2006 Sonata Oil Change

[KW]

When I bought the filters at my dealer (8.99) he gave me the washers. I
never thought about it until he handed them to me. If he hadn't, I probably
would have just re-used the original. Actually, no the guy that does my oil
changes would have. He did not have a Hyundai filter as they are not
readily available for his usual sources.

I found out about (and bought) the crush washer after my 3rd oil change. I
have kept it in reserve thus far and just finished my 8th oil change (@
24,735 miles) using the original with no leaks to report yet.


KW

 

[Bob Adkins]

I tend towards the opposite problem. What I think is tight enough tends
to be about 2X TOO tight.

I agree. You only need about 10 Lbs Ft to get a good seal.
unfortunately, that needs doubling that to ensure the plug won't
vibrate loose.

I would like to see a plug with an O ring, with a nylon insert to
prevent loosening. But,,, that would add .50 to the building cost of
the car.
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Bob

 

[Matt Whiting]

I agree. You only need about 10 Lbs Ft to get a good seal.
unfortunately, that needs doubling that to ensure the plug won't
vibrate loose.

I would like to see a plug with an O ring, with a nylon insert to
prevent loosening. But,,, that would add .50 to the building cost of
the car.

They could make it an extra cost option?

Matt