Replacement Drain Plug?

Solus · 02-14-2010, 06:01 PM

So I changed my oil about a month ago. Got in the car this evening to leave made it about 100 yards down the road the oil light came on so I immediately stopped checked my oil and it was almost empty.. probably about a quart left.

Pushed it all the way back to my house and in my driveway where my car sits is a huge puddle of oil. Long story short my plug fell off somehow and I can't find it anywhere. Anyone know where I can get a replacement plug? Part # or something of the nature? I don't know if they are universal or whatever as I have never had to buy a drain plug.

SmoothZ · 02-14-2010, 06:09 PM

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

You'll never have to take off the plug again.

37Z · 02-14-2010, 06:14 PM

Nissan Dealer or one can purchase a magnetic oil drain plug from Summit Racing Equipment (1-800-230-3030). See AK oil change thrend for part number.

Trips · 02-14-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z

Nissan Dealer or one can purchase a magnetic oil drain plug from Summit Racing Equipment (1-800-230-3030). See AK oil change thrend for part number.

RavenRonnie · 02-14-2010, 07:30 PM

highly recommend a magnetic plug for a replacement!

molamann · 02-14-2010, 07:31 PM

+1 for the magnetic drain plug. It was under $20 iirc and well worth it since Nissan will charge you some ridiculous amount for the factory plug regardless.

SigPapa226 · 02-14-2010, 08:07 PM

Titek Magnetic Drain Plug
TiTek Magnetic Drain Plug M12 x 1.25 Red - Oil Miscellaneous - SP Power Store

Solus · 02-15-2010, 07:34 AM

awesome guys tyvm hopefully the local auto parts store has the mag ones because i have to have my car up and running by tomorrow night lol

Island_370 · 02-15-2010, 06:00 PM

When you are out buying the drain plug, pick up a torque wrench and remember 25 ft-lb (34.4 Nm)

SoCal 370Z · 02-15-2010, 07:18 PM

May I respectfully ask why the drain plug fell out? You said you did the oil change yourself. Do you use a use a torque wrench to install the plug? Have you checked to determine whether the existing threads are stripped? I would check to see the condition the threads before ordering a new drain lug of any kind. If they are stripped, then you will be required to go to an oversized drain plug. If so, there are self-tapping drain plugs, but there are tricks to installing these.

VCuomo · 02-17-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

You'll never have to take off the plug again.

+1000 Get the version with the nipple and all you'll have to do is attach a hose (you can get one at Osh, Ace, Home Depot, etc.) and put the hose in a catch basin, flip a lever, and watch the oil drain. When done, the flip the lever back, remove the hose, and dispose of the old oil.

But first, as has been pointed out, make sure that your oil pan threads have not been stripped.

02-14-2010, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 18	Replacement Drain Plug? So I changed my oil about a month ago. Got in the car this evening to leave made it about 100 yards down the road the oil light came on so I immediately stopped checked my oil and it was almost empty.. probably about a quart left. Pushed it all the way back to my house and in my driveway where my car sits is a huge puddle of oil. Long story short my plug fell off somehow and I can't find it anywhere. Anyone know where I can get a replacement plug? Part # or something of the nature? I don't know if they are universal or whatever as I have never had to buy a drain plug.

02-14-2010, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 37	QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil You'll never have to take off the plug again. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

02-14-2010, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 264	Oil drain plug Nissan Dealer or one can purchase a magnetic oil drain plug from Summit Racing Equipment (1-800-230-3030). See AK oil change thrend for part number.

02-14-2010, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
RavenRonnie Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: La Vergne, TN Posts: 38 Drives: 2010 370z M6 w/sport Rep Power: 17	highly recommend a magnetic plug for a replacement! __________________ 2010 Base w/Sport Pkg 6sp man

02-14-2010, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 17	Titek Magnetic Drain Plug TiTek Magnetic Drain Plug M12 x 1.25 Red - Oil Miscellaneous - SP Power Store __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

02-14-2010, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 286	+1 for the magnetic drain plug. It was under $20 iirc and well worth it since Nissan will charge you some ridiculous amount for the factory plug regardless.

02-15-2010, 07:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 18	awesome guys tyvm hopefully the local auto parts store has the mag ones because i have to have my car up and running by tomorrow night lol

02-15-2010, 06:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 17	When you are out buying the drain plug, pick up a torque wrench and remember 25 ft-lb (34.4 Nm) __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

02-15-2010, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 35	May I respectfully ask why the drain plug fell out? You said you did the oil change yourself. Do you use a use a torque wrench to install the plug? Have you checked to determine whether the existing threads are stripped? I would check to see the condition the threads before ordering a new drain lug of any kind. If they are stripped, then you will be required to go to an oversized drain plug. If so, there are self-tapping drain plugs, but there are tricks to installing these. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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