Best way to remove stripped oil drain bolt

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Best way to remove stripped oil drain bolt

11-04-2000, 06:05 PM

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I tried to change my oil today but my oil drain bolt wouldn’t budge. I used my 13mm socket but I stripped the head – darn. Does anyone know a good way to remove it? I’m due for an oil change and I’d really like to get this thing off and a new one in place.

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