Box end needed for oil change?

[john10001]

Does anyone know what size box end I need for my oil change to get the drain plug out? It looks like it is about half an inch to me maybe slightly less? I do have one somewhere but can't find it so will have to go out and get a new one for my wrench. Cheers!

[grahamlieb]

Changed my oil and filter just yesterday , used an 8mm drain plug key to attach to my wrench
Bought from amazon for something like 3 quid ...

[john10001]

Changed my oil and filter just yesterday , used an 8mm drain plug key to attach to my wrench
Bought from amazon for something like 3 quid ...

Thanks! I got some from Halfords today because I couldn't be bothered waiting for Amazon to deliver & Eurocarparts didn't have in stock. Bad mistake. The Halfords ones are poor and the t bar doesn't have enough length to give enough torque to get the plug off and they are double ended ones so they swivel around on the bar, so I am taking that back for a refund on Monday. Looks like I have to buy online now and just wait to get one that will work and do the job.

[AlexB]

Get a proper socket and a breaker bar.

These plugs, BTW, are not supposed to be overly tight, as the washers include a rubber seal.