Catbeater Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Is this worth it, or one of those things that is just a waste of money cus it doesn't actually help? http://www.rrevsports.com/p_drainplug.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Personally I think it helps, plus they are only a couple dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyGT2.5 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 +1 for being a small investmest that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utmost Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm glad someone else asked, as I'd been wondering myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Have them on both Subarus we own. I do 3K OCIs and every time there is a little amount of shaved metal dust to wipe off them. SO yes, they are worth it... 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Worth it. I see metal shavings on it as well on every oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbeater Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks everyone... on order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbeater Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Any other simple things like that which could be worth it in the long run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Aluminum and copper aren't magnetic.. so just keep that in mind -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatisit Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I also do 3k oci, and my magnetic drain plug always has a little bit of metallic debris on it. its not harming it, so Id say it helps for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 So I finally got mine from the OP link above (rrevsports). It looks nice, But a question. It comes with its own washer, a plain flat washer (no crush, serrations, or locking), quite thick (perhaps 1+ mm). I wonder if this is meant to be a re-usable washer ? It'd be nice not to have to keep buying crush washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 So I finally got mine from the OP link above (rrevsports). It looks nice, But a question. It comes with its own washer, a plain flat washer (no crush, serrations, or locking), quite thick (perhaps 1+ mm). I wonder if this is meant to be a re-usable washer ? It'd be nice not to have to keep buying crush washers. They cost like 30 cents each. You can get enough to do oil changes for the life of your car and then some for 15 dollars. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 They cost like 30 cents each. You can get enough to do oil changes for the life of your car and then some for 15 dollars. Your logic is inassailable. I guess I never seem to have 'em on hand, but you're saying just buy a pile. I think the price is closer to a dollar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I don't have the part number, but I didn't think they were a dollar. Even if they were, $5 will cover most people for a year. Definitely buy them by the pile, put them on a large key ring, and keep them next to your filter stash or wrench. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Definitely buy them by the pile, put them on a large key ring, and keep them next to your filter stash or wrench. Hahaha, I have mine on a twisted wire otherwise I will lose em. I thought I was the only one who did that:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyjneilson Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Your logic is inassailable. I guess I never seem to have 'em on hand, but you're saying just buy a pile. I think the price is closer to a dollar though. Not true... local subie dealer 1.90 for 5 crush washers. So his 30 cent estimate was very close. Now from an autozone a dolar would be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I guess we're beating a fairly insignificant issue to death, but what the hey ... The revsport guy says the thick flat washer (he supplies with the magnetic drain plug) is fine to use, but it's fine to use crush washer with his drainplug too - but not both (of course). I wonder about the function of the washer. Seems to me it has two functions: to keep the drainplug from loosening up and falling out, and to prevent seepage. Seems like if the former were the real issue, they'd use a toothed or split-ring washer. It seems like once the crush washer is crushed, it's not gonna push back on the drainplug flange the way toothed or split-ring would. So it's not gonna prevent loosening any better than a solid washer. Maybe it prevents leakage better, but I doubt leakage is much of an issue with any washer that keeps the plug from loosening up. I stand corrected on the price of the crush washers, so probably best to just use what Subaru says to use - even if the price weren't that cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 $6 for 5 crush washers from my dealer. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyjneilson Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 $6 for 5 crush washers from my dealer. That is lame man. Next time you need em just send me two bucks on paypal and Ill run to my dealership pick em up for 1.90 and mail em to ya! 6 bucks ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 They cost like 30 cents each. You can get enough to do oil changes for the life of your car and then some for 15 dollars. That is lame man. Next time you need em just send me two bucks on paypal and Ill run to my dealership pick em up for 1.90 and mail em to ya! 6 bucks ouch! That seems bizarre, Scotty, because "subarupartsforyou", which lotsa people here like and they seem to have the best prices, want $4 for 5 of 'em: http://subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=626 Maybe your dealership has found some non-OEM source and is offering the cheaper ones as a service to their customers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 IIRC this dealer near me charges 70c for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyjneilson Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 That seems bizarre, Scotty, because "subarupartsforyou", which lotsa people here like and they seem to have the best prices, want $4 for 5 of 'em: http://subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=626 Maybe your dealership has found some non-OEM source and is offering the cheaper ones as a service to their customers ? Copied and pasted from My online statements. But you are right I called them back and they quoted me a different price so I have come to the conclusion they rang it up incorrectly. Oh well I lucked out I guess. In hindsight... I should have bought a ton of em ! haha 5/21/2011 DEBITDOUG SMITH AUTOP AMERICAN$1.09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Bottom line: replace your crush washer every time. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Aluminum and copper aren't magnetic.. so just keep that in mind I'm just a bit curious; what's either aluminum, copper, or both, and would be found in particles or chunks in the oil that cools the turbo? This is a serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRteXan Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 The oil isn't just for your turbo. Engine bearings typically have copper in them. I'm not up to snuff on the VF40, but if it's a journal bearing, it probably has a brass journal. As for aluminum, I'm not sure. The engine casting, as well as many internals are aluminum, but all the usual wear points are not. i.e. rings, valve seats, bearings, cylinder walls. The aluminum just holds the hard bits together. subarugenuineparts wants $0.73 for a drain plug washer. I bought a handful at my local dealer for $1.05 each. Late to the game, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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