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From: [email protected] (Malcolm G. Costello)
Subject: Re: Changing oil by self.
In rec.autos, [email protected] (Craig Boyle) writes:
xIn article <[email protected]> [email protected] (Yik Chong Lam)
x writes:
x>Hello,
x>
x> Does anyone know how to take out the bolt under the engine
x>compartment? Should I turn clockwise or counter? I tried any kind
x>of lubricants, WD-40,etc, but I still failed!
x> Do you think I can use a electric drill( change to a suitable
x>bit ) to turn it out? If I can succeed, can I re-tighten it not too
x>tight, is it safe without oil leak?
x
xAssuming you don't have a Russian car with opposite threads, then
xyou turn counterclockwise. I would get some professional
xhelp here, you may not have located the draing plug and
xactually be trying to loosen something else.
x
xCraig
x>
x>
x>Thank you very much in advance------ Winson
x>
This reminds me of the first time my cousin did an oil change on his
car. He crawled under, removed a bolt, drained the fluid, replaced the
bolt, then carefully poured in 5 quarts of oil. Didn't bother to
check the dip stick, just drove off. Didn't get too far till me found
out that he'd drained the 4-speed trans and dumped an extra 5 quarts
into the engine.:( MORAL: As Craig said don't be ashamed to get some
*in person* help the first time.
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