Oil drain plug stuck

aghopkins · #1 07-14-2007, 01:18 PM

This morning I went out to change the oil in my 2002 Intrigue and found that the quick lube place that I used last time way over-tightened the drain plug. I worked on it for an hour with a ratchet, box-end wrench and a pair of pliers but all I succeeded in doing was rounding off the corners a little bit.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Rolm · #2 07-14-2007, 05:25 PM

Step 1 are you sure you are turning it the proper way. Note when under the car and if you place your ratch at 4 oclock you pull down. If you rounded the bolt then I would suggest using vise grips and if that doesn't work then you better take it to a quick lube and have them remove it and make sure you buy a new plug. I have heard of a stuck oil filter but never a stuck oil plug.

aghopkins · #3 07-14-2007, 06:42 PM

I was turning it the right way. I've done it several times before on this car and never run in to this problem before. I'll go get some vise grips and a new plug tomorrow and try that. If that doesn't work I'll take it somewhere. Thanks for your suggestions.

Rolm · #4 07-17-2007, 06:18 PM

Any updates Hoe did you make out with the plug.

aghopkins · #5 07-19-2007, 09:10 PM

I got it done tonight. I borrowed a pair of vise grips from a friend and got the plug out. I replaced it with a new one and torqued it to the proper 18 ft/lbs. Thanks for your help.

Rolm · #6 07-21-2007, 03:52 PM

Ther is nothing like a pair good pair of vise grips a great tool to have

rncotton · #7 07-26-2007, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolm

Ther is nothing like a pair good pair of vise grips a great tool to have

If it can't be fixed with vice grips and duct tape ... it can't be fixed.

harmankardon35 · #8 07-26-2007, 08:55 PM

Its usually not that somebody used a 3 foot long 1/2 inch drive ratchet to put the drain plug on, its just the heating up and cooling off that eventually seizes it in there. I used to put vaseline on the threads until once it started to back off and leak oil. Now i just make sure it is a bit oily from the oil i just took out.

northwoods60 · #9 03-16-2008, 01:17 PM

I am trying the same..change my own oil, but the mechanic boys used a air socket to REALLY tighten the drain plug bolt.
what is the size of this bolt....I thought it was 9/32, or 1/2"

aghopkins · #10 03-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwoods60

I am trying the same..change my own oil, but the mechanic boys used a air socket to REALLY tighten the drain plug bolt.
what is the size of this bolt....I thought it was 9/32, or 1/2"

It is a 15 mm on my car.

BNaylor · #11 03-20-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwoods60

I am trying the same..change my own oil, but the mechanic boys used a air socket to REALLY tighten the drain plug bolt.
what is the size of this bolt....I thought it was 9/32, or 1/2"

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