Oil Change Diaster

[78F350]

You may be able to gently tap an M10 triple square wrench in there to get enough grip to get it out.
M10 Triple Square:


The OEM plugs are soft aluminum. That way Arty guys don't crack the pan when they torque them in.

It is written in marker on a parts shelf in my garage:

• Oil Plug - 50 NM (Magnetic/steel Plug - 19 FT)
• Filter - 25 NM
• Wheel Lug 130 NM/93 Ft
• Spark Plug - 30 NM
• Caliper - 63 Ft

Use those 'till you find a better source.

[Starter986]

Have you tried using a pair of vice-grips? Grab the edge of the plug... back it out.

I once stripped my plug... but managed to get it out. Promptly went to Auto Zone... dropped a few bucks on a steel plug... haven't had a problem since.

Oh. Never have I torqued my plugs when doing an oil change... on any car ever I've owned. 100% has worked out for me... and never a weep or leak.

[SMK Shoe]

Originally Posted by 78F350

That way Arty guys don't crack the pan when they torque them in.

Thanx, Did you know if you put a ARTY guy in a empty room with only two marbles, tens minutes later one will be broken and the other dented

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by 78F350

That way Arty guys don't crack the pan when they torque them in.

So you've been to this place? LOL

https://www.artysautoservice.com/


Actually, I get your gist behind the "Arty guys" comment, but where did it come from?

[78F350]

Originally Posted by piper6909

...Actually, I get your gist behind the "Arty guys" comment, but where did it come from?

The OP said, " ...my old Battery Commander " which to me, says he's one of these guys:


They do not do 'finesse' well.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by 78F350

The OP said, " ...my old Battery Commander " which to me, says he's one of these guys:


They do not do 'finesse' well.

ahh! haha! Thanks!

[tcoradeschi]

Originally Posted by 78F350

The OP said, " ...my old Battery Commander " which to me, says he's one of these guys:


They do not do 'finesse' well.

It’s Good to be the King!