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I was wondering if you are supposed to change the 2 rubber o rings in the oil filter casing on honda pioneer 500 every oil change, or can you go longer. Thanks.
Smitty335
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I've never changed the o-rings out, just inspect them and reinstall them lubricating with oil when reinstalling the covers, that's been 5 years now. Just inspect for oil leaks as always. I do replace the crush washers on the drain plugs though every time.
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Ok thanks for the response. I was going to reuse the crush washers, however, I believe you convinced me otherwise.
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The crush washers keep you from stripping the threads out of the oil pan by letting you know when enough is enough.
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So you can hear it or feel the washer crush literally?
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Yes, by feel. You'll be an ole hand on the second oil change. You will just snug the drain plug up and give it just about 1/8 to 1/4 more, your done.
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I don't replace either. Only if I break a ring. I do keep spares of both.
Haven't never replaced a crush washer.
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Haven't never replaced a crush washer.
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Torque wrench more important than new "crush" washers. Threads harder to fix than a slight oil seep...
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I wouldn't trust that either. Honda's been known to put the wrong torque specs in their manuals. It's a feel thing.
P1K5Dave
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Yeah, no need for a torque wrench on oil plugs. Use a 1/4" ratchet so you can't get too much leverage, and snug slightly.
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Many are good at it--some are not. Be sure you know which one you really are! "Tighten 'til it starts to slip and back off a quarter" works too, for a while.
There are standard torque specs for bolts into aluminum, depending on size. These specs apply to pretty much all standard fasteners. Hopefully a Honda manual error saying to torque a 6mm bolt to 42 ft/lbs would be caught, no doubt by a mechanic sharp enough to "torque by feel."
I always torque during prep. Don't always have that option on the trail or during a race. Be as meticulous as you can when you can--the rest of the time, gotta "thrash."
There are standard torque specs for bolts into aluminum, depending on size. These specs apply to pretty much all standard fasteners. Hopefully a Honda manual error saying to torque a 6mm bolt to 42 ft/lbs would be caught, no doubt by a mechanic sharp enough to "torque by feel."
I always torque during prep. Don't always have that option on the trail or during a race. Be as meticulous as you can when you can--the rest of the time, gotta "thrash."
