Oil Change Problem
#11
JK Junkie
As a boy I was taught that to find the starting point of any machine screw, slowly turn the screw counter-clockwise (left/loose) until it "clicks" (more of a feeling than sound). Then begin to turn clockwise to tighten.
I honestly can't recall the last time I cross threaded a screw or bolt.
I honestly can't recall the last time I cross threaded a screw or bolt.
#12
#13
I had the same problem, I got under my Jeep and was yanking on that factory plug like crazy! Had the dealership do the first two oil changes but plug looked like it hadn't been touched by a wrench. Luckily my next door neighbor owns a garage. So I brought it to him and he lifted the Jeep, took out the terrible plug and put in a new one for free.
#14
Just an FYI, I installed a fumoto valve on both my vehicles here recently. Love it! But, keeping the drain bolt in the vehicle just in case I need it while out & about.
#15
You know I was going to say something about this valve.. and not have to deal with the drain plug bolt.. But I'd find that this would be way too much of a temptation for someone to screw with other's jeeps.. mind you we've already had out jeep messed with several times over the last 2 years.. So if it wasn't for that reason, one of these valves would be on the jeep..
#17
JK Enthusiast
My drain bolt had six sides to it and after the first two free oil changes by the dealer, there was nothing left to wrench on. The dealer must have used a 12 point socket and rounded the points off the bolt by over tightening it. I replaced it (using vice grips and a BFH) and replaced it with a new NAPA drain bolt. I do my own oil changes now and use a six point socket and a torque wrench. Problem solved.