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From: [email protected] (The Devil Reincarnate)
Subject: Re: Changing oil by self.

In article <[email protected]> [email protected] (Don Eilenberger) writes:
>
>In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] (Yik Chong Lam) writes:
>|> Hello,
>|> 
>|> 	Does anyone know how to take out the bolt under the engine
>|> compartment?  Should I turn clockwise or counter?  I tried any kind
>|> of lubricants, WD-40,etc, but I still failed!
>|> 	Do you think I can use a electric drill( change to a suitable
>|> bit ) to turn it out?  If I can succeed, can I re-tighten it not too
>|> tight, is it safe without oil leak?
>|> Thank you very much in advance------  Winson

  I would suggest you take the car to the nearest Chevron dealer, with
your own oil and filter.  Ask for an oil change.  It will cost less
than $10.  Watch him/her do it.  Just from watching someone do a job,
you will be able to learn and remember the sequence, and do it right
when you do it yourself the next time.  Besides, when he/she loosens
the drain nut, the next time around it will be easier for you.

  If it is stuck, use an impact wrench.  Not too much force though.
Use a new washer each time you put the nut back.....

-S
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