my06tc

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hi there

i have to change my oil cause its dirty and was trying to get the bolt out and it wouldnt budge i try wd-40 pam and other stuff......if there any tricks on getting a tight bolt out..

its easy to reach but that sucker wouldnt come out and i know how to replace oil but this is my first time for this car and i wanted to try myself

any suggestions..should i try harder i dont wanna pull the oil pan off if i try to hard

Danger_Darren

Just try harder. Sometimes those things are on there really tight, like 100ft/lbs tight. Also, don't forget to replace the crush washer. I have seen someone run an engine dry because they didn't replace it and the oil plug actually vibrated out.

ack154

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More elbow grease.

my06tc

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yea i just need to be in a good position to where i can have enough strength to get it out...

i wasnt really trying hard i mean i was putting some force to it but not enough just have to try again if worse comes to worse il have my buddies take a look at it see what they can do cause i do know as you said it can be really tight but it should only be hand tight

KillaSpiceTSW

Just get a decent sized socket wrench throw a 14mm on that sucker and turn it off. If that doesnt then take a bar or a jack bar and put it over the wrench to get more leverage and pull it off...

Danger_Darren

Yeah, should is the key word. I used to work at a shop doing oil changes and even on a lift i would have a hard time getting the oil plug out. Have you tried just using a longer ratchet/wrench?

kuo34

I'm only recommending this because I do it every now and then - make sure you're turning the bolt the right way!

That and be persistent. It's like they use robots at the factory to put everything together. Weird.

--Final_Wrath--

Or you can just double wrench....always works. Just dont hit your face.

davedavetC

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or use a 1/2 drive rachet and socket lol

my06tc

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thannks gie im goona try again i can do it..

i was turning counterclockwise but that sucker must be in there really good....might have to warm up the car little bit longer..

my06tc

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any tips on getting the oil filter out i dont have a tool for it should i get one or it should unsrew right out

KillaSpiceTSW

Take a flathead screw driver and stab the filter through the side, but make sure you have the oil pan underneath. Then with it in just turn.... Or just put on a batting/mechanic glove that has rubber grips on it and turn... Theres server ways bro.

Danger_Darren

If you plan on doing it again you should get one, but it should be on there only hand tight. The tool is basically a giant socket that fits on the end of the filter and onto your ratchet. If you don't get one, you can use a large pair of pliers to crush the filter and twist it out.

my06tc

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thanks gies alot of great tips..

Tc4Eva

To get the bolt out, try a longer ratchet and a big hammer. Had to do that the first time I changed my oil. If you plan on changing your own oil from now on, I recommend the filter tool, it was about 7 dollars from the dealer when I got mine bout a month ago.

GammaTNT

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i use that pipe every time i work on my car.

my06tc

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i got it out all done i just needed to pull a little harder came out..i used rachet and a 14mm socket thats all......i had gloves on this time so i think that made a better grip..

I borrowd the oil filter tool from my neighbor made the job so much easier then plieers or puching a hole on the side to messy..

so guess someone can lock this thread

Steventc07

strap wrenches work too