Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #18
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   From: dbk@mozart.esl.com (David Kay)
Subject: Re: My oil experiences
   Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1993 13:38:56 -0400

Harry Callahan (right!)  writes
> At 10500 I had a problem.  I found a spot of fresh oil under my
> car.  It was from my drain plug coming loose.  I tightened it
> and then found out that there is supposedly a washer that
> belongs on the plug that should be replaced was oil
> change.  This was certainly news to me.  Are there any
> obvious sources for these washers? 


The obvious source is probably the right one.  Mazda.  Go in and buy  
12, and they'll generally charge you for six or so.  Keep 'em on a  
paper clip.  Don't change your oil (or let anyone else change it)  
without 'em.

dbk