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

YamahaR6 · 11-27-2009, 09:54 AM

Because it's a rip off.

Brought it from here for half the price.

NEW NISSAN / INFINITI OIL / TRANS 10 Drain plug washer:eBay Motors (item 120449594580 end time Dec-15-09 13:11:41 PST)

Matt · 11-27-2009, 10:09 AM

Some dealers will give you a handful for free and some will charge you about the same amount as that listing.

My dealer? Probably 3 bucks a washer.

YamahaR6 · 11-27-2009, 10:17 AM

My dealer gave me a bunch for free, but they are just the "regular" washers. The tech said that they used the "regular" ones for all their oil changes (Not surprised), and work just as well. But for less than $1 for each oil change, why not use the one that originally came with the car.

vipor · 11-27-2009, 11:01 AM

I went to Grubbs Infiniti down the road and asked for a couple/few. He gave me about 6 or 8, no charge. They are the raised copper washers as they are supposed to be.

Nissan 370Z Forum - vipor's Album: First Oil Change

You can see them in this picture.

kenchan · 11-27-2009, 11:40 AM

nice. wish my dealer was nice like that. i usually just buy the filter and washer along with my online order for something else to save on freight.

...or on my dd, i just reuse the old one if it's in good shape. too lazy to go to the dealer just for those washers. never had a leak.

Pharmacist · 11-27-2009, 12:35 PM

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.

VCuomo · 11-28-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

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 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!

avitech · 11-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

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...

wishihadnav · 11-27-2009, 12:48 PM

^thats not a good idea to leave it on..try using a small flathead and pry it off.

YamahaR6 · 11-27-2009, 01:12 PM

a knife would work. But of course, b-e c-a-r-e-f-u-l.

kenchan · 11-27-2009, 01:23 PM

Get a pair of pliers, hold the washer and unscrew. Usually I can remove it with a flathead per above.

Matt · 11-27-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Get a pair of pliers, hold the washer and unscrew. Usually I can remove it with a flathead per above.

I use my teeth. Works great!

Slynky · 11-27-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I use my teeth. Works great!

Matt to the rescue ! You go, Matt ! Tell them how we do it in Gawja !

6MT · 11-28-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Get a pair of pliers, hold the washer and unscrew. Usually I can remove it with a flathead per above.

feelzpwr91 · 11-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Mobil 1 is the way to go my friend props

11-27-2009, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 18	Don't go to the dealership for oil drain plug washer Because it's a rip off. Brought it from here for half the price. NEW NISSAN / INFINITI OIL / TRANS 10 Drain plug washer:eBay Motors (item 120449594580 end time Dec-15-09 13:11:41 PST)

11-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Some dealers will give you a handful for free and some will charge you about the same amount as that listing. My dealer? Probably 3 bucks a washer. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I went to Grubbs Infiniti down the road and asked for a couple/few. He gave me about 6 or 8, no charge. They are the raised copper washers as they are supposed to be. Nissan 370Z Forum - vipor's Album: First Oil Change You can see them in this picture. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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11-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 18	My dealer gave me a bunch for free, but they are just the "regular" washers. The tech said that they used the "regular" ones for all their oil changes (Not surprised), and work just as well. But for less than $1 for each oil change, why not use the one that originally came with the car.

11-27-2009, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nice. wish my dealer was nice like that. i usually just buy the filter and washer along with my online order for something else to save on freight. ...or on my dd, i just reuse the old one if it's in good shape. too lazy to go to the dealer just for those washers. never had a leak.

11-27-2009, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	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.

11-27-2009, 12:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	^thats not a good idea to leave it on..try using a small flathead and pry it off.

11-27-2009, 01:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 18	a knife would work. But of course, b-e c-a-r-e-f-u-l.

11-27-2009, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Get a pair of pliers, hold the washer and unscrew. Usually I can remove it with a flathead per above.

11-27-2009, 02:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	Mobil 1 is the way to go my friend props