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Originally Posted by brndck
this doesn't sound right to me. is it an oem plug and oem pan? it should bottom out (plug flange against oil pan flange).
Is the plug tight against the washer?
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The both seem OEM, I even got the crush washer from the Nissan dealership (used one from a 240sx since they both have the same plug size). I tightened it before putting oil in and noticed the space so I took it out to see if the washer was flattened and it was for the most part, but not as flat as the old one. When I put it back on the plug threaded smoothly then I tightened it and it still had the space, I'd say it's probably a little bit tighter than the torque spec but it still has the gap. I really feel I have it as tight as I should go since I don't want to strip the threads on the pan.
So far it hasn't leaked and I took it on the freeway to test it and it's been fine, just a little concerning. I ordered a "
Nismo Magnetic Plug" from the dealership, I'm just waiting for them to send me an email saying it's ready to be picked up.