Stuck bolt

**Billy Blaze** · 10-05-2006, 09:48 AM

Somehow between last oil change and this oil change my oil drain bolt is stuck in, I am using some metal penetrating solvent right now but its not working, any suggestions?

p.s. I bought a new bolt in case this one gets rounded off, that being said I have taken the damned vise grips to it and still wont come out. I dont want to break it off then have to drop the oil pan to have a bolt removed.....crap!

**sammm** · 10-05-2006, 09:54 AM

Are you using a crush washer? PB Blaster the crap out of it and let it sit.

**Billy Blaze** · 10-05-2006, 09:56 AM

Come to think of it I dont believe it's had one of those on it every time I have done an oil change this is the first time it got stuck so i didnt think anything of it....lesson learned.

**Titus** · 10-05-2006, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

Come to think of it I don't believe it's had one of those on it every time I have done an oil change this is the first time it got stuck so i didnt think anything of it....lesson learned.

For future reference, if you buy OEM filters from Trussville Mazda, they tape a new crush washer to the side of the box. It doesn't really need to be replaced every time, but since they give you a new one with every filter, you might as well.

**Billy Blaze** · 10-05-2006, 10:02 AM

I may do that next time, i have been using WIX filters up untill now.

**Billy Blaze** · 10-05-2006, 10:03 AM

how long should I let the solvent sit on the bolt?

**sammm** · 10-05-2006, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

how long should I let the solvent sit on the bolt?

If it's really stuck, as long as you can stand. Or do it this evening and let it soak overnight.

**Billy Blaze** · 10-05-2006, 10:07 AM

Overnight it is, i will post the outcome tomorrow,....and thanks.

**Titus** · 10-05-2006, 10:10 AM

If you are around, and not particularly busy, I would recommend spraying it several times throughout the day.

**Nexus Flux** · 10-05-2006, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by sammm

PB Blaster the crap out of it and let it sit.

Originally Posted by Titus

If you are around, and not particularly busy, I would recommend spraying it several times throughout the day.

+1

**Sharpie** · 10-05-2006, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Titus

For future reference, if you buy OEM filters from Trussville Mazda, they tape a new crush washer to the side of the box. It doesn't really need to be replaced every time, but since they give you a new one with every filter, you might as well.

Not on my last 2 6 packs of oil filters.

**Titus** · 10-05-2006, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Sharpie

Not on my last 2 6 packs of oil filters.

Correct... they don't include them on the 6 packs, but they do on the individuals. Not sure why, but that has been my experience.

**Billy Blaze** · 10-05-2006, 04:35 PM

cool!!!! I got the damned thing out...lesson learned and I'm back in business.
Thanks guys!!

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