What size is oil drain plug?

Originally Posted by pty370z Oil Drain Plug is M12xP1.25 so I'm guessing you'll need a size 12. M12 is the bolt shank diameter (i.e. 12 milimeters). Socket sizes are measured

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What size is oil drain plug?

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Originally Posted by pty370z

Oil Drain Plug is M12xP1.25 so I'm guessing you'll need a size 12.

M12 is the bolt shank diameter (i.e. 12 milimeters). Socket sizes are measured "across the flats" so would be larger than 12. Probably closer to 18 milimeter socket size.

Edit: Looking at my machinery's hand book, looks like 18 milimeter socket.

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