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What size socket do I need to remove the oil drain plug on my 1996 Buick Century (3.1L V6)

If anyone happens to know what size the head is on the oil pan drain bolt for a 1996 Buick Century 3.1L V6 I'd appreciate the info -- I'm hoping to save myself having to jack up the car an extra time just to check. Thanks!

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  • Anonymous Jun 24, 2012

    If it were that easy for me to have done, I wouldn't have bothered asking. As it happens for others who may be looking it takes a metric 14mm socket - and if you're going with an impact wrench/driver, go with a deep socket.

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Anonymous

Can you not just reach under with a couple of wrenches,
to check to size what fits?

Buy the time you find this site, you could have changed your oil

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Hello ph91: My name is Roger and I will help you. The drain plug could be one of two sizes.It will either be a 13mm or 14mm sized nut. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2010

SOURCE: 1990 Buick Century Wheel Cylinder

I would guess it is metric,as are most all bolts,except some large size chassis bolts,and have been since about 1983. You got rust issues also.

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