Oil Change

[varn]

Okay,

 

So I'm ready to do an oil change on my 2002 with a 3.5.

 

The diagram in the manual indicates to turn the oil drain plug *clockwise* to remove it.

 

what the....

 

Then for the 3.2, it indicates to turn the bolt *counter clockwise* to remove the oil drain plug.

 

And to boot, the sucker is on real tight, so I'm afraid I'm gonna strip it either way I push it.

 

So, for the 3.5 on a 2002, which way do you turn it to remove it?

 

Thanks.

[bear claw]

counterclock for sure i would put moneY

[revgolem]

definatly "lefty-loosie, righty-tighty"... the only things that even MIGHT be reverse threaded are things like pully bolts that would have a tendency to spin loose normally.

[QuismO]

counterclock for sure i would put moneY

definitely

[Flyer]

Counter-clockwise- 100%. I have never loosened something by going clockwise except for bike pedals on the left side, I believe.

[FUELER]

u need a huge breaker bar and go clockwise

[RedPath88]

u need a huge breaker bar and go clockwise 

That will get it loose... one way or another

 

However, I would agree with counter-clockwise... don't know of any reverse threaded oil drain plugs.... I mean, why would it be that way, there is no need for it to be non-standard

Edited January 22, 2006 by RedPath88

[vengeful]

Red...I hope you mean Anti-clockwise....

 

Righty-Tighty, lefty loosey!

[RedPath88]

Red...I hope you mean Anti-clockwise....

 

Righty-Tighty, lefty loosey!

crap.. yeah, thank you. That was exactly what I meant :X

 

*Corrected prior post

[deej]

Counter clockwise Propane tanks loosen clockwise....I wonder why? Hehe -thnkboutit-