crush washer on drain plug? - Toyota Yaris Forums

2007yariz · 05-21-2011, 12:37 PM

Hello, Does the Yaris come with a crush washer on the drain plug from the factory? I did 2 oil changes so far on the Yaris, and a few on a 02 Corolla, guess what, both of them don't have a crush washer! Maybe the guy at the shop just tossed them away? Should i get one for my next oil change? Thanks.

Brian · 05-21-2011, 12:42 PM

Yes, it comes with one. You can buy them for about $.50. I always replace mine at every oil change.

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 05-21-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2007yariz

Hello, Does the Yaris come with a crush washer on the drain plug from the factory? I did 2 oil changes so far on the Yaris, and a few on a 02 Corolla, guess what, both of them don't have a crush washer! Maybe the guy at the shop just tossed them away? Should i get one for my next oil change? Thanks.

no crush washer huh? you got any leaks....

pennyracer · 05-21-2011, 01:34 PM

thats what im thinking any leaks i know when i did the auto trans drain i tryed using the old crush washer and it dripped slightly so now i have extra drain plug and washers just in case for oil and trans

2007yariz · 05-21-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

no crush washer huh? you got any leaks....

Nope, No leaks on both vehicles, i just put the plug back on. I will get a drain plug crush washer soon from a dealer.

Altitude · 05-21-2011, 02:08 PM

Mine doesn't have one. No leaks either.

auxmike · 05-22-2011, 11:55 PM

They tend to stick to the oil pan and not stay with the plug. I always have to tap them off the bottom of the pan with a screwdriver or wrench. They are an aluminum washer sandwiched between grey paper.

severous01 · 05-24-2011, 02:16 PM

should be included in oil filter if there's one on the car. mine has a rubber gasket i think. idk...it's only been 6 months since my last oil change

2007yariz · 05-27-2011, 01:43 PM

I changed my oil yesterday, and i saw there was a silver washer permanently attached onto the black oil pan. Right by the drain hole. Anyone else noticed it?

08yarisman · 07-08-2012, 11:35 AM

mine has the same thing..was worried that there was no gasket..but that must be it.

tooter · 07-08-2012, 12:39 PM

Same here. I did the first oil change on my 2012 and was searching the oil pan for the washer when it was stuck on the pan!

I just left it stuck there and put the plug back in. No leak.

keloj · 06-01-2023, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2007yariz

Hello, Does the Yaris come with a crush washer on the drain plug from the factory? I did 2 oil changes so far on the Yaris, and a few on a 02 Corolla, guess what, both of them don't have a crush washer! Maybe the guy at the shop just tossed them away? Should i get one for my next oil change? Thanks.

The presence of a crush washer on the drain plug can vary depending on the specific model and year of the Toyota Yaris. While some vehicles come from the factory with a crush washer on the drain plug, others may not. It's possible that the previous oil changes were done without a crush washer, or the washer may have been discarded during those service visits.

thetut · 06-01-2023, 12:06 PM

Go to toyodiy.com and enter your VIN in the Parts reference page and search for GASKET(FOR OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG)
This will tell you if it should have one or not.

remcafee · 06-02-2023, 02:18 PM

the drain plug gasket on the yaris from the factory is a blue felt type material gasket, it is one time use and must be replaced after every oil change, it is by far the best gasket as it does a good job to not scratch up the surface of the oil pan or drain plug itself

IndestructibleYaris · 06-07-2023, 03:20 AM

Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.

sh0rtlife · 06-08-2023, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IndestructibleYaris

Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.

mostly true, really depends on the last monkey who tightened it....with the exception of aluminum oil pans tending to need to have them replaced

robkay · 09-21-2024, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IndestructibleYaris

Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.

Thanks for commenting on that. I was just wondering about this. Years ago I had asked a guy I was acquainted with, who owned an auto shop, whether it was necessary to change it every time. He said, "Nah!"

I've always done it anyway, but next change I think I'll try just reusing the one that's on there. Maybe change it every 3rd time or something.

frog13 · 10-06-2024, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by remcafee

the drain plug gasket on the yaris from the factory is a blue felt type material gasket, it is one time use and must be replaced after every oil change, it is by far the best gasket as it does a good job to not scratch up the surface of the oil pan or drain plug itself

My Yaris is a 2010 Hatchback. I've done my own oil changes. Back in April (2024) I noticed the crush washers I had just purchased from the local Toyota dealership were these " blue felt looking aluminum" type. Did an oil change yesterday on both my Yaris and 07 FJ. Both blue type crush washers had to be removed with a putty knife; they were stuck on the oil pan. Before April 2024 I recall the crush washers were a dark color, possibly black?. Also, I noticed both drain bolts had lost torque/ tauntness......never occurred when using the "darker ones" of the past. Anyone know if the darker ones can be bought thru dealership?, if so, part number please. TIA

05-21-2011, 12:37 PM	#1
2007yariz Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA) Posts: 141	crush washer on drain plug? Hello, Does the Yaris come with a crush washer on the drain plug from the factory? I did 2 oil changes so far on the Yaris, and a few on a 02 Corolla, guess what, both of them don't have a crush washer! Maybe the guy at the shop just tossed them away? Should i get one for my next oil change? Thanks.

05-21-2011, 12:42 PM	#2
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	Yes, it comes with one. You can buy them for about $.50. I always replace mine at every oil change. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

05-22-2011, 11:55 PM	#7
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	They tend to stick to the oil pan and not stay with the plug. I always have to tap them off the bottom of the pan with a screwdriver or wrench. They are an aluminum washer sandwiched between grey paper. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	thats what im thinking any leaks i know when i did the auto trans drain i tryed using the old crush washer and it dripped slightly so now i have extra drain plug and washers just in case for oil and trans

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Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Mine doesn't have one. No leaks either.

05-24-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	should be included in oil filter if there's one on the car. mine has a rubber gasket i think. idk...it's only been 6 months since my last oil change

05-27-2011, 01:43 PM	#9
2007yariz Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA) Posts: 141	I changed my oil yesterday, and i saw there was a silver washer permanently attached onto the black oil pan. Right by the drain hole. Anyone else noticed it?

07-08-2012, 11:35 AM	#10
08yarisman I've made a post! Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: minnesota Posts: 1	mine has the same thing..was worried that there was no gasket..but that must be it.

07-08-2012, 12:39 PM	#11
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	Same here. I did the first oil change on my 2012 and was searching the oil pan for the washer when it was stuck on the pan! I just left it stuck there and put the plug back in. No leak.

06-01-2023, 12:06 PM	#13
thetut Drives: 2007 4dr sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 101	Go to toyodiy.com and enter your VIN in the Parts reference page and search for GASKET(FOR OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG) This will tell you if it should have one or not.

06-02-2023, 02:18 PM	#14
remcafee Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 405	the drain plug gasket on the yaris from the factory is a blue felt type material gasket, it is one time use and must be replaced after every oil change, it is by far the best gasket as it does a good job to not scratch up the surface of the oil pan or drain plug itself

06-07-2023, 03:20 AM	#15
IndestructibleYaris Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 149	Never replaced a crush washer in my life and I've never had a come back or an oil leak on friends or family vehicles.