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    Crush washer for drain plug

    Do you have to use a new one for every oil change.?

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    Yes, but I doubt many oil shops bother to do so. I had bought some from NAPA, and then discovered that they are a lot less expensive at the Nissan dealer. As I remember they are less than 25 cents.

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    Is the washer for the Micra copper or aluminum? Does it matter? My Honda used aluminum.

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    The ones I get at my dealer are copper and are 69 cents each. Some dealers give them for free when you buy a filter.

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    you can drawfile (use a metal file sideways) the aluminum ones.....i reckon i have saved at least 5 dollars over 40 years doing this !
    2015 Micra S (manual)
    no A/C /no power options/ block heater/4x 2 Ohm speakers...all factory stock in 2015
    Feb 2015 build
    9,999 purchase price + tax..no additional 1600$ because it was a 2015 purchased in 2016
    so receipt says $8,399....+1600 .... so they look good i guess...for a brand new car!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMicra2015 View Post
    you can drawfile (use a metal file sideways) the aluminum ones.....i reckon i have saved at least 5 dollars over 40 years doing this !
    A penny saved is a penny earned


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