I know how to get the fill drain plugs off using a serpentine belt tool but has any one swapped them for a low profile hex head plug instead? This way a regular combination wrench can be used.

 

Why not just use a 1/2" ratchet?

 

@Red5 on my disco you would never get a ratchet in there, there is a cable that is in the way and very tight. A cheap 1/2 drive serpentine tool is perfect, it was all of 10.00.

 

You can but need wobble extensions or adapters. For the fill plug I used a 1/2 - 3/8 drive adapter with a 4” extension. The drain is more difficult with the crossmember in the way. Both plugs are pretty rough and a little rounded off. If I can replace them with a hex head plugs instead of 1/2 drive plugs just makes servicing easier next time.

 

Sorry for my ignorance but what is a serpentine tool?

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/serpen...kit-63689.html

https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ol/A-p8901720e

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

For future reference the drain/fill plugs are both 26M x 1.75 thread and 16mm long. Drain plug just has a magnet attached on the back.

 

I just did mine using a combination of 1/2" and 3/8" exentions, it was a bit fiddley but got it done. How often are we changing the fluid on these things? It it was like Engine oil I might make a swap, but for once a year or so I can live with it.