cant remove the oil plug nut??

fondoo · May 29th, 2007, 10:32 PM

i am having trouble removing the oil plug nut. i've tried monkey wrench and a socket wrench. the nut is almost rounding. whats the best way to remove the nut??

Kraut-n-Rice · May 29th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Visegrip pliers at that point . Remember to buy a replacement before you do that, so you have a good one to puy back in .

fondoo · May 29th, 2007, 10:54 PM

are visegrips even strong enough? the oil plug nut is pretty tight and its almost balling. i'm very worried at this point..

Divo25 · May 30th, 2007, 12:59 AM

get a looooong handle socket wrench...i think their called "nut crackers" or "nut breakers" or any other long handled wrench, the fact that its longer will require less force to loosen (ha! i payed attention in physics).

LONDONDERRY · May 30th, 2007, 06:35 AM

If that does not work, then I would just drill out the screw but be careful. WHo did your last oil change? Did they use an impact wrench to secure it in place?

fondoo · May 30th, 2007, 06:46 AM

i did my own oil change last time and it wasnt this hard to remove the oil plug nut. if i can get it out, i'll have to goto nissan and buy a new replacement. does anyone know hwo much nissan charges for a new drain nut and washer???

**Asleep** · May 30th, 2007, 08:22 AM

several dollars or so. you can probably get one at your local auto zone.

stancho · Jun 11th, 2007, 09:25 PM

Just get a top end oil extractor and be done with it! ;-)
Seriously though, get a new bolt and don't torque it so much.