2007 Dodge Caliber changing oil

2007 DODGE CALIBER
19,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DIE
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the oil pan drain plug is stripped round and it can't be removed.
Nov 7, 2008 at 1:20 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there'

get a nut welded to the damaged plug and remove it that way, or you may be able to get enough grip with plumbers Stiltons, see how you get on with these.ideas.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 7, 2008 at 2:59 AM
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LILWILLS
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vise grips are awesome
i am a chrysler lube speacialists and i use it all the time
Nov 19, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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