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Old 11-24-2005, 02:03 PM
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oil change ... please help me (97 max)

I am trying to remove the drain plug (ofcourse first time oil chnage) by using
14mm wrench, but it's not loosen at all, even i use lot of force. I am trying to loosen the plug in the clock wise direction.

am i doing something wrong.....please help me.
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Old 11-24-2005, 02:25 PM
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Lefty Loosie man, COUNTER clockwise.

Get a wrench or socket that fits very well and then give a few taps with a rubber mallet if need be.
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Old 11-24-2005, 09:34 PM
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Make sure your turning the correct bolt. try it with a breaker bar or a long pipe at the end of your wrench to give you leverage.
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Old 11-24-2005, 10:39 PM
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Good advice above. Counter Clockwise with a breaker bar works best. Also tapping with a rubber mallet to "break lose" the nut helps. You certainly don't want to round off the edges of the plug, so make certain you have a tight fit.
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