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Don't go to the dealership for oil drain plug washer

Originally Posted by Pharmacist anyone know how to get the old one off the plug? mine was completely stuck. didnt want to risk damaging the plug so i just left

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Old 11-28-2009, 03:27 AM   #16 (permalink)
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anyone know how to get the old one off the plug? mine was completely stuck. didnt want to risk damaging the plug so i just left it on. so far no leaks yet.
You don't - you replace the drain plug with one of these:



Available here: QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I have the one with the nipple on my Z and it works great!
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Yep, that's expensive. I get mine (OEM ones) for $.59.
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Get a pair of pliers, hold the washer and unscrew. Usually I can remove it with a flathead per above.
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Absolutely, it is not a bad idea to shop around. If you can find a better deal somewhere else, take it.
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You don't - you replace the drain plug with one of these:



Available here: QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I have the one with the nipple on my Z and it works great!
I hope it doesn't break off should the car ever bottom out or if a piece of rock or road debris passes underneath...
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Fomoto Valves are great, they are held in by a little spring and a ball stop valve basically. I just don't trust it, I work with WAY to many valves and seen them all fail. Its just to much of a chance for me.
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