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    Default What size wrench to remove drain plug

    I looked pretty much all over this board. Ton's of people talk about changing oil. Not one mention what size tool is needed. Is it a Torx, an Allen , a socket? One suggested using a Allen/Torx. What the heck that means? I need to do my second oil change (first done by dealer to the tune of $457.00) Ridiculous. I'm doing the second oil change myself. Just needs to know exactly (not may be this or that) if it is a Torx or an Allen and what size for each drain plug. I do know that the filter requires a 36MM low profile socket. I looked in the manual. They're great at telling you where the plugs are but not a word about what tool to use.
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    This may help:
    https://goldplug.com/
    remember there's more than one plug & filter on some.

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    The crankcase plug wrench a Torx T45 bit and the clutch cover, a.k.a. transmission plug, is a 6mm Allen bit.

    Torque specs, if you are inclined to use a torque wrench, which I always do:
    Oil Sump Drain Plug torque = 21 lbft , +/- 1 lbft.
    Clutch Cover Drain Plug torque = 15 lbft, +/- 1 lbft.
    Oil Filter Cover torque = 18 lbft, +/- 2 lbft.
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    sometimes the oil guys , tighten the heck out of the oil drain plugs , might need to go a little clock wise and then counter clockwise ( right then left ) , but try and break the plug loose , before you put a heck of a pull on the plug ! ( might strip the wrench openings where you can`t get it to spin out , just a be careful warning only ) mine on last cycle was a bit tough ! ( another idea , watch you tube videos on oil change can-am spyder , gives a point of view , where the oil filter on the s-e models are a bit of a trick ... )

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    Thank you all. Got the info I needed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by youngers View Post
    sometimes the oil guys , tighten the heck out of the oil drain plugs , might need to go a little clock wise and then counter clockwise ( right then left ) , but try and break the plug loose , before you put a heck of a pull on the plug ! ( might strip the wrench openings where you can`t get it to spin out , just a be careful warning only ) mine on last cycle was a bit tough ! ( another idea , watch you tube videos on oil change can-am spyder , gives a point of view , where the oil filter on the s-e models are a bit of a trick ... )
    True. Best reason I can think of to do your own oil changes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bfromla View Post
    This may help:
    https://goldplug.com/
    remember there's more than one plug & filter on some.


    If you are going to do your own oil changes for now on, invest in Goldplugs. The stock plugs will eventually give you problems down the line.
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    Default Drain plug

    I do have the Gold Plug (not installed yet). I just needed to know what type of wrench to remove the old plugs. I do now.
    Crankcase T45 Transmission 6MM Allen and 36MM filter.

    Someone suggested to go to the Gold plug website. Well, this site does not tell you what wrench for removing the old plug. My question was very specific but still some people just gives off the wall answer. Sadly it happens enough on this site.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigmo View Post
    I do have the Gold Plug (not installed yet). I just needed to know what type of wrench to remove the old plugs. I do now.
    Crankcase T45 Transmission 6MM Allen and 36MM filter.

    Someone suggested to go to the Gold plug website. Well, this site does not tell you what wrench for removing the old plug. My question was very specific but still some people just gives off the wall answer. Sadly it happens enough on this site.
    I'm sorry, I was just trying to help. Next time you ask a question, I won't.
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    Default good luck

    good luck , no need for more information, to someone who is about to do their own 1st oil change ...

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    You might want to consider a few moments with a Dremel tool. Enlarging the openings around the drain plugs really helps reduce the mess that sometimes spills out those tiny openings.

    Even though my suggestion doesn't specifically answer your question------ It was a suggestion that isn't "off the wall" and helps some of us do cleaner oil changes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grandpot View Post
    I'm sorry, I was just trying to help. Next time you ask a question, I won't.
    Don't be offended. I was just trying to get some answer. I am new at the Spyder and may ask more questions. Of course, there's always GOOGLE. But why, since so many, if not all on this board, may have a better answer than Google. Practice and experience makes good teachers and some of us do need the help.
    So, if you felt offended, I apologize... Have a great day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lew L View Post
    You might want to consider a few moments with a Dremel tool. Enlarging the openings around the drain plugs really helps reduce the mess that sometimes spills out those tiny openings.

    Even though my suggestion doesn't specifically answer your question------ It was a suggestion that isn't "off the wall" and helps some of us do cleaner oil changes.

    Lew L
    I do like your suggestion. I just got a lift from HF and tried it yesterday. Works great. Lift all 3 wheels and keeps it balanced. It will allow me to look under and make the opening wider.
    Thanks for the suggestion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigmo View Post
    Don't be offended. I was just trying to get some answer. I am new at the Spyder and may ask more questions. Of course, there's always GOOGLE. But why, since so many, if not all on this board, may have a better answer than Google. Practice and experience makes good teachers and some of us do need the help.
    So, if you felt offended, I apologize... Have a great day.
    No worries; we're good. Some of those extra answers sometimes will answer a question you didn't know you had.
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    Lightbulb Jack stands

    ANd--------

    Please use sturdy jack stands and maybe a large block under the back wheel. A only falls on you once.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigmo View Post
    I do like your suggestion. I just got a lift from HF and tried it yesterday. Works great. Lift all 3 wheels and keeps it balanced. It will allow me to look under and make the opening wider.
    Thanks for the suggestion.
    So here is another answer to a question you didn't know you had, If you look on the HF lift you will see 4 small loops ,one on each leg.You can use them to use a tie down to also keep your Spyder steady.

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    Your call, but consider inserting the correct Torx bit into the drain plug and ensuring the fit is proper for the full depth, tap the Torx bit fully into the female Torx on the drain plug itself.

    Worth doing on the 6mm Allen also.

    As a side benefit, the light impacts can help free the drain plug.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grandpot View Post


    If you are going to do your own oil changes for now on, invest in Goldplugs.
    Or maybe not: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ped-drain-plug

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