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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 07:35 AM
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Oil drain plug!
I tried 12mm six point, vise grips, Stilson wrench, hammer and chisel. What's ledt? C4?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 08:13 AM
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Its a 1/2". Yes it's standard size. Here is a link to what more people do to get it off.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tuck-help.html
 
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I also tried heat. So far, the only thing I HAVEN'T tried is welding on a nut. But since the temp required to weld on a nut is so much higher than the temp required to melt aluminum, I hesitate.
 
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Originally Posted by Thumper Simpson
I tried 12mm six point, vise grips, Stilson wrench, hammer and chisel. What's ledt? C4?
See Post #13 in THIS thread...

Top Tip: Leverage (longest handle possible) helps immensely!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AoxoMoxoA
See Post #13 in THIS thread...

Top Tip: Leverage (longest handle possible) helps immensely!
Wouldn't work for me and even my mini-jackhammer wouldn't break it loose. I'm going to drill it out.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 01:09 AM
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Trash it as soon as it's out! Go with a magnetic drain plug. Huge help, speeds things up a ton, and no more stripped bolt heads to deal with!

Good luck!
Any update?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 01:14 AM
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Put one of those in! Never worry about it loosening it again, and have the added bonus of being able to put a hose on the valve and drain it straight into your waste oil container!

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+1 on Fumoto. I have them on my MINI, my wife's Honda Accord and my Nissan Titan
 
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