Issues with Toyota Crush Washer (blue one)

I changed my oil today for the 2nd time on our 2024 4runner (currently at almost 5,000 miles).

I did a break-in oil change at around 780 miles and didn't have any issues other than the stuck oil washer that I was able to knock off with a flat-head. This go around, the oil crush washer was "baked on" (please see pic "Oil Drain Bolt.jpg"). I had to use my finger nail to scrap most of the "fiber" part of the washer from the washer from the oil pan and the oil bolt - even then I couldn't get it completely off as I was concerned I didn't want to risk scratching by using a tool to scrape the remainder off. The blue stuff was completely baked onto the bolt and oil pan. Seems like a pain to have to do this all the time and the scraping from the oil pan and bolt could compromise the seal with time. I didn't notice any leaking.

I'm not a fan of these washers. Anyone else having this issue? My old Infiniti QX4 had a simple aluminum crush washer that never got stuck and would easily come off.

Maybe a bad batch? Toyota OEM part number

$12 90430-12031 Genuine Toyota - Oil Drain Plug Gaskets (QTY10)

90430-12031 for a bag of 10 of them.

 

Did you purchase direct from a known Toyota dealer? There are lots of fake and knock-off parts for sale on Amazon and ebay etc.

 

I just checked (found email for purchase in March 2024)... Sure enough, this was one of the few things I did buy from Amazon. Advertised "Brand: Toyota" "Genuine Toyota - Oil Drank Plug Gaskets (QTY10)."

Even had an OEM label on the package.

Never again Amazon! Fortunately, everything else (except for 3rd party accessories that aren't critical) have been purchased through the dealer. Very frustrating this can be advertised in such a way it makes me feel confident that it was OEM (wording, reviews, etc...)

Thank you! This reassures me to never buy amazon/after market again for anything critical. Very frustrating that the bag appears to be dealer quality and genuine.

I'll purchase a bag of 10 from the dealership and be sure to upload the difference on this thread for the forum. I'll clean the pan and plug the best I can and this will have to wait until tomorrow since the dealer is closed.

 

If a genuine Toyota washer doesn't stick to the pan, it's probably fake...........lol

 

You can buy copper or crush oil drain plug washers to fit your drain bolt from Autozone, O'Reilly, etc. They work just fine and you will not leak a drop of oil if you torque them properly and do not re-use them.

 

Yeah I am avoiding Amazon a lot more. I ordered some diabetic blood check supplies from them. The label, box manufacturer etc looked identical until received. My Dad called Accucheck the name of the company and was told the product he received was intended for the Phillipines market and not for sale in the USA. We all get caught up in a situation where it’s easy to buy from Amazon and sometimes cheaper. I will be cutting back big time on Amazon.

 

^So in your case it wasn't counterfeit, just intended for a different market.