I'm going to change my oil tonight at 12k. Which direction should I turn the plug? I tried to loosen it just a few minutes ago by turning it to the left. Its very tight so I figured I would ask everyone here before I continued on.

Thanks,
Richard

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2K4ever
[B]I'm going to change my oil tonight at 12k. Which direction should I turn the plug? I tried to loosen it just a few minutes ago by turning it to the left. Its very tight so I figured I would ask everyone here before I continued on.

 

Thanks BayArea, that was fast.

 

...or lefty loosey, righty tighty

Sounds like something from sesame street, but simple to remember!

 

The plug came right off while trying from the top with a long swivel ratchet as someone suggested in another post. I was able to get more torque on the plug that way. I didn't need any jack stands at all to do the job. The last time the shop changed the oil but I did her first change at 6k miles. Now my baby has a fresh supply of milk (Mobil1 oil). Thanks everyone.