Oil change problem with drain plug

[alikhan78]

I tried that as well, granted I didn't push as hard the other way. As I think about it, Im not sure about the breaker bar idea, it may apply more torque than is needed and if the plug is being turned incorrectly it may really cause problems. I'm just not sure why the plug is that tight in the first place.

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Did you try turning it the other way to see if your counter-clockwise is clockwise to the plugs threads?(I'm not being sarcastic,happened to me)

[ohioboxster]

I would at least try squirting it with PB Blaster

[Adam]

Originally Posted by alikhan78

I'm just not sure why the plug is that tight in the first place.

It shouldn't have been especially since it is aluminum. It sounds like the place that did the changes might have over tightened it. Be sure to check the threads to see if there was any damage.

[alikhan78]

I did take a look at the threads, they looked ok. Crush ring had a nice indentation where the plug pressed against it.

Now it seems I have more pain on the way, the 74-76mm 14 flute oil wrench I got from Orielly Auto Parts doesn't look like its going to work, keeps slipping. I swear this is the last time I buy anything from Orielly, return policy sucks. Serves me right though for being lazy and not buying the porsche wrench from suncoast.

Originally Posted by Adam

It shouldn't have been especially since it is aluminum. It sounds like the place that did the changes might have over tightened it. Be sure to check the threads to see if there was any damage.

[FrayAdjacent]

Well, I have the Porsche filter wrench... but I work tomorrow, or I'd let you borrow it.