First attemt on DIY self-maintenance didn't go well...
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Glad to hear it came out fairly easily. The amount of force needed to undo the plug is easily explained by amy number of reasons; even though it is not ideal it is not uncommon, especially when dealing with alloys.
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Quality tools definitely help. Not all allen keys are made to the same fit. Some fit more loosely (which obviously is not good) and some fit very snug. There is a reason why snap-on stuff cost an arm and leg.
But in the case of stuck bolts/nuts, an impact wrench is your best friend. I have both an cordless electric DeWalt (takes off lug nuts and other bolts quite easily) and an nice air impact wrench for the serious stuff like axle nuts (the 996TT is torqued to 350ft/lbs if I remember correctly and the air tool took it off in literally 2-3 seconds).
But in the case of stuck bolts/nuts, an impact wrench is your best friend. I have both an cordless electric DeWalt (takes off lug nuts and other bolts quite easily) and an nice air impact wrench for the serious stuff like axle nuts (the 996TT is torqued to 350ft/lbs if I remember correctly and the air tool took it off in literally 2-3 seconds).
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My last service (excluding oil change) was at the dealer (the collection coral cables). But they didn't touch the tranny... It must have been before I owned the car.
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