Hi all:

Not sure if anyone's having the same problem that i have, but this oil pan bolt (13mm) is just impossible to remove. I pretty much shredded the head trying to get it off. It's unbelievably tight and just won't budge. I tried using a regular 13mm wrench, then a few different models of heavy duty vises. Everything faile. Everytime i exert force on the head, the tool just slips over the edges and smudges it smooth. The bolt won't move at all.

Since i got the car serviced last at the dealership, i'm going back and complain to them for getting the bolt stuck.

My question is, is there a longer, more precise fitting tool that the dealership uses to remove the bolt? I think you need a very fitting 13mm tool with a very long handle to obtain enough cleavage to move this sucker. Since the bolt head is just way too small.

Please feel free to post your experience.

Much Obliged!

Mars