First oil change

[macus]

Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

The optimal tool is going to be a ratchet with a six point socket.

Wrenches and or 12 point sockets are going to greatly raise the risk of rounding off the drain plug especially if you don't have decent quality tools.

Exactly right.

[Iceracer]

Originally Posted by Norm201

Now you expect us not to ask what it is?

Does leftyloosey,righty tighty ring a bell ?

[Scooby Doo]

Be careful about switching to full synthetic too soon. I am aware that some manufacturers use full synthetic from day one but I was told full synthetic is so slippery, it can keep an engine from breaking in.

[iamz]

[kabukiman]

Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

No offense but if you damaged the drain plug you shouldn't blame the drain plug.

With proper tools and barring overtightening a drain plug can last the life of the car.

The optimal tool is going to be a ratchet with a six point socket.

Wrenches and or 12 point sockets are going to greatly raise the risk of rounding off the drain plug especially if you don't have decent quality tools.

My 2002 SVT Focus with 117k on it and with oil changes every 3000 miles has the original drain plug in it to this day.

none taken!

The plug hadn't been taken out before though. It's a case of you needed to be there, type thing, though. I tried a rachet and six point socket, and some wrenches after that failed, the thing must have been screwed in by optimus prime himself, maybe he assembles the engines in Thailand. The garage I took it to said they've had a few brand new cars in where the plugs are in too tight to get off by hand.

[FordCustomerService]

Originally Posted by fiestaSEviolet

thanks a lot!

Afternoon fiestaSEviolet,

Don't know how this one was missed. You're welcome! Let me know if I can be of assistance in the future.

Noemi