My first oil change isn't going to be cheap

[RobG1970]

do you have a Harbor Freight store near you>?? you can buy a nice heavy socket, gloves, cleaners..ect.. there a little cheaper.

http://www.harborfreight.com/

[RobG1970]

do you have a Harbor Freight store near you>?? you can buy a nice heavy socket, gloves, cleaners..ect.. there a little cheaper.

http://www.harborfreight.com/

you do in Lincoln, NE.. I checked.. here is the link to the store..

http://www.harborfreight.com/storelocator/location/map?zipcode_input=68506

[MisterCinders]

I usually buy the Rotella oil in the big jug (3.7 liter IIRC) from Auto Zone. It's a little cheaper that way.

[MAJikMARCer]

So I stopped into ACE on the way back from lunch and they didn't even sell a 20mm socket. 19mm and then 21mm. A few of you mentioned 21mm. It's possible that my measurement was off.

I used an adjustable wrench, got it tight on the bolt, then measured that with a ruler (best I can do at this point). I measured 20mm, but it's very possible that it's 21mm. Anyone with a 650 who can confirm this? I don't doubt that the other engines very likely used the same size, but there is no telling.

[Agemax]

my GS1000 is 21mm, not sure if that helps at all

[Baatfam]

So I stopped into ACE on the way back from lunch and they didn't even sell a 20mm socket. 19mm and then 21mm. A few of you mentioned 21mm. It's possible that my measurement was off.

I used an adjustable wrench, got it tight on the bolt, then measured that with a ruler (best I can do at this point). I measured 20mm, but it's very possible that it's 21mm. Anyone with a 650 who can confirm this? I don't doubt that the other engines very likely used the same size, but there is no telling.

Maybe you missed my post above, but all auto parts/hardware stores will have a 13/16" spark plug socket...that will fit your drain plug.

[7981GS]

21mm and 13/16" are very close and both will work.
Just make sure that you use a 6-point socket either way.

Eric

[Baatfam]

21mm and 13/16" are very close and both will work.

Exactly...and EVERYONE has a 13/16" spark plug socket...

Borrow one from your neighbor...he will have one....

[MAJikMARCer]

Sorry gentlemen, but the 13/16 socket did NOT fit (yes I DID have one of those ). I "measured" again and it is closer to 21mm than 20mm so I think I'll get the 21 instead.

I realize were are talking about the difference of less than .4 mm but my 13/16 socket would not fit well enough to risk using it. I'd round the top corners off, even if I had managed to get it loose.

Glad I checked again though. I'd like to keep my shopping trip down to a single trip. I'm bad about having to run to the store half a dozen times when working on house projects.

[7981GS]

It most likely didn't fit because the PO used an adjustable wrench/wrong size socket and buggered it up.
When you do get it out file, grind whatever to get rid of the new flashing.

Eric

[MAJikMARCer]

My wife asked me to check with the local dealer to see how much they'd charge. I was quoted $100! Holy crap! F that!

[sedelen]

Be careful not to put the oil filter in backwards, believe it or not, I've seen this done.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

For what it's worth, here is my oil changing experience:

Oil and Filter Change

Stripped Oil Drain Plug Repair


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff