Help needed with oil drain bolt
#1
Racer
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Help needed with oil drain bolt
Does anyone know what size the oil drain bolt is? I spent 15 minutes with various tools trying to unscrew the thing and it wouldn't budge. It looks pretty old and the edges are starting to wear, so I know the last owner didn't have it replaced.
I've got the car up on Blitz ramps, but I want to get out from under the car as soon as possible.
I've got the car up on Blitz ramps, but I want to get out from under the car as soon as possible.
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#8
אני עומד עם ישראל
Please use a 6 pt. socket or wrench or else you will round it even more.
#9
if its trashed- vice grips and hammer to get it out
replace entire plug and new washer for it
a few dollars well spent~
replace entire plug and new washer for it
a few dollars well spent~
#11
Three Wheelin'
Not a fan of the quick valve. KInda lazy way out IMO. Not hard on these cars to reach the filter and bolt on these cars. If the edges are rounded use a 6 point 12 mm wrench or socket. Are you turning the right way?
#12
Burning Brakes
I've used the Fumoto valve on my wife's car for 4 years now. They are great and it hasn't leaked yet. However, her car has a clear exit for the filter overflow which makes the pan bolt the worst part of changing the oil on that car. And I don't have to jack it up. Just reach under and it's done in 15 minutes.
With the TL, the filter dumps oil all over the control arm. Plus, I have to jack my car up before I can even think of getting under it. So, it's a much bigger job and the valve wouldn't help much.
Best part of the valve is that you can drain the pan and close it. Then do your filter, then let more old oil out. Or, if you overfill, you can easily let more out. Maybe I will get one for the TL.....
With the TL, the filter dumps oil all over the control arm. Plus, I have to jack my car up before I can even think of getting under it. So, it's a much bigger job and the valve wouldn't help much.
Best part of the valve is that you can drain the pan and close it. Then do your filter, then let more old oil out. Or, if you overfill, you can easily let more out. Maybe I will get one for the TL.....
#13
all hondas I've had were 17mm and the TL is the easiest ever to change the oil. I turn the wheel to right and can stick my arm underneath to remove the filter and drain bolt. 10 min, no need to jack it up.
#15
Race Director
14mm, Acura part no. 90009-PY3-000, $5.25 retail.
Click here for enginge block/oil pan parts list, it's #12
Click here for enginge block/oil pan parts list, it's #12
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
Got everything I need, but the damn plug won't budge at all, even after using a hammer. I called around to shops in my area and they want $65-90 to use synthetic oil. I'm not about to fork over that much money when I can just as easily do the oil change myself, provided I can get this plug out. Any suggestions?
#19
Race Director
Got everything I need, but the damn plug won't budge at all, even after using a hammer. I called around to shops in my area and they want $65-90 to use synthetic oil. I'm not about to fork over that much money when I can just as easily do the oil change myself, provided I can get this plug out. Any suggestions?
Damaged bolt/screw removers
#20
OP:
Don't bash me, but I want to relate an experience similar to yours about a month or two ago from another member.
He was attempting to turn the bolt in the wrong direction
This is a true story
Just a thought
Don't bash me, but I want to relate an experience similar to yours about a month or two ago from another member.
He was attempting to turn the bolt in the wrong direction
This is a true story
Just a thought
#21
Race Director
Good point:
Lefty loosey......
Righty tighty......
Lefty loosey......
Righty tighty......
#23
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Pics of the said drain plug please? Let's see how rounded this head is.
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