2006-06-28 15:12:05 · 6 answers · asked by beekeeper@pacbell.net 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Brass is a softer metal and is more suitable because it will "mold" and fit the space between the drain bolt and the oil pan better than a steel washer. If you must use something other than brass, use stainless steel as it will not rust as rapidly as plain steel, a tertiary choice would be galvanized steel. In any event if you need to use something other than brass, it should be replace asap with brass.
good luck
2006-06-28 15:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither is better. Both are suitable provided you put a nylon washer in front of either one. By the way where's the O.E.M. plug, its the best due to the magnet on the end of it to collect metal shards.
2006-06-28 22:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by thugtwin1@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the softer brass will form to the irregular surface better than the steel. Less chance of a leak.
I am sure you know not to over tighten.
2006-06-28 22:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by brad34471 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I would prefer copper to brass or steel. The copper is more malleable. This allows it to better conform to irregular surfaces that are prone to leakage.
2006-06-28 22:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by robert p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fiber washer is what most dealers us as a replacement
2006-06-28 22:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by wa4yne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup.
2006-06-28 22:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋