Tricks for removing a tight oil drain plug?

[nakomis0]

My oil drain plug on my tank is very tight for some reason. I try not to tighten it much because I know how easy it is to crack the bottom of the tank.

I'm afraid if I try to remove it this time its gonna break. I'd really like to change my oil before I go riding this weekend.

Any good tips for removing this sucker?

[Pappy]

mine felt too tight last time i did my service..so i started my quad..let it warm up...then shut it of and it came right out. maybe it will help..i dunno

[Woodsrider]

Yep try what pappy said, then when you get it out, replace that crush washer that is all smashed down on your drain plug with a new one from the dealer. it is supposed to be relaced every time it comes off.

A lot of people don't realize that the two crush washers need to be replaced, and end up trashing their tank or stipping out the case.
I buy the washers at the dealer 10 at a time, there good to have on hand.

[tants]

warm up the quad, take a deep socket, and tap it with a hammer and it should pop right off

[yamaha1470]

Originally posted by soggyrider
Yep try what pappy said, then when you get it out, replace that crush washer that is all smashed down on your drain plug with a new one from the dealer. it is supposed to be relaced every time it comes off.

A lot of people don't realize that the two crush washers need to be replaced, and end up trashing their tank or stipping out the case.
I buy the washers at the dealer 10 at a time, there good to have on hand.


How much are these? Do you mean the big washer that sorta goes in the bottom of the tank or are u talkin abt another one?

[Pappy]

im pretty sure he is refering to the washer that stays on the drain bolt itself. i too am guilty of not replacing mine.....but that will be corrected:D

[yamaha1470]

sorry for bein dumb but i dont wanna ruin my tank. I was looking for the part on service honda and all there is is the sealing washer and the bolt. So your sayin to replace that bolt everytime you change the oil??

Thanks for your help.

[Pappy]

not the bolt...and i havent looked at the parts veiw, but it sounds like its the sealing washer you are lookin at

[Wired]

hmm replace the washer everytime it comes off? no wonder mine leaks :blah lol

[Woodsrider]

Sorry I haven't replied, I just got back from the dunes. Yes it is the sealing washer. Honda mechanics hace always called it a "crush washer" because you crush it when you tighten the plug. DO NOT OVER TOURQUE!! You will fill it crush when you tighten it with a wrench.
Honda uses the same style washers on all there drain plugs, cars too.

You should be able to get them for around $1.50 for a sack of 10 I think. Ask for the ones for your tank and case both.

[yamaha1470]

Originally posted by soggyrider
[BA lot of people don't realize that the two crush washers need to be replaced, and end up trashing their tank or stipping out the case. [/B]

Last question i promise! What 2 crush washers? I know the sealing one on the oil tank. Wheres the other one? Thanks

[Woodsrider]

the drain plug on the case has one too. I would take a pic, but my quad aint here.

[yamaha1470]

OK I know what your talking about. Thanks a lot for your help. I guess ill start replacing them.