2 questions on DIY oil change

[RJay]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Slip a piece of pipe over the end of your ratchet for some extra torque to break the drain bolt loose.

We've had ratchet-connecting ends break on us renderingratchet and socket useless when using this method.

They were old pieces of kit tho'
And that was when working with the distribution of a Lampredi engine.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by RJay

We've had ratchet-connecting ends break on us renderingratchet and socket useless when using this method.

They were old pieces of kit tho'
And that was when working with the distribution of a Lampredi engine.

I've snapped a few myself. I can't imagine though that the drain bolt could be tight enough to brake a socket or ratchet, as there are only about 5 or 6 well lubricated threads. A breaker bar is the way to go for something truly stubborn, but the old pipe trick should be fine for the drain bolt.