Replace drain plug washers-my manual doesn't mention it

[mrrlyoung]

Our LX2610 has at least three drain plugs with I'm guessing copper crush washers. There is no mention of replacing them every time, which I what I tend to with a car. Am I asking for trouble if I anneal them and resuse them? I don't know what size they are at the moment, but by next time around I will, and will probably pick up some for future use. I can order some but may need to do a servicing before they arrive.

 

[Edke6bnl]

I would heat to red and aneal

 

[jaxs]

I must be lucky, I've replaced less than half dozen in my life and they were to replace washers either lost or 30 years old.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Those seals should not harden as you should not be putting that much force on them.

 

[William1]

My little guy has metal washers with an integral oring. Tighten to snug, never replace unless the oring is damaged, which near impossible to do. Very tidy method.

 

[dirtydeed]

I don't ever replace those washers.

Washers used on brake caliper banjo fittings, different story.

 

[jaxs]

Could there be correlation between damaged washers and reports of stripped threads on drain plugs?

 

[RCW]

I haven't replaced any on my tractor. I do have one or both in a drawer should I need them.

Don't recall if both have a replaceable seal.

Don't recall motor oil or HST drain plug, but one or both were like $7? each from Kubota!?!

 

[S-G-R]

I've never replaced mine although I do have a couple spares on hand.

 

[mrrlyoung]

My little guy has metal washers with an integral oring. Tighten to snug, never replace unless the oring is damaged, which near impossible to do. Very tidy method.

 

[mrrlyoung]

Thanks, all. When I see what I've got I think about whether I want to do anything other than get some spares from Kubota. Wish I lived closer to the dealer than an hour and a half, especially when it comes to needing some super UDT2 fluid, which I'm using while it is under warranty. It would seem it generally cheaper from the dealer.