Oil Change Problems

[hatchback69]

new motor and my first time changing the oil, unfortunately the 17 bolt has been strip, is there any other way I can change it, like taking out the whole oil pan or something. thanks for your help.

[dubcac]

Go to the dealer and get a new drain bolt and crush washer. Stop by Sears and get some Vise Grips if you don't have them. Use the vise grips to get the old drain plug out.

[karizmah]

Werd, vice grips as tight as you can clamp em on.

If it wont come out then you could drill a small hole
through the center of it. this will release pressure on
the bolt and should come out easier.

[CivicSi04']

yea def go vise grips if that doesnt work then drill it, but be carefull. and take ur time. dont mess up the oil pan. then shit could get costly. and def stop at ur local dealer and pick up a new plug and crush washer. itll only cost u like 2.99. 2.99 well worth it.

also just curious, how did u strip the drain plug?

[Hybrid_Coupe]

prolly used like a 13/16 instead of a 17. that or someone spun while they put it on. its no big deal...ive seen a lot like that...most of the time though, we get them off with a 6pt 17 and impact.

[CivicSi04']

Originally posted by Resistance98EX@Jul 22 2005, 12:57 PM
prolly used like a 13/16 instead of a 17. that or someone spun while they put it on.* its no big deal...ive seen a lot like that...most of the time though, we get them off with a 6pt 17 and impact.

i would be really nervous taking an impact too near my oil pan, but obviously it works, just as long as ur not puttin it back on with the impact gun its all good. lol just kidding, i know u guys wouldnt do that

[hkspowers]

Or get the bolt out set from craftsman. You will need a set in the future anyway. I find thats the best way to build a tool arsenal. When you need it buy it! That way you will have it forever and you will also build to your collection. If you don't have the money to buy then rent it from auto zone.

[Hybrid_Coupe]

ehh...i just take 100$ a week and go buy tools that i might need. if iu cant think of anything to buy thats only 100 then i save it for the next week. ive built up a pretty good set of tools...only prob is...its all metric lol

[imported_mntdewred]

Also, no need to go to the dealer for the drain plug. The same thing happened to me about a year ago and I just went to a local parts store and they had it with the correct washer too. Probably cheaper than dealer, but I can't remember the price.

[Hybrid_Coupe]

Originally posted by mntdewred@Jul 23 2005, 12:35 PM
Also, no need to go to the dealer for the drain plug. The same thing happened to me about a year ago and I just went to a local parts store and they had it with the correct washer too. Probably cheaper than dealer, but I can't remember the price.

seriously...they are like 4 bucks. thats whats on my car come to think of it. no prob leaking from the drain plug.