Oil Drain Bolt Washer ?

Hi, could someone tell me if there should be a washer on the oil drain bolt of a 2005 VFR. I drained the oil and i'm worried I might have lost the washer, not sure if there was one there in the first place.

All I see on the bold is some kind of aluminum washer embedded into it.. can that be changed ? Is that a crush washer ?

Any info would be appreciated.. !!

 

Yes there is a washer,
Yes it is an aluminum crush washer,
You are supposed to replace the washer every time..don't sweat it, just go get a new one. (Might as well get a few at the same time so you always have one on hand)

 

94109-12000 WASHER, DRAIN (12MM) there about .60 cents each.

 

OK I bought washers and everything seems fine.. BUT before I did, I tighten the bolt without the washer.. and no I'm affraid I might have strip the oil pan..

How can I tell if I damaged somthing ? The bolt looks Ok, and it tightened fine with the washer.. and it is not leaking .....

I'm I just being paranoid eh eh..

Thanks everyone..
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if you stripped it you would know... did you cross thread it? if it aint leaking don't tighten it any more. keep an eye on it. or take it to a shop and have them rethread it..(although I'm not sure it can be done with aluminium)

 

thanks crustyrider.. that's what I was hoping to hear.

You would think it would leak if it was stripped or cracked.. I will keep an eye on it.. but I think I will be ok. I had to motor runnin for 3-4 minutes and no leaks.. lesson learned .. !

 

You really should invest in a torque wrench, even a non-digital version. They give torque specs for a reason and following them can really save you headaches (and give you peace of mind that a job was done correctly). Good luck.
Joe