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I havent changed my oil in a year.

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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I tried to get my oil screw off and rounded the bolt. I need help. Do I turn it left to get it off? I need to fix this quickly. Please don't flame, I am not in the mood for it. Dont have nothing nice to say, keep it to yourself.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Make sure the oils good and warm.. cuz theres going to be a lot of crap that needs to come out... Then make sure you have some good vice grips or ROBO grips... With vice grips you can get a box end wrench on the end for more leverage..
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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thanx. i am going to have to get another screw as well. part number anyone?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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which way do I turn the vice grips, left or right?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Counterclockwise will loosen it.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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ok, i am going to the dealer and pick the screw up, then to auto zone to get oil and hope i can get screw off and change this crap.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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With a problem like yours, if you cant get it off, go to a jiffy lube 9.99 (includes oil/filter) and your out the door.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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how can they get it off?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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Easy for them, They have a lift, or a tunnel. They will just take an impact with a special reversed cutter thing in it...
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Steve, just remember lefty Lucy righty tighty (its a girl thing but it never fails) I hope you get to feeling in a better mood.
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