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Old 03-23-2010, 01:12 PM
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Default Socket size for oil change

My tools are packed in some box in storage. I need to change the oil. Want to just go buy (or borrow) what I need for the oil pan plug, but can't remember what size it is. Anyone?

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Old 03-23-2010, 01:34 PM
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5/8" socket
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Isn't it Metric?
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Originally Posted by BraMas
Isn't it Metric?
You can use a 17mm but I always use 5/8" with zero issues
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Old 03-23-2010, 03:17 PM
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stock drain plug is a 16mm, and borrow or buy an oil filter wrench (strap wrench)
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strap wrenches were created by satan himself...i see no reason to EVER use one... thats what the claw is for...who cares if it tears up the filter?? lol ....and hand tight putting it on, dont need a wrench

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Old 03-23-2010, 03:25 PM
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by strap wrench, i meant this

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Old 03-23-2010, 05:01 PM
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me too....that is satans favorite tool

**** those wrenches
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16mm or 5/8"s ....they're pretty much interchangable...that's why a lot of metric sets don't come with a 16mm
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Originally Posted by 99BlackPonyGT
me too....that is satans favorite tool

**** those wrenches

User error. I was a flat rate tech at Ford for 5 years never let me down once
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