That's a standard aluminum washer that's commonly found on oil drain plugs. Take it to any auto parts store and pick up a few if you feel you need to change it. Personally, I've encountered those for years on cars and trucks and have never changed it when doing an oil change. Never had one leak.
  • tatest's avatar
    tatest
    Explorer II
    May 21, 2013
    If dealt with those soft metal, replace every time, oil plug washers for 40+ years. You don't really have to replace them, until they leak. It may or may not leak when re-used. If it leaks, it won't be very much or very fast, but enough to let you know that you need a new washer next time.

    A whole lot better than the hollow copper crush washers, which usually will drip it re-used, or the plastic washers that may do fine if not cracked, but won't crack until you re-install them, then leak a lot.
  • StewStaton's avatar
    StewStaton
    Explorer
    May 21, 2013
    That is an aluminum crush washer, 12mm I think. You can reuse them a few time but eventually it will leak. I would not replace it now but get some for later oil changes.
  • d3500ram's avatar
    d3500ram
    Explorer III
    May 20, 2013
    This is an indication of the washer:





    The gen has only about 20 hours on it... spark arrestor is recommended at 100, but it is on my plate to be aware of this procedure.
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    May 20, 2013
    More than likely one of those things that absolve the dealer of any fault should oil leak out.

    Leave it in, and put a drip towel under it. If it leaks, (unlikely) drain, change the gasket, and try again.
  • TyroneandGladys's avatar
    TyroneandGladys
    Explorer
    May 20, 2013
    IMHO I go with the owners manual from the manufacture not recommendations from anyone else. And by the way make sure you read about cleaning the spark arrestor.
  • GMT830's avatar
    GMT830
    Explorer
    May 20, 2013
    Interesting. What's the ID of the washer. You can get up to 14mm pretty easy at the auto parts store. I like plastic/nylon washers myself.

    I would call a Honda dealer in the morning and ask WHY you need to change it.

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