[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

So dumb. Self-inflicted but at least in an interesting way.

After, what, eight years, the drain plug came loose. I only tighten plugs enough to get a nice seal; never full torque. It would have been fine except the last time I lifted the rear end to mount the summer tires, I sloppily got the high spot of my floor jack directly underneath it. The weight of the car crushed the gasket enough to loosen the plug. It came loose with my fingers.

There's plenty more crush left. So torn. I may as well change the fluid but should I spend the money on a fresh gasket?

Bubba says to just use the old gasket. Just tape a kotex over it and check it after a few miles, if it's leaking get a new crush washer.