GM900 Oil drain plug...

Hello - Can anyone give me some tips on how they go about removing this plug? My first oil change with this beast and I'm still looking at the plug that I can-not turn. It seems to be pointed backwards about a foot behind the filter... reaching around the wheel I can get on it with a socket with extensions but all combinations of ratches and breaker bars haven't been able to turn it.

I am on the right plug... right? Should I just go out and buy ramps? If I do that will the oil drain properly? I've always wondered about that.

I'd hate to give up and have someone else change the oil... I think in any case I'm going to get a replacement plug just in case.

-meld

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meld_b
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For engine and auto transmission oil changes on my NG900 I use home made wooden ramps, I find that just 4 inches of ramp under the front wheels gives me enough under car space working from the front. Make sure you use a good quality spanner of the right size. If the plug is damaged buy a new one, use a new washer and don't overtighten. A tap with a hammer on a perfectly fitting spanner usually does it, press the spanner on at the same time as you hit it.

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John

The tap with a hammer is to loosen not tighten!

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John

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