Thread: DIY- Oil Change
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Old December 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM   #15
kkim
 
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Originally Posted by NJD022588 View Post
Yes this was the first, a couple weeks ago. I eventually got it off by hitting the handle of the smalls ratchet with a hammer. I tried for a good 10-15 minutes before that and the palm of my hand was bruised the next day. Must have been overtightened from factory.



yeah, which is why I suggest a combo box wrench as they are usually longer (more leverage) than the regular wrenches or ratchets. Careful hitting the ratchets with the hammer... you could cause damage to the mechanism inside the ratchet. However, if you are using Craftsman ratchets, hit away.
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