What happens if you accidentally drop a oil bottle washer into the car's oil?

if it causes damage how much will it cost?What happens if you accidentally drop a oil bottle washer into the car's oil?
It really depends on the car as far as where it will be capable of travelling to depending on the location of oil filler. One thing is for sure however, if it manages to clog any ports within the engine it will destroy it. Take the valve cover off and remove it immediately while its still in one piece. Some valve covers have shields inside that will not allow it to make it anywhere but then some do not.What happens if you accidentally drop a oil bottle washer into the car's oil?
it will eventually melt and mix with the oil because it is petroleum based. it should not cause any major damage.
just take the pan off and get it out. it,s probably too big to go into the oil pan.