ROUNDED / Stripped OIL DRAIN PLUG? How to remove a rounded drain plug with an Extractor Tool Set DIY

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[@tatumgriffin8179]

Dude this video was a life saver thank you

[@mon0theist_tv]

Thanks, rounded my own drain plug and was hoping I wouldn't have to pay a mechanic to fix it

[@rickstough764]

How do you get one out that is totally rounded off ? I’ve tried the extractor sockets and they just round off as well. The next size smaller extractor won’t hammer on

[@NewsAsItHappens]

I bought this set. Works great. Thanks

[@FinallyHeSleeps]

Glad you like it!

[@matthewstump7563]

I tried an extractor and it just continued to shred that bolt. Someone freaking put it on with a torque gun. It's way too tight.

[@MosiahPerales]

Having the same problem rn

[@jonathanpaine3411]

Wait don't leave us hanging. How did you get it off please. I'm in the same situation

[@MosiahPerales]

@@jonathanpaine3411 I ended up having it so rounded that we used vice grips and it still didn't do anything. Gave up decided to try again the next day , had to use a size smaller than what my bolt size was for the extractor (17 mm but it was so rounded I used a 16) and I literally smashed it on with every ounce of force from a hammer. Then after 10 min of working at it pushing the ratchet so hard to try and loosen it that the engine was moving... It finally came loose.

[@memu1226]

I'm in this situation right now. Thank you for posting your solution

[@Pabsolo86]

I just finished smashing a 12 on and it worked.

[@michaelf5565]

Thank you

[@RespecTheLevYT]

My man doesn’t only play FM

[@KendallHolsten]

Why do none of these kits include a 15mm socket? they all skip from 14 to 16.

[@evilnate8928]

I'm having the same issue smh

[@junigaga]

God bless you bro

[@user-rt8ok4zk5c]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:40 🛠️ If your oil pan drain plug is rounded or stripped, you can remove it using an extractor nut.
02:41 🧲 The extractor socket can grip the rounded drain plug and help you loosen and remove it easily.
03:40 💡 Extractor sets are affordable and useful tools for dealing with stubborn rounded or stripped drain plugs during an oil change.
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[@nathansharples4696]

Bro said the same thing three times
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[@maeu59]

The problem I have is that it was so tight even an impact drill wouldn’t get it out and wound up stripping. Even if I was able to grab it, it still won’t work.

[@caseaddison982]

I need a 19/32 and the kit doesn’t come wit it

[@davedeece9380]

How long is that beaker bar? It's a 3/8 drive?

[@FinallyHeSleeps]

18” but I have a 24” ext which is the upper handle on my jack as needed.

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

it's NOT rounded if you can atach something to it.... also you are lucky that bold is from good metal..sometimes it's aluminum and you cant do nothing! it just too soft

[@FinallyHeSleeps]

Even aluminum can be grabbed with the teeth. And I’ve done it with fully spun rounded bolts. Depends on the quality of the twist socket too.

[@robertgeorge4064]

It’s rounded if a normal wrench won’t grasp it .