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Mar 26th, 2022, 18:11 | #1 |
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Double drain plug washer
Today i changed the oil on my XC60 D4 and later realized i made a very dumb mistake.... Accidentally left the washer on the sump and put a new one on the plug.
This is not my first oil change by any means and never happened similar. Can it cause a problem in the future? Can the plug loosen or leak oil? I torqued it well and felt the washer is tightening completely. I don't want to drain the expensive Liqui Moly oil if the 2 washers doesn't cause problem. I will keep my eye on the plug btw. Any comment is appreciated |
Mar 26th, 2022, 20:57 | #2 |
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I have done this before on my 240. Never leaked. Can’t say for sure yours won’t but as long as it’s tightened good you shouldn’t worry. My 2 cents.
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Mar 27th, 2022, 06:26 | #3 |
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Even if it would leak(which i doubt)....it would be no more then a few drops a week.
Normal oil checking with the dipstick and or oillevel sensor should be preventing any (remote) trouble |
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Apr 20th, 2022, 12:22 | #5 |
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I nearly did this on my last oil change. Fortunately, I spotted this in time. I used a genuine Volvo oil filter which came with a new sump plug washer.
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May 12th, 2022, 21:34 | #7 |
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Thank you all the replies!
I checked the drain plug every weekend and fortunately there was no leak at all. I have a super organised workshop and all my tools have a exact position in order to eliminate missing tools and accidents (torx bit in engine cyl, microfibre towel in fan shroud etc..). I always work per my own check lists and Volvo workshop manual. But of course this is not my main job only a hobby and now i made a small mistake by applying double washers. Lesson learned. Thanks again all answers helped me to sleep well after this thing. |
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May 15th, 2022, 09:22 | #9 |
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Mar 27th, 2023, 13:10 | #10 |
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Just a quick follow up, yesterday i changed the oil and inspected the "famous" double washer.
There was only a very small oil leak but no drips. Btw i was careful this time and removed the old washers. Thank you again the support! |
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