Honda Car Forum

On Tue, 05 Aug 2003 03:41:18 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hi
> I changed the engine and transmission oil of my civic 5 speed 2001. Now I
>found that few drops of oil under my car. I move the car different spot sand
>I found oil drop there too. Now what I think, it is that these drops are
>coming from the engine drain bolt, which surprise me does not have washer
>(some of you suggested to change the washer when I change the oil) but there
>were no washer? so I return the bolt and tied it hard but without washer.
>But the transmission bolt has a washer. Now what is your advice please?
>thanks a lot.

You should have used an aluminum washer as usually supplied with the Honda
filters at the dealers. If the parts guy doesn't add it ask for it when
you buy filters. You can also use a fiber washer from any hardware store -
reuseable for a few oil changes. You must use a washer or it won't seal
properly.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??