Hi guys, I noticed this when I did my first oil change for the car. You take off the oil drain plug, and there is NO drain plug gasket/washer. Does everyone else that changed their own oil not have one as well? I thought it was standard.
Reason why I ask: Since I did not see a washer already being used, I just put the drain plug back on without one. I have done this for 2 oil changes after and did not see any leakage. I check my oil levels, things are fine.
However, just did another oil change today and when I went to take the drain plug off, it had a good layer of oil residue on it, along with the surrounding area of the oil pan. Plug was NOT loose.
Do I need a gasket/washer? If so, why was there not one WITH the car already (bought it new)?
'Leak' does not seem serious as I do not see any oil stains on the parking lot where it sits overnight. However, I wish to remedy this anyways. Call me a stickler for details, but I want a perfect seal.
Thanks in advance for sharing anything.
-Charlie-