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twing
13-03-2006, 11:14 AM
going to get the nut for my wrench. What's the size i should get for the oil sump plug? Thanks for the answer
EuroDude
13-03-2006, 11:35 AM
The drain bolt? 17mm.
bennjamin
13-03-2006, 11:39 AM
The drain bolt? 17mm.

its supposed to be - but occasionally the thread has been retapped and a larger bolt resides :)

Still , with a adjustable spanner you should be fine. Dont over tighten it when re-applying and dont forget a new crush washer.
RMN15N
13-03-2006, 05:41 PM
Instead of the drain bolt, u can buy a tap like dispencer that allows u to drain oil via a push of the switch/flap.

Isnt that a better way than the drain bolt?
EuroDude
13-03-2006, 06:08 PM
Instead of the drain bolt, u can buy a tap like dispencer that allows u to drain oil via a push of the switch/flap.

Isnt that a better way than the drain bolt?

wtf ive never heard of those, sounds handy tho - i want one :)
But with 4L of pressure it would probably leak after a while...
tRipitaka
13-03-2006, 06:24 PM
what if ur car hits something and it pushes the switch itself ?
EuroDude
13-03-2006, 06:31 PM
LOL I was thinking that too.

...then hopefully you will notice the oil light come on and shut the engine off before driving with no oil
bennjamin
13-03-2006, 07:24 PM
that valve thing is a good idea in theory...but its proven to be a pain and likely to stuff up. (check on a few US based sites) You dont want a small twig hitting and loosing all ur oil and then your engine in a matter of seconds , do u ?