Hi,
Trying to change oil myself for first time. Access hatch off, but cannot move the drain plug at all, to the point that the head is beginning to round off. I am using a 17mm socket, on an extender to fit my 3/4 ratchet, trying to turn it counter-clockwise. I assume that this is correct as it's the same direction as the bolts holding the access cover. Engine is still warm from drive home 2 hrs ago.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a technique I'm missing? Having gone to the trouble of buying the 17mm socket, the filter and the oil I really do not want to have to take it to a garage and pay them.
Any helpful advice gratefully received
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Help... Oil Change problem
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- bunnishiwa
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DO NOT USE A SOCKET - I REPEAT, DO NOT USE A SOCKET.
Change to a ring spanner, 17mm. Failing all that, start using a shifter spanner (adjustable wrench).
Lzy_Eye is completely right, sockets are notorious for rounding off heads if they are double hex, single hex is better, but at a slight angle, they can round off heads too.
It should come off with a bit of strength, as the collapsible washer is only tightened so hard Once you break the seal, it will come off easily.
Change to a ring spanner, 17mm. Failing all that, start using a shifter spanner (adjustable wrench).
Lzy_Eye is completely right, sockets are notorious for rounding off heads if they are double hex, single hex is better, but at a slight angle, they can round off heads too.
It should come off with a bit of strength, as the collapsible washer is only tightened so hard Once you break the seal, it will come off easily.
I have a set of offset ring spanners, they make jobs like this so easy. You can pick up a set for about $20 at supercheap, and they are quite good quality for the occasional use.
If you have to use a shifter.... take it to a mechanic.
Oh and Marc, if the sump plug is starting to round off, go to Mitsu and buy a new one. Never reinstall rounded bolts if you can help it.
Also make sure you have a new sump plug washer. They are a special washer and crush as you tighten.
If you have to use a shifter.... take it to a mechanic.
Oh and Marc, if the sump plug is starting to round off, go to Mitsu and buy a new one. Never reinstall rounded bolts if you can help it.
Also make sure you have a new sump plug washer. They are a special washer and crush as you tighten.
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Wish I'd asked the question before I started with the socket - live n learn I suppose.
Re the ring spanner - I assume that this is the ring end of a combination spanner?
And good advice re getting a new sump plug screw & washer - will do today.
Final Q - anti-clockwise to remove?
Thank you to all for the advice, very much appreciated
Re the ring spanner - I assume that this is the ring end of a combination spanner?
And good advice re getting a new sump plug screw & washer - will do today.
Final Q - anti-clockwise to remove?
Thank you to all for the advice, very much appreciated
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Having had a cheap set from SuperCheap (which rounded bolts much more easily), I can say you are best to just spend $100-150 and get a decent set of metric JBS spanners from Blackwoods. The quality of them is much better and seeing as they will last a lifetime they will pay for themselves before long...
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Well, after much cursing and effort the ring spanner did the job, and the plug finally loosened - thanks for the advice
On to the filter - OMG, tightened by Zeus, further tightened by me getting confused between clockwise and anit-clockwise whilst lying under the car
Two strenuous cramped hours with a slightly too large filter remover finally saw it come off - god I ache this morning
Thanks again to all for the advice that finally enabled me to do this
On to the filter - OMG, tightened by Zeus, further tightened by me getting confused between clockwise and anit-clockwise whilst lying under the car
Two strenuous cramped hours with a slightly too large filter remover finally saw it come off - god I ache this morning
Thanks again to all for the advice that finally enabled me to do this
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