Oil tank leak

[YUOnDaGround]

I have a leak from the red supply fitting on the bottom side of my oil tank. What is the fix for this? Replace the sealing washer or can this be tightened up in any way? Thanks for your help.

 

[Dr Honda]

The rubber grommets get hard, and leak. Buy a couple new ones, and you should be fine.

 

[the big e]

I used some brass fittings from home depot, Threaded fitting with a nut on the inside and outside of tank, nice and tight.

 

[YUOnDaGround]

How does the OEM plastic fitting attach to the bottom of the tank? Is there a screw on nut in the bottom of the tank?

 

[Dr Honda]

push-in. thats why they leak when the grommets get old.

 

[YUOnDaGround]

push-in. thats why they leak when the grommets get old.

Is it worth replacing? Or just use a brass fitting of sorts?

 

[Dr Honda]

Is it worth replacing? Or just use a brass fitting of sorts?

Up to you. The factory rubber will last 10~15 years. The brass could react with the oil, and start to corrode. Our API-TC oil has Sulfur compounds in it, and they are known to react with "Yellow" metals. (brass, copper, gold, etc.)

If you are going to get some thread in fittings... use plastic, and make sure the O-rings/seals are oil/Chemical safe.

 

[crisso]

hey Doc
Very very good answer.I just learnt something new.Thank you

 

[YUOnDaGround]

I've got the gromet on the way. Anything I can do to make it a better fit/seal?