Sump Plug

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Re: Sump Plug

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They sell because they work and are superbly made. Those who aren't car nuts, which, let's face it, is probably 99% of the driving population love stuff like that.

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Re: Sump Plug

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CitroJim wrote:Chris, a very good tip but ordinary engine oil is fine too.

I've always oiled the filter sealing ring before fitting and never, ever had a problem removing an oil filter subsequently - often being able to do it by hand without tools...

I've got what looks like a pair of forceps (but designed for the job) for removing stubborn filters... Works a treat, even where a socket like yours won't fit - such as in an Activa...


I have a pair of "forceps" with teeth in the jaws to grip the filter, but the filter was solid and the teeth ended up just chewing the filter.

In the end, I managed to tap it round with a bit of flat bar that was kicking around. Fortunately, thanks to the positioning of the filter, the oil from the filter had drained into the sump, so no spillages
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Re: Sump Plug

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I use a jaw wrench for those little darling !
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