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?

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Thanks, guys!

 

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.

 

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 :/

 

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!

 

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

 

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

 

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