How to remove a stripped or rounded oil drain plug

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In this video I will show you how to remove a rounded or stripped out oil drain plug without removing or replacing the oil pan.Very easy with the correct tool.
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[@sofias_world5320]

what is the name of the plug remover and what size did you use? thanks, great video

[@jimthecarguy]

It is called Irwin bolt extractors. Here is the link.amzn.to/37OmPDV

[@jcoopdo]

Yea. It's insane. It's like a 20ftlb max and when you can max out an impacts that has 800lb and nothing. That's a fuggin problem.

[@OlivierVilfort]

Bro i swear

[@balco8561]

When a quick DIY oil change right before work turns into a KZbin search... I thank you kind sir! 🙏🏾

[@seedubyu]

@@user-mk4bk2rc7g I have a 2003 Ford Focus and today just getting the oil filter off was terrible. It is in such a horrible location. (laid on ground underneath car) Anyway I got it changed but now the sump drain plug has partly rounded and I need to get a socket which I can bash on. I shudda started with sump plug and NOT filter because I now have to go on bicycle to get what I need from car spares retailer, I am not going in car otherwise I will be spoiling the brand new oil filter. Anyway I enjoy cycling, seems like summat always happens when I have not been getting enough execise lol.

[@benjaminpainter378]

Story of my life right here

[@tigertoxins584]

Man, my oil change has been hellish. Three weekends in a row, endless rain. I get a clear weekend and I find out the bolt is stuck, so I spend half a day cracking it. It cracks, and the threads are fricking stripped.

[@jewllake]

The other problem is some folks put those darn plugs on waaaaaaaaaaaay too tight to begin with. Nice save.

[@jimthecarguy]

+jewllake Yes you are correct but sometime people don't use the right tool to remove the plug and round it off.Thank you for your input and for watching.

[@saaa9964]

+jewllake agreed! Just rounded mine despite using proper tools....will try to find that thing in b&q tomorrow...

[@jimthecarguy]

+jewllake Your right some so called mechanic don't know how to tighten the drain plug in an Aluminum pan

[@eaglestryker1338]

Mechanics use ten billion cc power drills to tighten a bolt that really doesn't need more than just a smidge of elbow grease. Probably to keep people like us coming back because WE FUCKING STRIP THEM TRYING TO TAKE THAT SHIT OFF! Fuck! Now I gotta spend $20 on this or wedge a vice grip under my brothers impala because of those asshats.

[@eaglestryker1338]

By the way, you can fix most situations like this with vice grips and a hammer. Just tighten the grips and hit the side of them.

[@malkamusik]

I broke my socket wrench trying to loosen the plug. I think it was tightened by Satan. I'll try this.

[@NintendoNerd]

Same

[@cakeboss81]

Same, I definitely need this

[@NintendoNerd]

Still haven't gotten My bolt off lol. Its been a month

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

Same, literally the 1 time I pay an oil change place to do it instead of me they tightened it so tight that a 500 torque impact wrench wont even budge it, pisses me the fuck off

[@elisaucedo9745]

They do it on purpose I bet, so you go back to them

[@clarafontanez6637]

idc what anybody says this video is great hands down. i bought all the things used in this video and was able to get my severly stripped oil pan plug. THANK YOU.

[@baddrivercam]

You could have just used a pipe wrench you already had hanging on the wall

[@uptownselfies7236]

Had a stuck plug that snapped my socket adapter in half using a breaker bar! Then I tried a box-end wrench and stripped the screw! I thought I was in big trouble. Watched this video and then I'm off to Lowe's to get an Irwin kit. Worked like a charm (13mm bolt). Thanks so much for the save! Luckily, I already had a replacement bolt in my spare parts collection too.

[@TheCrazy243]

Just did this!! Thank you so much for this video. I Did it on 2004 Honda Accord. It was sooo tight. Feel like 10,000lb foot pound. It supposed to be 17mm but it got down to 13mm. Crazy.. my friend now will never go back to shop that did it. He’ll gonna come back to me for oil change. Thanks again! All I did is extractor socket like you have and a good ole breaker bar.. I’m a woman lol.

[@billyjack3580]

Many tool sets contain 12-point sockets, and like a box-end wrench, they can round-off a bolt head that’s seen some misuse or damage. It’s a good idea to buy a 6-point socket that fits your drain plug and keep it with your oil changing kit. Sometimes the best-fitting socket isn’t the socket that’s “supposed to fit”. If you have a 13mm drain plug, and it’s out of tolerance, a 1/2” socket might be a better fit. I also recommend using a long-handled wrench to remove drain plugs. Often you’re working in cramped or awkward positions, and the longer wrench lets you maintain proper alignment of the socket on a stubborn bolt as you’re trying to remove it.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Hey mane can I get da tool at AutoZone mane

[@GoatyHerps]

What a convenient filter location. Wow.

[@ericalfred2875]

Sir, thank you so very much. My son's plug had been rounded off somehow and he took it to a mechanic to change the oil. He told him he had a new one, but he put the old stripped one back on. I found that very interesting seeing that he knew we weren't able get it off without the proper tool. what people will do so you'll bring your car back as a man and they can make money off of you continuously) I tried to change the oil again myself I ran into this problem. Saw your video, went to Lowe's and bought an Irwin Grip Kit; it worked like a charm! Thank you again!

[@cotterpolt5309]

Thank you for the video. I've not seen these before and learned something invaluable by watching this. Not sure why more people don't talk about these types of tools. Getting a set immediately. Thank you!

[@ilsebackman2375]

I used to take our cars to the Honda dealership for oil changes, tire rotations etc., but the last 2 visits all of our tire pressure monitoring caps were replaced with those black plastic caps older cars have and the skid plate (not sure what its called. The thing you take off to do oil changes) was gone on both our cars. Unfortunately I didn't find out until I did an oil on my Honda. When I was going to do an oil change on my husband's Honda, what do you know, his was missing also. My oil change (first 1 I've ever done) was a piece of cake. My husband's drain plug won't budge. I can't thank you enough for this video. I'd never heard of the tool you used. I'm going get a set, and I'm sure that will solve the problem. I haven't quite stripped the plug, but its going to happen if I keep going. Thank you so much.

[@StreaminFreedom]

Thanks 6 years later and this video saved me a ton of money, thanks! Found the ratchet piece at Lowe’s.

[@Sharpshooter3651]

Earned a like from me. I truly gave it my all this morning and was left with a plug beyond recognition and tears that turned to sweat as they roled down my cheek. After watching I went to an auto zone and got that Irwin set and a new plug. It only took a minute with minimum effort and the plug came right off. It surprised me.

[@jimthecarguy]

Yes the Irwin tool works very good. Great job.

[@Cjharps2442]

This is nerve racking, I'm not sure whether to try it on my 04 car or just bring it in and pay someone else to.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

@@Cjharps2442 To be honest with the right tool it will come out very easy. Check in my Amazon store in the description under the video for the tool.

[@jimthecarguy]

It is called a stripped nut remover kit made by Irwin I think I got mine from the tool trucks that got around to shops.I think you can get them from Amazon.Good luck

[@qosmioamit]

The set shown in the video is the Irwin Industrial Tools 54113 Professional's Industrial Extractor Set, 13-Piece

[@emanuelcastellan1577]

where can i buy new oil plug bolts at? will i have to order it or will they have it like at autozone

[@616shane]

thanks

[@advantageirrigation4695]

thank you Amit. Jim is a knob for not telling us. Well done Amit.

[@jupiterfive1331]

jimthecarguy . I have a 2006 lacrosse with 3.8 liter engine that has a rounded engine oil pan drain plug head, and the local shop said it was too stuck and "seized" to remove because it would strip the pan's threads out, he said it would cost over $500 to replace the pan because of tbe crossmember, can the bolt be removed without stripping it? and if the rubber gasket was picked apart or eroded with a small pick or tool, wouldn't the pressure be alleviated and thereby relieve the stress on the threads allowing it's easy removal?

[@MJN8]

I went out and bought a small set of these after watching the video. It took a little bit to get it seated on the bolt, but once I did it was like night and day. New bolt, tightened correctly, and I'm not out hundreds. Keep up the great work! Hopefully I won't need the tools again, but I am glad to have them just in case!

[@joanna-lf2ns]

Thank you for this awesome video!! We finally got my oil drain socket off after 4 1/2 hours with the help of this video!!!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Hi joanna Thanks for watching and your feed back .

[@MrJsii69]

Jimmy, I just wanted to take a minute and say THANK YOU! I truly believe everything happens for a reason! My wife has a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and back in July I took the car to it's usual place (Wally World) to get an oil change and they told me that they couldn't because the bolt was stripped so they wouldn't even attempt to remove it and I needed to take it back to the last place that worked on it. Well, that was Wally but in another state so nothing there. I then took it to 2 quick change oil places where one tried for about told me that I needed to go to a full service shop. I reluctantly booked an appt and took it to Chrysler. Two hours later they couldn't get it off and said that I needed to replace the entire oil pan; but, they didn't have the parts in so we had to pay and order them and they would come in 3 or 4 day later. Well my wife who is a teacher was starting back to work the next day and now we didn't know when she would have the time to get that done so I didn't order the parts and I wanted to have my wife take her car to another full service garage for a 2nd opinion. Now I'm out of town a lot so this would fall on her, needless to say she never did it. I was getting really concerned because now this oil change is several month past due. I decided to take Monday since I was going to be home and try some vice grips or anything and see if I could get this bolt off before committing to the dealership. I saw your video on Friday night and ordered the sockets from Amazon right then and got them the next day. I jacked up the car, tried a couple different ones because it was stripped really badly but when I put the 14mm on and gave it several good knocks with the hammer one not too hard of a twist and it came right off. I was actually stunned because it wasn't that much work at all yet 3 professional shops couldn't get it off. All in the dealership wanted $1800 YES. Because of your video I saved a bunch... I am now a subscriber for life and will join your patreon if you have one.......THANKS a million or at least 1800!!!!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for sharing you experience with the dealer and the other shops. Welcome to my channel.I am very happy to save you the $1800.00 and the headache of dealer with the dealer.

[@chillbuddy4178]

This solution totally worked so thank you for saving me a repair bill! It took some time and very hard work - I don't have a lift and there was very little space to swing my hammer around to tap that special socket on there (unless I had wanted to remove the entire muffler!) But I got it done. Box-end wrenches for me from now on - I even bought a new one to go with my new drain pan plug 👍

[@KalebStorm]

360 p quality, yet something told me to stay and watch. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but Jim (who I have just stumbled upon) immediately makes the viewer feel at ease. No nonsense, straight to the point video. The only critique is you need to make a 4k version and drop the name of your tools you had then that you still use today. Thanks for the video!

[@lilkc1]

Thanks for the video, it really helped. I didn't have to buy the entire kit because the auto parts store here sells them individually. I just told them what size the drain plug used to be and they gave me one that worked like a charm.

[@howardtheduck709]

Do you know how much bigger they went?

[@marioruiz1635]

What would you call the socket i need one for my jeep I’ll appreciate your help

[@Jake6753O9]

Video starts at 2:56. You're welcome.

[@isras6702]

Bless your heart, you Angel 😍

[@thedreamsoldierful]

Some heroes don’t wear capes

[@mrhalfapino]

Wow saved my day! I had bought those sockets but was having a horrible time with it slipping off. Until I saw you hammer a smaller size onto the bolt. I did the same thing and it worked like magic!!! Thanks for the video!

[@Fatman698]

I purchased a car that was taken to a local chain for oil changes. Rounded the bolt using a good and proper six point socket. Ended up having to use a socket as shown in video along with an impact wrench. As for the filter had to use a socket type with a breaker bar. Amazed I didn't strip out threads on the pan. These sockets are life savers.

[@nastysoda9212]

Thanks! I was able to get my stripped 12mm oil drain bolt off my yamaha ytz250 dirtbike using this method. You're awesome

[@kenallison2466]

Thankyou so much for posting this video. I ordered the bolt extractor kit like you showed and got a new drain plug for my son's 2009 Saab and that tool worked to perfection. I was amazed at how easy and quickly it worked. Thanks again you took a big headache off my mind! 😎.

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

My drain plug is supposed to be 10 mm. But now that it is stripped, it may be smaller. How do I know what size extractor to use?

[@vashstampede4878]

​@@CarlosGarcia-ls4hntest which size socket gets closest to fitting the stripped head and that's the size of extractor you need

[@t0y988]

Thank you. Ordered my set on Amazon. Got a stripped drain plug from hell. Looking forward to using this. I was gonna take it in. But now a days I try do be more of a do it yourselfer with the crazy cost of labor and the amount of untrustworthy folks out there

[@aaronharris5407]

A dodge mechanic used an impact on my wife's car and totally stripped it. They did they oil change after repairing damage to the engine mounts. Any ways, my question is what is the set called and where do I buy one?

[@MrMaddog1311]

i watched and learned from the vid.... went out to my local tool supplier and bought a set of 13 in the box... called maximum and wahoooooo they done excatly as this video... thanks for posting and gosh probably saved me a couple of hundred dollars and my dealer had a drain plug in stock to fit the car so all said and done wowowooow one of my best days

[@jimthecarguy]

Great job. I happy that you were able to get it done.

[@Meelenko]

Thank you so much! I have to change oil every 3-4 months on a 10y old mondeo, and do not want to pay too much for the job. Few days ago I managed to strip the drain plug perfectly and almost gave up on myself :-) :-) With the tools you show (got them for 23 pounds in UK), the plug went off easily. Saved me at least 30 pounds right there, and much, much more down the road.

[@jimthecarguy]

+Meelenko Thank you for watching and your input.Great job.

[@heyitschinoable]

I have that Kit! It is made by Irwin for whoever is wondering. Used it at work many times works great and cheap!

[@luvz2drum99]

Irwin is the best.

[@markwyatt6147]

What are they called and howuch

[@sirgalahad5208]

Thank you sir! Got the spiral bolt extractor you featured and was able to get the drain bolt of my wife's odyssey. Great addition to the toolbox

[@johnvanzandt198]

I had this same problem, bought the Irwin bolt remover tool, and it came off easy peasy. Thanks!

[@foryourspirit3995]

Outstanding video! I just did this as per your instructions, saving myself a $1500-$1700 oil pan swap out at my mechanics. They played stupid when I asked them if they had any extraction nuts? I wonder if some people do this just to screw people over, or drum up some business? Whatever the case, thanks again! Also ended up putting on a Fumoto brass oil plug (has its own switch for draining oil), with a plastic safety and a detachable hose to use from now on. Thing works great!

[@kaseycornette9637]

I'm going to give this a try. I know the shops in my area won't be much of a help as they are more so responsible for this issue to begin with. I was trying to loosen the damn thing earlier, and it wound up rounding off even with a socket which is what I started with. I called the shop and the first thing they told me was it needed a new oil pan. Lucky I found this. Wish me more luck in executing the removal.

[@javantgarde]

Thanks for the help! Somebody rounded mine out on my 97 Mercedes C Class. I also ordered a new plug for good measure.

[@ourlegacy]

Thanks for the tip of only using a box-end wrench or a socket on an oil drain plug. Learning and prepping myself so I don't get stuck doing my first oil change.

[@herkloader34]

I tried to remove the oil drain plug on my 2014 F-150 V8 yesterday and about got a damn hernia! I used a Craftsman 1/2" drive 6-point socket with breaker bar and the damn bolt didn't budge. I gave it another shot after a 5 minute break to get a second wind, then the damn socket ended up rounding out. Then I was really pissed and ready to kill the asshole who cranked it down with an impact wrench. So, I tried using my big ass sharp tooth Vise Grips that have never failed on anything else. Needless to say, they failed to remove the plug. I'm going to order that kit and give this method a shot. Whether it works or not (which I have a feeling it will), THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video! You saved many people lots of money and hassle.

[@bobbystalder3323]

I didn't realize my wrench was slipping off I rounded it hopefully this works for me. Thanks Jim!!!

[@sparkycjg78]

perfecto...after watching this video, went to my local o'rileys & bought the exact bolt extractor kit...worked like a charm. Thank you! Also bought a replacement oil pan bolt so this dont happen again!

[@maggaman1603]

I bought a set of these bolt extractors because I own a rust bucket. The kit has most sizes but not a 15 mm. 14 was too small 16 was too big. I sat there shaking my head. I did purchase a new plug so I used vice grips. The oil filter was locked on too. I bought a bilitool oil filter remover off amazon, it uses a 1/2 inch ratchet. Best 20 bucks I ever spent.

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I had this same problem about a year ago. A buddy change my oil. And he used a set of vice grips on my oil plug. Luckily my brother was about to get my oil plug out. I never let anyone do that on my car again. Stay well and safe my friend.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@edwardturpin6544]

Cool. This worked for me. Shop tightened the plug so tight, I started rounding off the bolt while using the box-end of a wrench. Got it off using one of the spiral-type extractors you shown in the video in combination with a 8.5 amp impact wrench (first tried to use a 18v impact driver, and that wouldn't budge it).

[@billyjack3580]

Box-end wrenches are mostly 12-point, as are many socket sets. Unless the corners of the bolt are in very good shape, you can still round them off. I recommend a 6-point socket for drain plugs, coupled with a long handled wrench, like a socket breaker bar. Drain plugs are often in awkward positions, and a longer handled wrench lets you concentrate on keeping the wrench in alignment as you try to loosen it.

[@davidjones-sx5sy]

Brilliant video Jim went to change my oil and saw the nut was badly rounded off so ordered an Irwin kit and hopefully thanks to your video wont have any trouble getting the nut off dave

[@andrewwillemssen2101]

Thanks love your help . I had a set with only 3 of them in it . had them for years and never used them . I striped my truck plug the other day . crawled under there at least 10 times in 2 days to try to get it off . but it just got worse rounded . Then today I got up first thing this today I watch your helpful video and saw them special sockets and remembered that I had some of them . . pulled it right without any struggle . I never forget that i own a set of them ever again .thank for the help . Good job.

[@michellemcbride6327]

Now your a "Real" mechanic!!!!! Keep sharing your valuable tips & Thank You 😃

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching . I'm happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.

[@m3llomatt821]

BTW, dealership buried it, jiffy lube stripped it and offered to fix it for $400. I bought the eighty dollar tool set, as described, no go. Replaced oil pan. Welded a bar to the plug plug cam out threads and all. Thanks for the tutorial though. Thumbs up!

[@biglew52]

Thank you. I've seen these sockets before and had no idea what they were for. Now I know how to get a rounded off bolt or of my sons car.

[@christopherhurley6009]

thanks so much! I got the kit after fighting the stripped nut for an hour with my tools. it only took about a minute with that Irwin kit! thanks for the help!

[@jimthecarguy]

Yes they work great.Thank you for your input.

[@punkrockparents]

Wow...Got my kit at Auto Zone for $30 along with a lifetime warranty. Worked like a charm!...Thanks!

[@jimthecarguy]

+Crass Frazier Great .I'm happy to help.Thank you for your input.

[@anastasios3006]

Thanks for the info, saved me! The last mechanic who serviced my car stuffed up the sump plug- only discovered it when I decided to do the oil change.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@angeljose359]

Thank you !!! This video is great!! Plug was so messed up but this helped out so much!! We did the oil change 👏

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped!

[@tysoncornish8872]

Glad I did a Google search and ran into this video! took a while and a bit of trial and error but this was the only was I was going to get the plug out myself. thanks!

[@jimthecarguy]

Great i'm happy to help

[@alexeastman28]

Thank you for your help Jim!

[@oilspeculatorhater]

Thank you very much for this impressive presentation and for sharing your fine knowledge. It's going to help me out potentially a lot.

[@timothyivey5039]

Thanks, I'm actually a construction worker and have used these. Had a blonde moment and forgot about em.... A shop over tightened the plug on my wife's rig, I rounded it off with a box end wrench after breaking a couple sockets. Gonna try the bolt extractor, before drilling and tapping it, I really don't wanna flush the oil pan today.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad I could help

[@wildestcowboy2668]

I love those New Yauk mechanics. Hes probably from Brooklyn but he's a good mechanic.

[@SammyChon]

Thank you. Extractor socket set worked perfectly!

[@SwarmerBees]

Another big thank you from New Zealand. I am working on an old excavator whose former owner probably was in the habit of using an air ratchet on everything. It's not just stripped, but on unbelievably tight. Or maybe the bloke got pissed off about an oil leak and went nuclear on it. Perhaps calm and a compression washer would have been more practical.

[@miketungate]

Worked perfectly. I bought the IRWIN set. I recommend it.

[@jimthecarguy]

Mike Tungate yes the Irwin set is great. Thanks for watching

[@Vee_H.]

Back in January I took my car into a shop for an oil change since it was below 0 outside. Some asshole at the oil change shop overtightened the aluminum oil plug beyond spec. I just discovered this now. I have to resort to this video. Sucks big time for me. But thanks to this video and a replacement plug, my car is back on the road for Monday morning.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching. I'm happy to help

[@Toolaholic7]

The twist sockets are well worth the money and a must in any toolbox.I have several sets and have saved my butt so many times.There is a deepwell version of them as well.

[@nunu4654]

Thanks just got done with my truck it works great just before the rain 👍😁👍 Your my new buddy 😉

[@jimthecarguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@whitesirhc]

Thank you for sharing your video on this issue.I will purchase this nut remover kit.Saved me from buying new oil pan.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edgarinfante557]

Thank you so much, your save to me to replace the hole oil pan, I did worked exactly how you show it in the video.

[@ILLEGALSQUATTERS]

thank you for this video, Just bought a used 2012 transit connect last week changing the this week and oil pan bolt head was rounded was panicking thinking bolt was maybe cross threaded and was forced onto the pan. went out and bought a set of bolt extractors and was done in a minute. I know how to work on cars and the such but don't do it much and don't keep upi with the new tools out there but a simple search ad your Video came up thanks again for the cli. bought my set at Harbor Freight PT# 67897 9pc 3/8 dr SAE BOLT EXTRACTOR.

[@minamiranda9835]

Very helpful! Many thanks for sharing!

[@curtisa.8103]

Yep that did the trick. Thanks a bunch!

[@violetkirby8417]

Hi Anderson - what is the name of the wrench you are using to lose the bolt?

[@buttercups711]

Thank God for KZbin 👍👍👍👍

[@motorwerks7471]

What would you recommend for something other than a bolt? I stripped a screen that is a star bit ...

[@benjohnson2102]

thank you very much, thought i was in real trouble. plug seized up on me but went to auto store, got a decent set of these for less than 30$ and come in an ok plastic box. took some patience but worked.

[@TomReichner]

Wow! Even with the right tool, that looked harder - far harder - than I ever would have imagined. And that was with the car on a lift, with everything readily accessible! I can't imagine having to go thru that with my car parked in my driveway at ground level. Sheesh!

[@jamesyee4143]

Thanks for the video, what do you call these sockets you use on that oil pan drain plug?

[@michaelhuett2078]

Glade everyone else had goof results. I bought these today a 13mm size and it didnt do anything but chew up my bolt even more.

[@jimthecarguy]

Did you use the tool in the video?

[@braulioperez181]

Thanks for the video. Very well presented and explained. I learned a lot. Please keep posting other vids on this type of techniques to make our live easier.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching

[@germanchavez8019]

Question so will we have to them buy a replacement bolt for the oil pan or will we be able to still use the stripped down one with the extractor?

[@stevehinton5300]

Bravo guy..!! I always use a box end wrench. quality unit.... Sucks Honda can't have the head of the plug LONGER so it extends through the wrench..!! it's too short... But I'll get me this socket.. nice job and thanks again..!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@jackslater230011]

Thanks for the info. I just bought a car and tried to change the oil but rounded off the bolt head. I couldn't even get it off with my impact wrench, that's how I rounded it off. I think whoever serviced this car last used a high-torque impact wrench to tighten it up.

[@jimthecarguy]

Good luck.Thank for watching.Let me know how you do .Those extractors work great.

[@punukainga7604]

Hi thanks for the video, did you replace the old one? And what size of the plug please

[@lks6825]

Awesome video,got the set and it worked like a charm

[@jimthecarguy]

Great to hear!

[@danielwhiteley2164]

Thank you for the tip all the way from the UK, just ordered a set of these from Amazon 👍 👍 👍 Saved my bacon

[@jimthecarguy]

+Daniel Whiteley You will love how that tool works.Let me know when you finish the job how they worked.

[@danielwhiteley2164]

Certainly will, thanks again :)

[@charlesr.hoyack3611]

Hi Jimmy, Mine is a 17 mm bolt that is complete hell to untighten (Hyundai Accent). Do you suggest getting the 5 piece Irwin set? Or the fancy set with all the bells and whistles? The fancy set is 90 bucks on Amazon.

[@bindthedevilloosetheangels]

I had one starting to round off with a snap on 12 point wrench. It took a 6 point chrome on A 1/2" to 3/8 adapter hooked up to l.R. 2250 to crack it loose.

[@haccoon5458]

Do you think a hammer torque would work with that extractor socket? I’m gonna try it your way but just curious. Thanks for the vid!

[@aldennaylor]

Gives me hope for my project

[@bobbymoncada6861]

Thank you, sr. Where is your garage.

[@alexayala6532]

I prefer the Irwin sockets over the craftsman , i bought the craftsman low profile and regular sockets but the irwin sockets get better grip. Thats just me.great job jim

[@jimthecarguy]

+Alex Ayala Thank you for watching and your feedback.

[@golferal]

Thank you for this info! I have a 2016 GMC Yukon XL with the 5.3L and have changed my oil dozens of times and all of a sudden my oil drain plug is stuck. I used the same 15mm socket I've always used and it rounded the corners right off. Just ordered the bolt extractor for less than $30, which is a heck of a lot cheaper than a trip to the mechanic!

[@baddrivercam]

Just use a pipe wrench in those situations

[@ezdeezytube]

Its not always feasible to use a pipe wrench on the GM drain bolts: they may only be 10mm in size. I dont know why they engineer drain bolts with such a small diameter. It leads to problems just like in this video!

[@paullatreille666]

Worked perfectly.....Thank you!!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@sooflex15]

These are better than the spline sockets?

[@KayGaray]

Thank you that was really helpful 🎉

[@mra95662]

i have rounded off oil drain plug bolt. Can you explain how the oil pan gets stripped, please? oil change shop told me if pan strips taking bolt off, I'm in more trouble.

[@donaldphillips1470]

I have an 04 Grand Am GT 1 and the radiator drain plug has been stripped I tried to use a quarter inch extension and its it was stripped out and I cannot get it out you have any suggestions on how to remove it thank you

[@Usselmade1t]

Bless you for this

[@RyoHazuki1]

Thanks for the vid, Jim.

[@jimthecarguy]

Happy to help

[@kendalrobinson5784]

On a 01 Silverado 2500hd I have this problem but the exhaust is right there in the way. I have about 3 inches of space just enough for a small socket and rachet. No way to actually hammer tap one on without removing the exhaust pipe out of the way 🤔 any tips on this?

[@victor7260]

Do I have to replace the oil pain or just the bolt

[@demetriusdrayton5793]

This video helped me out a lot. I ran into one problem though. I got excited as the plug became loosened. I forgot to take it off before unscrewing the drain bolt. How do I get it off?

[@tchrisou812]

good advice thanks man

[@chancemiller548]

You’re freaking amazing. Saved my life. Thank you!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped!