Originally Posted by fantom71

I tried to change my manual transmission fluid. I have an Allen socket that fits, but there is no room for the socket and ratchet. I had read here that 'all I have to do is get the 14mm Allen key and cut about 1/2" off and use a open end wrench'. Well, that is easier said than done. I have been to Harbor Freight, Sears, Wal-Mart, Home Depot etc and cannot find a 14mm key. The only thing I can find are the large sockets found at one of the auto parts stores. I buy another set and get the trusty hack saw out and commence to hacking. These sockets must be made out of diamond. After 10 minutes, all I have to show are a few scratches. I checked the tool rental page and I guess this tool is too basic to be there . Any ideas where I should turn next?

Another question I have is my Haynes Manual states I should lube my throttle linkages, door hardware, locking mechanisms, etc with a 'light oil'. What IS a light oil? Would 3 in 1 work? I have searched and for the throttle links, ATF is recommended. Would power steering fluid work as well, or the 3 in 1 or WD 40?

Yall have already been life savers. A little more help and I might actually be able to talk half way intelligently about these things in 10 years