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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => DIESEL => Topic started by: acer8 on July 26, 2017, 11:33:32
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I have just finished an oil change on my 2013 1.6 diesel i30 after draining the oil through the sump l changed the filter returned the sump plug using the metal washer in the filter pack, refilled, only to find I had a leaking plug, should I have used a copper washer or is there another type of seal
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I prefer copper washers.
But without more details I can't really help.
For instance.
What country are you in?
Was the filter genuine or after market.
The country will help people who might have had a similar problem to contribute.
If the filter was genuine I would expect the supplied washer was OK.
If not, what brand was it?
Sorry if I sound pedantic but a wander through some of the posts on here will demonstrate how many variables there are in these cars around the world.
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Thanks surfer dude .
I live in France, I purchased the car in France 5 years ago , so warranty has just finished, so decided to service car myself, the filter was a genuine Mahle filter which came with metal washer( I assume is aluminum) and I may have possibly over tightened the bolt, I like you have always used copper washers with perfect results , I didn't know the torque setting so just used the pressure I'd normally use, just hopping I have not done serious damage! Has anyone else had this problem?
Roy
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If you tightened a little to much it's likely the aluminium washer has split :( if it's leaking fast best to stick a clean container under it to collect and shoot of to Hyundai to grab another bolt/washer, you'll be attempting the bolt out -block hole with hand - new bolt in, hopefully without to much mess :sweating:
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I always used to rub a little oil on the washer before fitting ,saves it trying to spin while tightening the plug.
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I have used the alu washers from various non HY filters with no problems.... :cool:
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Thanks surfer dude .
I live in France, I purchased the car in France 5 years ago , so warranty has just finished, so decided to service car myself, the filter was a genuine Mahle filter which came with metal washer( I assume is aluminum) and I may have possibly over tightened the bolt, I like you have always used copper washers with perfect results , I didn't know the torque setting so just used the pressure I'd normally use, just hopping I have not done serious damage! Has anyone else had this problem?
Roy
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