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Changing your vehicle's oil yourself is a great way to save money, but a stripped oil drain plug can be a tricky problem. Here's how to remove it.

One person grabs the bolt with a pair of vice grips and pulls down. At the same time, the other person exerts downward ...

Smart-O has released its Oil Drain Plug Torque chart for technicians and installers. OE torque specs are listed alongside the unified torque specs for the Smart-O oil drain plug. This results in a ...

It's fine to remove an oil drain plug with a wrench or socket. But should you use a torque wrench when reinstalling the drain plug (assuming you don't have a quick drain plug)? It seems like a simple ...

Vehicles like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes -Benz E-Class, Tesla Model S, and newer Volkswagen Passats typically require dealer-grade lifts to access oil drain plugs and filters safely.

Modern mechanical innovations tend to make things better or worse regarding automotive advancements. How does the quick drain oil plug stack up?

“You’re gonna have a [expletive] plastic oil pan with a plastic two-thread drain plug that explodes?” she asks, showing that the oil pan and the drain plug are made out of plastic.

This is a red flag that can point to several issues —like a faulty drain plug, a poorly installed oil filter, or a damaged oil pan or gasket. Overfilling the oil could’ve made things even worse.

Changing your oil doesn't have to be a complete mess with the right tools. Check out AutoGuide.com's list of the best oil drain pans here.