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Sep 15, 2008 | 04:20 PM

2002Z28Camaro

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Problem with drain plug

Ok since ive had my car i have been geting my oil changed at the shop because ive took on more hours at work and im getting lazy but now i decided to do it myself so i bought me some ramps and attempted to change it this weekend but the drain plug would not come out so how do i get it out

Sep 15, 2008 | 04:25 PM

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Lefty=Loosy ....Righty=Tighty .....I assume you are not tightening it by accident are you....otherwise use a longer wrench for more leverage.............OR..take it to a shop and see what they can do.

Sep 15, 2008 | 04:27 PM

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You can try to heat up a little and then attempt to twist it off. Or spray the outside for about 24 hrs prior to taking it off and see if that helps.

Sep 15, 2008 | 04:28 PM

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yeah i know lefty loosy, i did use a longer wrench this mfer is on here

Sep 15, 2008 | 05:04 PM

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pb blaster... propane torch....leverage

Sep 15, 2008 | 05:28 PM

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pb blaster, let it soak, put socket on and give the ratchet a few whacks with a rubber mallet

Sep 15, 2008 | 06:00 PM

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depending for high the car is jacked up , use a breaker bar, it will break loose like butter....

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Sep 15, 2008 | 07:03 PM

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I hate how shops do that... I also hate how shops tighten up oil filters too...

Follow all those tips above and it should come off... I really think hammering away at a wrench with a mallet should suffice... Once it's off, you tighten it your way and you never have to worry about crap like this again.

Sep 15, 2008 | 08:29 PM

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a cheap way to gain leverage in tight spaces is to use a larger box wrench and put it on the end of the bar of the socket wrench, you'll gain a lot of leverage even in a tight spot under the car.