Re: copper crush washer vs aluminum

["James M. Dean" <aes@mhv.net>]

Being a relatively new Audi owner (~4 months) I did not know that the
crush washer is suppose to be copper. I purchased a couple of oil
filters from my local Audi dealer in Danbury, CT and got the same
aluminum washer. Should I go back and insist on the copper cruch washer?
Is there a problem with using the aluminum one on a 90 V8Q? 


> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 08:14:16 -0400
> From: Chris Newbold <cnewbold@transarc.com>
> Subject: Re: copper crush washer vs aluminum
> 
> Craig D. Niederst wrote:
>  
> > I finally got that damn drain plug out and went to the dealer (Day Audi)
> > over lunch today and bought a new drain plug. I was issued an aluminum crush
> > washer with the plug instead of copper. I questioned the parts manager, and
> > he told me that this is what Audi has been sending them. He said he hasn't
> 

Chris Wrote:
> This is interesting. I was at the same dealer about three weeks ago to
> get an oil filter and washer for my '93 90. At first, the guy came
> back with the same aluminum thingy. I said, "Hey, it's supposed to be copper!"
> (assuming he was trying to gyp me with some aftermarket washer). I went
> back, rumaged around and came out with the copper one I had expected...
> 
> As far as problems with dissimilar metals, I believe the oil pan on the
> V6 is aluminum too. The drain plug, however, may be different.
> 
> - -Chris
> 1993 90CS 64k mi
> 

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