NEED QUICK RESPONSE! Kics Oil Drain Plug washer...

atx370z · 11-20-2010, 12:17 PM

Can i use the nylon washer that comes with the Kics oil drain plug or do i NEED to use the copper Nissan crush washer?

Thanks!

PS. Reason for the sense of urgency... i just installed a brand new exhaust and decided to change oil while car was up on jack stands... i dont want to wait for gf to get home with Nissan crush washer so if the Nylon washer is safe to use and won't leak... i want to get this done so i can hear the exhaust!

TypeOne · 11-20-2010, 01:30 PM

I don't see an issue using either.

As long as the washer is large enough to stop the leaks and preventing the bolt from backing out.

Trips · 11-20-2010, 01:43 PM

Cooper is recommended for a true seal. I would never use a plastic seal. It's not that expensive, and well worth the piece of mind.

IDZRVIT · 11-20-2010, 02:35 PM

I used a used copper washer from a brake caliper. No leaks. Nylon or neoprene will also provide a positive seal.

11-20-2010, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
atx370z Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 637 Drives: 10 370Z T/S M6 Rep Power: 15	NEED QUICK RESPONSE! Kics Oil Drain Plug washer... Can i use the nylon washer that comes with the Kics oil drain plug or do i NEED to use the copper Nissan crush washer? Thanks! PS. Reason for the sense of urgency... i just installed a brand new exhaust and decided to change oil while car was up on jack stands... i dont want to wait for gf to get home with Nissan crush washer so if the Nylon washer is safe to use and won't leak... i want to get this done so i can hear the exhaust! __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3's, AMS Crank Pulley, JWT Flywheel, 4.08 Gears, UpRev, H&R Springs and 20mm Spacers, JDM Rear Fog, EVO-R Front Lip and CF Upper Cover, 305's

11-20-2010, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Cooper is recommended for a true seal. I would never use a plastic seal. It's not that expensive, and well worth the piece of mind. __________________

11-20-2010, 02:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I used a used copper washer from a brake caliper. No leaks. Nylon or neoprene will also provide a positive seal. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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11-20-2010, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	I don't see an issue using either. As long as the washer is large enough to stop the leaks and preventing the bolt from backing out.