Hi- I have a question on the 1.8L engine regarding oil changes. Just changed the oil on a 2003 Spectra with the 1.8L engine which we just got the other day. I suppose this is the same engine as on other Kias with the same displacement. When I pulled out the drain plug, I did not see any removable washer. I saw what appeared to be a fairly good machined surface step on the plug that mates with the machined surface of the oil sump casting - (possibly this step on the bolt might be an aluminum washer that is sticking to the bolt). Is there supposed to be a fibrous/paper/nylon/metal (etc) washer on the drain plug? If so, what material is it made of so I could identify it? There is a reference to a washer in the owner's manual, but I didn't detect any markings on the drain plug from washers having been used previously. On a different Kia we own, there is a fibrous washer on the drain plug, but it is also a different size engine.....
Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide concerning the drain plug issue.
Regards,
Bob B. (Kia Spectra 2003)
Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide concerning the drain plug issue.
Regards,
Bob B. (Kia Spectra 2003)