Maybe you missed my post above, but all auto parts/hardware stores will have a 13/16" spark plug socket...that will fit your drain plug.
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Maybe you missed my post above, but all auto parts/hardware stores will have a 13/16" spark plug socket...that will fit your drain plug.
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7981GS
Guest
21mm and 13/16" are very close and both will work.
Just make sure that you use a 6-point socket either way.
Eric
Just make sure that you use a 6-point socket either way.
Eric
Exactly...and EVERYONE has a 13/16" spark plug socket...
Borrow one from your neighbor...he will have one....
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MAJikMARCer
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Sorry gentlemen, but the 13/16 socket did NOT fit (yes I DID have one of those 
). I "measured" again and it is closer to 21mm than 20mm so I think I'll get the 21 instead.
I realize were are talking about the difference of less than .4 mm but my 13/16 socket would not fit well enough to risk using it. I'd round the top corners off, even if I had managed to get it loose.
Glad I checked again though. I'd like to keep my shopping trip down to a single trip. I'm bad about having to run to the store half a dozen times when working on house projects.
). I "measured" again and it is closer to 21mm than 20mm so I think I'll get the 21 instead. I realize were are talking about the difference of less than .4 mm but my 13/16 socket would not fit well enough to risk using it. I'd round the top corners off, even if I had managed to get it loose.
Glad I checked again though. I'd like to keep my shopping trip down to a single trip. I'm bad about having to run to the store half a dozen times when working on house projects.
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7981GS
Guest
It most likely didn't fit because the PO used an adjustable wrench/wrong size socket and buggered it up.
When you do get it out file, grind whatever to get rid of the new flashing.
Eric
When you do get it out file, grind whatever to get rid of the new flashing.
Eric
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MAJikMARCer
Guest
My wife asked me to check with the local dealer to see how much they'd charge. I was quoted $100! Holy crap! F that!
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Guest
Guest
Be careful not to put the oil filter in backwards, believe it or not, I've seen this done.
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BassCliff
Guest
Hi,
For what it's worth, here is my oil changing experience:
Oil and Filter Change
Stripped Oil Drain Plug Repair
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
For what it's worth, here is my oil changing experience:
Oil and Filter Change
Stripped Oil Drain Plug Repair
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
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