I just did an oil change today and put 5/30 synthetic mobil 1 in today and went to the hyundai dealership and picked up an oil filter with the oil drain plug washer that goes with it, Anyway I wrenched down on the plug as tight as it will go without stripping it but the dam thing is weeping oil, not much but enough to annoy me. Any advice on how to fix this problem?
thank you

 

Buy a new drain plug gasket

 

Yep, the small metal washer should be replaced every time. The part number I use is 21513-23001

 

Since you did buy and use a new aluminum crush washer, I would guess the threads on the plug or pan are worn, or the plug at one time was over-torqued to the point of deforming the mating surface on the pan. Next time try using a nylon or copper crush washer. The softer material will seal more easily but be careful not to over-torque and squeeze the washer too flat. I've also used a dab of RVP silicon sealant on the plug threads when they are pretty much worn out with good success.

Also, you didn't say what vintage Accent you had. Synthetic oil is a great solvent for de-sludging an engine, so much so that I have heard of filters plugging on engines 7 to 10 years old. Keep an eye on the oil pressure. The Hyundai filter is a good filter, so the bypass should work to specs and keep oil flowing.

 

stop talking to mean to it all the time, you'd weep a lot if someone was verbally abusing you constantly

 

Is the washer specific to different model years? I have a 2002 and have been doing my own oil changes for over 5 years and never needed the washer. I don't leak oil and I don't recall the DIY in the owners manaul mentioning needing one.

 

Probably overtightened, yes.