Wrench for oil pan

[Tom's36coupe]

Anyone know where you can buy the wrench that fits the oil drain fitting? Mine looks like its about 2 - 2 1/2 inches. I want to be able to change my own oil. Thanks!

 

[Gary Tosel]

I found a large wrench at a swap meet that was close to the size. I then cut out a piece of steel to match the large drain plug and welded it to the original wrench. It works fine.

 

[trainguy]

I wonder if there would be a market for this wrench.I could cut them on my laser.I would have to price them at about $15.00.Any intrest?

 

[billwill]

Anyone know where you can buy the wrench that fits the oil drain fitting? Mine looks like its about 2 - 2 1/2 inches. I want to be able to change my own oil. Thanks!

they where never availbe as a fancy wrench Anything that will fit square willwork as a kid working for my dad i used a large JAW pier or pipe wrench.

 

[Russ/40]

I wonder if there would be a market for this wrench.I could cut them on my laser.I would have to price them at about $15.00.Any intrest?

If they were made nicely with an extended handle, I bet you would sell a bunch of them. I will..

 

[Lawson Cox]

Anyone know where you can buy the wrench that fits the oil drain fitting? Mine looks like its about 2 - 2 1/2 inches. I want to be able to change my own oil. Thanks!

You can pick one up at a flea market for $8-10.00. They are not hard to come by. In the interim, use channel locks.

 

[1oldtimer]

vern tardel has them
http://www.verntardel.com/collections/cast-aluminum/products/drain-plug-wrench

 

[av8paul]

I picked up a couple of them at swap meets a few years ago. Pretty cheap. They work good too.


http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1258/4190434/8792078/280106905.jpg

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

Common swap meet item from several manufacturers and in several styles, I think all in tools with numerous openings for different cars.
But...you already have what you need...go look in the trunk! The original toolkit adjustable or monkey wrench will actually do the job, and it is what I have always used despite owning afew of the filling station service wrenches. The adjustable does not engage the flats fully, but what it does reach is plenty to do the job. Since the plug tightes against a crush washer, it is not all that tight and the available grip is more than sufficient.
FWIW, I believe the threads on the big plugs are a pipe size, one commonly used on 55 gallon drums, but it is not a tapered engagement since it seals against a washer and not at the threads.

 

[296 V8]

FWIW, I believe the threads on the big plugs are a pipe size, one commonly used on 55 gallon drums, but it is not a tapered engagement since it seals against a washer and not at the threads.

That thread is also commonly used in rigid electrical conduit.

 

[Russ/40]

I'd like a longer handle than the ones pictured.

 

[IVT1]

Got a large "o"ring on mine, no leaks ever.

 

[av8paul]

I'd like a longer handle than the ones pictured.[/QUOT


I think if the handle was any longer, you'd probably over tighten the drain plug. It only needs to be snugged up, plus a little tweek more.