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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:06 PM
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Time-sert oil drain plug fix

I fixed the drain plug that a quick lube destroyed on my friend's 2011 Fit.
Used hand tools only, a small vise grip on the drill, a 5/16 wrench on the cutter, tap and driver.
I put an airhose down the dispstick tube to blow chips outward, that seemed to work pretty well, then poured a cup of gas in and blew that through.
Thene I wrote this note to the next tech:

 

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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:46 PM
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Very kind of you to help a friend. I might still recommend a relatively quick oil change to make sure you didn't leave any metal behind.

That's why I don't let other folks touch my car. Especially not the bits that keep the oil/transmission fluid/coolant in or the wheels on.
I'm more than happy to take a couple minutes to do something right (and gently) with a torque wrench.
 

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Old Sep 22, 2023 | 08:11 PM
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I'm selling the repair kit, with only 1 insert used, which is all most owners would ever need.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285485379333

 
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