Oil Plug Crush washer

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I am changing oil and when I pulled the plug it did not have a crush washer. Its 22mm. Do I need one, I cannot find it readily available. Have one on order from Orielys but not in stock
 

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i would always put one on, it helps prevent drips. i have always heard you should replace it every time you do an oil change
58 cents from getbmwparts.com - list price is 69 cents ... go to your local dealer + buy a couple ... least expensive part you will ever buy there.

bmw part number is

if you really want to freshen things up, get a new drain plug 12.56 - same as 2002, e3, e9, e12, e21, e23, e24

11131250089​

 
Thoughts on Fumoto valve so that you don't need to remove that oil plug each time? I haven't yet done an oil change on this car since it had one done just before I purchased it this summer, so not sure if one would fit. But if so, definitely makes the job easier.
 
Thoughts on Fumoto valve so that you don't need to remove that oil plug each time? I haven't yet done an oil change on this car since it had one done just before I purchased it this summer, so not sure if one would fit. But if so, definitely makes the job easier.
I have them on the radiator and block drains, but I wouldn't want it on the oil pan in case something hits the valve.
 
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