I couldn't loose oil drain plug

sakulakao

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I bought 5 quart of oil and filter recently. I got the problem .I couldn't loose the nut .it's too tight .Does someone have good idea ? Could use hammer to push the
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Use a breaker bar. You should get a better grip and more leverage that way. Better hope your pan isn't stripped from being tightened too hard.
 

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ESL.

Just use an extention bar to get more leverage on whatever you're using. If the bolt is seized though - you can break it. Try to work it loose by hand, like put some serious strength into it. Use PB-Blaster on it first though to make sure it gets in there to eat away at anything holding it.
 

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Lol cut it out bullies! He's a healthy vegan. A paradox.

On second thought, there definitely needs to a be a DIY for this project. Where's the DIY?


Try taking an example from this guy:

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And once your obsolete 40 year old antenna is mounted, follow this kid's lead, he knows how to deal with some tough bolts from the looks of it:

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Look at the leverage he's using on that ratchet and his position relative to it - obviously optimum to get the bolt off.
 
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I thought there was one on the master guide. I'm doing my oil and tranny this weekend so I'll take pics and make one.
 

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When you make it, please don't forget to tell us what size socket fits the drain bolt and which way we need to turn it so it comes off, I forget that part. Or should I rent one of those presses at Autozone to press the bolt outta there?
 

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You can always go the cheap route and put the circular part of a wrench on the end of the handle of the rachet to create more leverage. Cheaper than buying a breaker bar, even though i would highly suggest getting one.
 
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