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Old 01-02-2008, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshuaMc View Post
So I went to change my oil yesterday and couldn't budge the bolt that plugs the oil reservoir. So I think I'm just going to get a pair of gripping pliers and get it off, but can anyone tell me the size of the bolt so that I can replace it?
Josh
By "oil resevoir" I'm assume you mean the oil pan? (Only a dry-sump engine has a seperate oil "resevoir").

Gripping pliers will not help. Use an impact wrench or maybe a length of iron pipe for leverage. Quickie-lube places like to impact the drain plug on there with about a bajillion ft/lbs of torque. (Bastards)
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