changing oil

[KnappstamaN]

well i decide to change my cars oil, i got underneath there and cannot take off the plug to the oil pan because the y-pipe bend is right behind it. So a socket wont fit, and i dont have enough power to turn it with a wrench because its on very tight, is there a special tool or something that can let me take this bolt off so i can change my oil?

[1COUGAR99]

Extension :smoke-t:

[jec215]

Not on a v6...the Y-pipe is way too close. I use a wrench then use a hammer and tap...and I stress TAP on the end till it breaks loose. Once it breaks you can get it off with your hand. Be carefull if your exhaust is still hot!

[hotcat]

If you take another wrench, and lock it into place with the wrench that is on the bolt, you can break it loose real easy. Its like an extension for your wrench. In order to make it work you have to put the closed end side of the wrench on the bolt, leaving the open side on the outside. Now you take the other wrench, and use that open side to lock the two together. Works like a charm.

[Tygerr]

Originally posted by: hotcat
If you take another wrench, and lock it into place with the wrench that is on the bolt, you can break it loose real easy. Its like an extension for your wrench. In order to make it work you have to put the closed end side of the wrench on the bolt, leaving the open side on the outside. Now you take the other wrench, and use that open side to lock the two together. Works like a charm.

:thumbsup:

some best advice ever...

first time changing your own oil eh?

[Knight]

Hi!

Does this adapter or the other one we sometime see with a small drain tube (tried to find one on the Net and I didn't have much luck) work and would they fit on a V6?

http://www.fumotovalve.com/

Have a nice day!

Nick

[1COUGAR99]

I use an extension every time. It clears the Y no problem.

[rbls4ever]

the y-pipe runs around the oil pan not behind it where the plug is. the only place its in the way is for the oil filter.......

[topjoe]

its not worth it to change your own oil,what you save $2 just save your self the trouble and get it changed at a shop.

mine cost $20 at a family friends shop

and $50 at Mr.LUBE with a 50 point inpection ,top up all fluids free etc...

[CougarGuy1802]

put the wrench on it, put your hand around the wrench and swing your other fist at it and hit your hand, it usually breaks them loose.

[ClaymoreWW]

You can get oil changes here for $10-15 - plus in the last 10 years or so, there are laws about used oil disposal. That alone makes it difficult to change your own oil - unless you just don't care about laws and the environment.

[J-Man]

i change my own, and i just use a wrench.

i recycle my oil at my dads work...

-justin

[ClaymoreWW]

Very cool about the recycling...I would do my own, but I can't find a place that takes oil from the public.

[hotcat]

I think most auto part stores recycle oil from the public for a small fee. I work at a shop so I do my oil changes there, but when I do it at home I have a small drum and a drain pan. Once the drum is full you can take it to any auto part store that recycles the oil. Call around im sure you can find the right facilities to do so.

[rbls4ever]

any good gas station will take oil....... for free usually

[Tygerr]

pep boys will take up to 5 gallons i think at a time

not worth it to change your own oil... uhh, sure! i dont' let anyone touch my car, if it's f*ed up, it's because of me... therefore, it doesn't happen.

[rbls4ever]

THANK YOU my thoughts exactly.... but ima mechanic and car crazy so NO ONE touches my car ever. my dad is a body man so that end is covered too........

[topjoe]

Originally posted by: Tygerr
pep boys will take up to 5 gallons i think at a time

not worth it to change your own oil... uhh, sure! i dont' let anyone touch my car, if it's f*ed up, it's because of me... therefore, it doesn't happen.



and say if the oil nut gets lose and all your oil excapes its your fault time for a new engine at your expense.

if it happens at a shop they have insurance and theycover your engine at leat this place I go to.


and nothings going to happen ,my dad always gets his jeep oil changed at a shop. OMG there not going to it right owe im so scared.geez you guys have to losen up.seriously

[rbls4ever]

i used to chang oil i KNOW what goes on around there and not everyone is as nice as u think. jsut cuase it dont look messed up doesnt mean it isnt beaten to sh!t

[J-Man]

most of my friends with modded cars dont take their cars in for service unless it is something major.

for the simple fact of jealousy, if one of the workers sees something that he/she likes in your car, they have access to your phone number and address. it just makes it that much easier to find your car and steal your hard earned stuff.

a couple of workers at my local jiffy lube got busted for servicing cars, writing down addresses, and then breaking into the cars. sad, but true.

-justin

[cdnkitty]

Originally posted by: 1COUGAR99
I use an extension every time. It clears the Y no problem.

works for me