nchauh

Searched the threads and didn't find this. Where to do you guys get your oil drain plug gaskets. The cheapest I am finding are around $0.50 per, but with shipping it can go up to $5+. I have a 2006 GS300. I imagine they would be the same size on several lexus' or even the toyotas. Any applicable links would be appreciated. Thanks.

XxGoKoUxX

Local Toyota dealership.

Shipping is 5$ because it's in a sturdy envelope/box, with shipping tracker for you.

If you're that keen on ordering online, then order 20-30 at a time, to justify the shipping price

Otherwise I'd hit up the local Lexus dealer for it, they sell'em for 6-7$ per filter, and you get the washer FREE.

Toyota's cheaper, but washer is extra.

CAK 500

Yeah, shipping on something like that is gonna cost you more than you would save by buying locally at a Toyota/Lexus dealer. A bag of 10 (Part #: 9043012031BAG) should cost you about $8-$10 locally. Even Sewell is going to have to charge you around $10 on top of the price ($8.30 for CL members).

My recommendation is to get them at your local dealership.

Bavaria

Obviously it depends on where you go. I've purchased oil filters at a local Toyota dealership ($3.00 less than at Lexus for the identical filter) and they included the gasket at no charge. My Lexus dealership charges $1.05 for the gasket.

lex-ative

Just buy an oil change package (filter, oil, gasket etc) online via Sewell. Then use the gasket and just reuse on your next oil changes. It's not really needed to be replaced with EVERY oil change unless it is visually cracked or leaking etc. I have re-used the same bolt and gasket for about 4 oil changes now with no problems.