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Solus 02-14-2010 06:01 PM

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.

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

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.:tup:

Trips 02-14-2010 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z (Post 401416)
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.:tup:

:iagree:

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 (Post 401407)
QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

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

:iagree: +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.


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