Oil Drain Plug problem.

[TheBlatt]

ive done a more than a couple of oil changes in the life of my 02 GLS, but i am attempting another one now, and im afraid that the oil plug is now really rounded and im not able to get a grip on it with a socket wrench or a crescent. any tips or tricks of getting it off, without taking it to a mechanic.

[robs02elantra]

get a new one, then get a set of nut/bolt extractors and never worry about this kind of situation again.

[KeWLKaT]

^ what irwin said

[TheBlatt]

alright, thanks for the speedy responses. i appreciate it.

[2k2GT]

Or just buy a Fumoto draining valve for $25 and make oil change easier.

[FinalBreath]

Vice grips wont grip it?? u should be able to grip it with that... if the plug is stripped who ever is changing your oil is puttin it on way to tight..

[zx2uner]

Or just buy a Fumoto draining valve for $25 and make oil change easier.

I love my fumoto valve, i must have if u change ur own oil.

[05ElantraHB]

A pipe wrench worked the best on my wife's Dodge Caravan plug. As you turn the wrench it tightens up on the nut because of the wedge shape.

[robs02elantra]

Seriously, why wouldn't you just go out and spend 20$ on a set of decent nut/bolt extractors and never have to actually worry about this problem, or any other related to stripped bolts and nuts, again.