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Old 04-09-2010 | 09:15 PM
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Nissan crush washer rip off.

They go for a buck a piece... Also, they no longer include them free with the oil filter.
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 09:20 PM
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just get a fumoto drain valve. Install it and forget it. Never have to worry about stripped threads or crush washers again.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Deepdiver
just get a fumoto drain valve. Install it and forget it. Never have to worry about stripped threads or crush washers again.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
Nice.. Which size to I order? Sucks that I just bought 5 crush washers..
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 09:24 PM
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Don't quite remember, they should have a reference chart or something on the site.
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 09:25 PM
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I just go to the dealer and they give me a whole handful.
 
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I just go to the dealer and they give me a whole handful.
WTF... Which dealer is this?
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 10:45 PM
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$1.50/each in Canada at a Nissan dealer. Prob more at Infiniti. It's a joke!
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 10:53 PM
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I just go to the dealer and they give me a whole handful.
Same, I just ask for the crush washer and they give me like 5.
 
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Old 04-09-2010 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Deepdiver
just get a fumoto drain valve. Install it and forget it. Never have to worry about stripped threads or crush washers again.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
cheap enough I added this to my list of things to get lol
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 10:44 AM
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on Rockauto.com, it's ~ $5 for a box of 10.

I just ordered some when i had to make an order for some other parts
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 04:23 PM
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on Rockauto.com, it's ~ $5 for a box of 10.
I just ordered some when i had to make an order for some other parts
Crush washers are truly a rip off, I wouldn't use 10 in my life time. I put 125K miles on my last Z and changed the crush washer ONCE only because I didn't know any better. How many times do you think I've changed the washer on my '04 G35, that's right NEVER! I've never had a drip from either car so changing the washer is a waste of time and effort. I'd rather spent that time polishing my intake....
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I just ordered a quickvalve with the 10% off coupon code. Going to save a lot of time & effort on future oil changes. Now, if only the oem plastic shield had an easy access door to the pan and filter. Instead of removing the 10+ bolts.
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Crush washers are truly a rip off, I wouldn't use 10 in my life time. I put 125K miles on my last Z and changed the crush washer ONCE only because I didn't know any better. How many times do you think I've changed the washer on my '04 G35, that's right NEVER! I've never had a drip from either car so changing the washer is a waste of time and effort. I'd rather spent that time polishing my intake....
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I agree. I've prob done a dozen oil changes on my G35 so far...i have yet to actually see a leak and change it.


Same for the differentials. ALL the DIY's said to replace the washers...i didn't, and no leaks.

I think they are good for more thana few oil changes. It's when they become damaged and distorted that they should be replaced...but no idea how you'd do that unless you are putting the plug on with an impact gun...which i've seen quick oil change places do (friends who worked there told stories)
 
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Old 04-10-2010 | 07:44 PM
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well i change them every time since i dont have to pay for them. and yes, it depends on how tight you tighten them. if they start spreading or getting oblong looking, then they will leak. its not just impacts, if you use extended wrenches or long handle ratchet wrenches you pull tighter with the extra leverage, in turn, overtightening the bolt.
 


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