Parts for your 2013 Toyota Camry-Sump plug washers

2013 Toyota Camry sump plug washers — fitted, vital, and easy to sort

For the 2013 Toyota Camry (XV50 series, including 2.5‑litre 2AR‑FE, 3.5‑litre 2GR‑FE, and AVV50 Hybrid), a sump plug washer is absolutely used. Toyota’s service information instructs fitting the drain plug with a new gasket at each oil change, and the Toyota EPC lists an aluminium crush washer (commonly Toyota part number 90430‑12031, 12 mm) for the sump plug across these variants. Technical references: Toyota Camry 2012–2014 Repair Manual (Lubrication section, TIS) and Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for ASV50/AVV50/GSV50 models, general service guides such as Haynes also note replacing the aluminium crush washer on every oil change.

In this Camry, the sump plug washer is a single‑use crush gasket. Its job is to seal the gap between the sump (oil pan) and the drain plug head as the plug is torqued down. The soft aluminium deforms slightly to match the mating faces, preventing weeps and drips without needing to reef on the plug. Reusing a crushed washer can leave a path for oil to seep, or tempt overtightening that risks stripping threads in the sump.

Best practice for servicing a 2013 Camry is to replace the sump plug washer at every oil change. It costs peanuts and saves headaches. Before refitting, check that the old washer hasn’t stuck to the sump, give the sealing face a quick wipe, install a fresh washer, and tighten the plug to the factory spec with a torque wrench. Many 2013 Camry variants sit around the 20 ft‑lb (about 27 N·m) mark, but always confirm the exact figure for the specific engine in the Toyota repair manual. Don’t double‑stack washers, and don’t try sealants—neither is needed if the correct washer is used.

What to look for between services? A faint oil ring around the plug, drips on the driveway, or a plug that seems to need “just a bit more” each time are classic signs the washer’s had it. Genuine Toyota or equivalent quality aftermarket aluminium washers are both fine, match the size (12 mm ID) and you’re sorted. The same guidance applies to the Hybrid model—same style of crush washer, same replace‑at‑service routine.

• Replace the washer every oil change (single‑use crush type).
• Clean mating faces, ensure the old washer isn’t stuck on.
• Tighten to the Toyota spec, avoid overtightening.
• Use quality aluminium washers sized for the Camry’s M12 plug.

Popular questions

What size sump plug washer does a 2013 Toyota Camry use?

It uses a 12 mm inside‑diameter aluminium crush washer, commonly referenced as Toyota P/N 90430‑12031. That size suits the Camry’s M12 drain plug across 2.5‑litre, 3.5‑litre, and Hybrid variants. If ordering by VIN, parts suppliers will confirm the exact supersession.

Can the sump plug washer be reused on a 2013 Camry?

Not recommended. Toyota’s service procedures call for a new gasket at each oil change. The washer is designed to crush once, reusing it can cause weeping or require excessive torque on the plug, which risks damaging the sump threads.

What torque should the 2013 Camry sump plug be tightened to?

Use a torque wrench and follow the Toyota spec for your engine. Many 2013 Camry variants are around 20 ft‑lb (about 27 N·m), but always verify in the repair manual or trusted data for your exact model to avoid overtightening.