09stlmaxima

Normally I take my car to the dealer bc with coupon the price is the same as what I could get oil for.....buuuut not this time.

I have doing changes for years but this would be first time in the Max. Is there a washer for the drain plug I should be aware of? I go back to my BMW days where that thing was included with the filter so I am trained to naturally desire it when I change oil.

Does anyone know the size washer I could get when I go buy oil? 1/2 or 3/8?

Richard66

Never changed oil on my max but if it's anything like my Frontier there is a crush washer that goes on the oil plug. I get it from the dealership when I buy a Nissan OEM filter. It costs less than a buck.

ThinBlue82

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It's the same as your frontier. It's listed on my receipt from the dealership and its $2

Maxgig

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For a few dollars you can get a pack of 10 from AutoZone.

RR5

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QuikValve has a cork washer. I put one on my 2002 and never looked back.

LtLeary

I use these...one every two or three oil changes depending on the amount of "crush" left. No leak, no fuss.
Dorman 097-134 Copper Oil Drain Plug Gasket - Fits M12, Pack of 10
by Dorman
Link: http://amzn.com/B002M1SQ24

Fakie J Farkerton

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My 4th gen used the same copper washer for 200k with no leaks..well..not from there anyways.
I don't see that as being much of a wear item.
Only time I replace copper washers is on brakes for safety.

09stlmaxima

Thanks, guys!

1996blackmax

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I used the same washer for a long time as well on my 4th & 5th gens. I now get my oil changes done at a mechanics shop I've been going to for years, same washer I believe, no issues.

GNCMaxima

Question on the washer (Not trying to steal the post lol

Has anyone ever gotten blue crust on the bolt/washer? Just saw mine this morning :/

LtLeary

It (the copper) has been exposed to water/minerals...usually over a period of time, pretty normal in very wet/salty/humid areas. At least you can be sure you are not leaking any oil!

GNCMaxima

haha yeah thats very true. When it starts leaking thats when I'll replace it lol!

gizzsdad

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-Oil-Drain-Plug-Crush-Washer-Gaskets-Fits-Nissan-11026-01M02-FREE-SHIP-/160648840409?hash=item25676ac4d9&vxp=mtr

RR5

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Seriously, this will be the last time you have to unbolt anything to do an oil change.

http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f103s-valve.html