I need to order a service manual, I know. It's on my list.
Thanks in advance!
I need to order a service manual, I know. It's on my list.
Thanks in advance!
Oil Drain Plug.....26-32 ft/lbs per Amsoil
tomrad (05-21-2015)
I just use an open-end box end combination wrench, put the box end on the plug and hit the side of the open end with my open hand until it won't go any more tight. Same process to remove the drain plug, just reversed. The factory probably has both the plug and filter on very tight, so remove the filter first.
Since 1968 I have never had any problem with a drain plug coming out, thousands of oil changes. I used to do them on the floor of my own shop when all the lifts were occupied. No danger of stripped threads and if their is a copper washer on the drain plug it will last through many oil changes.
regards
mech
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage de 1.2 manual: 55.7 mpg (US) ... 23.7 km/L ... 4.2 L/100 km ... 66.9 mpg (Imp)
tomrad (05-21-2015)
Mobil 1 here. I like it when Wal Mart has it on sale for $22.66 for 5 quarts. Buy 2 jugs, good for 3 oil changes, look for sale after 2nd oil change. Use an extended life oil filter. Nissan drain plugs were a softer metal than the oil pans threaded portion. Look at the threads in your drain plug and replace it when they look deformed, thinner and sharper threads.
regards
mech
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage de 1.2 manual: 55.7 mpg (US) ... 23.7 km/L ... 4.2 L/100 km ... 66.9 mpg (Imp)
Doesn't it call for 0w-20? Found a cap wrench 3/8ths drive I already had that fit perfect, said 65-67 mm.
regards
mech
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage de 1.2 manual: 55.7 mpg (US) ... 23.7 km/L ... 4.2 L/100 km ... 66.9 mpg (Imp)
I prefer conventional oil ... and 5w-30 is recommended for the Mirage's engine elsewhere in the world.