Oil Drain Bolt - Honda Pilot

csc67 · 04-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Went to change my own oil this AM and can't get the oil drain bolt off - You know how those oil change guys like to over torque everything

If I am under the car facing the bolt: rightie = tightie and Leftie - loosey

How do I get the bolt off without stripping it?

csc67 · 04-18-2009, 02:37 PM

I just used a sledge hammer and it came free

dbvolfan · 04-24-2009, 06:43 AM

Yeah, tap the handle of the socket with a mallet and that will work just fine, if you dont have a breaker bar.

nickg5 · 04-24-2009, 05:34 PM

make sure you use a 6 point socket and a long breaker/cheater bar. Give it a couple whacks with your hand or a hammer and it will come right off. Make sure you do not over torque it. One of the reasons I hate going to the quick oil changes. Save some time but then it take 2 hours to recover from their idiocy.

regards

Nick

macphanatic · 04-25-2009, 07:18 AM

Now that it's off, look at a Fumoto valve to replace it. Get the one with a nipple and buy a 3/8 inch piece of hose. Oil changes will be quicker and easier than ever.

THonda · 05-02-2009, 07:20 PM

Hey macphanatic what's a Fumoto valve? and where can I get one? But more importantly, I'm in a hell of a dilema. I was doing a typical oil changed and notice shavings from the oil pan grove come out with the drain plug. My fear is now I have to change the oil pan (which according to the service manual looks like I have to go through hell to get to it) Please tell me there's a easier way to solve this problem with the stripped groves or a simplier way to remove the oil pan without having to drain the tranny, disconnect tie rods, front and rear mount, etc. etc. ANYONE! Please help.

macphanatic · 05-02-2009, 07:48 PM

http://www.fumotousa.com/

THonda · 05-02-2009, 08:07 PM

Thanks.

bigdadi · 05-03-2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by THonda
Hey macphanatic what's a Fumoto valve? and where can I get one? But more importantly, I'm in a hell of a dilema. I was doing a typical oil changed and notice shavings from the oil pan grove come out with the drain plug. My fear is now I have to change the oil pan (which according to the service manual looks like I have to go through hell to get to it) Please tell me there's a easier way to solve this problem with the stripped groves or a simplier way to remove the oil pan without having to drain the tranny, disconnect tie rods, front and rear mount, etc. etc. ANYONE! Please help.

onu2002 · 05-06-2009, 05:01 PM

[s]Is the adapter needed for the fumoto valve?[/s]

Nevermind, I just saw this:

('99-on Accord, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline require an adapter,ADL-106 to install the valve.)

on http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Se...ts.asp?Cat=153

04-18-2009, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
csc67 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oil Drain Bolt Went to change my own oil this AM and can't get the oil drain bolt off - You know how those oil change guys like to over torque everything If I am under the car facing the bolt: rightie = tightie and Leftie - loosey How do I get the bolt off without stripping it?

04-25-2009, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 629 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Now that it's off, look at a Fumoto valve to replace it. Get the one with a nipple and buy a 3/8 inch piece of hose. Oil changes will be quicker and easier than ever. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

05-02-2009, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 629 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.fumotousa.com/ __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

05-06-2009, 05:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
onu2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 498 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	[s]Is the adapter needed for the fumoto valve?[/s] Nevermind, I just saw this: ('99-on Accord, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline require an adapter,ADL-106 to install the valve.) on http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Se...ts.asp?Cat=153 __________________ Tom 2003 Honda Pilot EX 2004 Honda S2000 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

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04-18-2009, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
csc67 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just used a sledge hammer and it came free

04-24-2009, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
dbvolfan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, tap the handle of the socket with a mallet and that will work just fine, if you dont have a breaker bar.

04-24-2009, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
nickg5 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Haven , CT Posts: 70 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	make sure you use a 6 point socket and a long breaker/cheater bar. Give it a couple whacks with your hand or a hammer and it will come right off. Make sure you do not over torque it. One of the reasons I hate going to the quick oil changes. Save some time but then it take 2 hours to recover from their idiocy. regards Nick

05-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
THonda Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey macphanatic what's a Fumoto valve? and where can I get one? But more importantly, I'm in a hell of a dilema. I was doing a typical oil changed and notice shavings from the oil pan grove come out with the drain plug. My fear is now I have to change the oil pan (which according to the service manual looks like I have to go through hell to get to it) Please tell me there's a easier way to solve this problem with the stripped groves or a simplier way to remove the oil pan without having to drain the tranny, disconnect tie rods, front and rear mount, etc. etc. ANYONE! Please help.

05-02-2009, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
THonda Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks.

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