Drain plug gaskets and washers

 

 

Drain plug gasket replacement and Oil service intervals are pre-determined by engine manufacturers (OEM's) and are designed to provide maximum engine protection under a wide variety of conditions. While a majority of equipment owners follow these guidelines there is a growing trend to extend oil service intervals beyond the OEM recommendations; However, Extended Oil Drain Intervals (EODI) are not for everyone. To fully understand the risks of not replacing drain plug gaskets involved you must look at the key factors affecting EODI's. Engine lubricating oil is often referred to as the life blood of the engine. This analogy is not made simply because the oil circulates through the engine but more importantly because the oil performs critical functions necessary to maintain engine performance and maximize useful service life. There are two basic types of oil available today: Mineral and Synthetic oils. While these oils are completely different in composition and beyond the scope of this service bulletin, they must still meet the American Petroleum Institutes (API) qualification criteria recommended by the engine manufacturers. There are many suppliers of oil in the market today and not all meet the stringent requirements of the API standard. Insuring your oil meets these requirements and understanding the factors affecting the engine oil is the first step before extending your oil service interval and changing of drain plug gaskets.

 

 

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|||| fuel filters |||| drain plugs |||| radiator caps |||| drain plug gaskets ||||
|||| pcv valves |||| air breathers |||| additives |||| hose clamps ||||
|||| serpentine belt |||| transmission kit |||| spark plug ||||
|||| oil filter |||| air filters ||||

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