Do I need a new gasket to change my oil?
Do I need a new gasket to change my oil? If the drain plug and washer (if equipped) is properly re-installed after an oil change, they do not need to be replaced with a new one with every oil change. You don't need to replace the drain plug but it's smart to replace the drain plug gasket with each oil change. You might need a compression gasket. Why would car leak oil after oil change? One of the major reasons why an engine leaks oil after an oil change is from rotted engine gaskets, oil seals, or bad connections. If...