[AT] OT drain plug size

[Cecil Bearden]

I have a similar problem on my 2011 Chevrolet.  A friend has a 2012 with 
the same problem.  The cruise will not engage after slowing down, or 
coming to a stop.  If I pull the brake pedal up with my toe, the cruise 
will re-engage.  It is irritating, and when it first happened, I thought 
D@#n now I gotta go to the dealer....  I finally pulled up the brake 
pedal and it started working...

Cecil

On 10/2/2019 12:35 PM, Phil Auten wrote:
> Yeah. I have the same issue with both of my Fords. No trans dipstick. 
> Haven't needed to change the fluid on either one yet, per the mileage, 
> at least, and the Fusion exhibited the "bang shifting" issue going to 
> reverse when cold, so the trans was repaired under warranty with new 
> fluid at about 20k. I am currently experiencing an issue with the 
> F150, however. Driving on cruise control, the cruise suddenly drops 
> out and will not re-engage. The wrench icon appears on the dash and 
> there is no overdrive (fifth and sixth gears) at all. Trans torque 
> converter does not lock up. The first few times it happened I was able 
> to get everything working by reseating the relays in the fuse panel at 
> the front of the engine bay. This last time that did not work. I am 
> praying that it is not the Transmission Control Module because I know 
> that part will be over $1,000 to R&R. Anyone have any experience with 
> this issue on a '09-'14 F150?
>
> Phil in TX
>
>
> On 10/1/2019 8:04 AM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
>> Those look nice, and might work good with a slide hammer for pulling 
>> shims etc.  However if you look at the reviews there are a few that 
>> have broken the jaws by tightening.  My problem on this drain plug 
>> was the plug head was so soft the pliers just chewed the metal off.  
>> The fine teeth of the knipex pliers worked the best. I have a pair 
>> coming from Amazon for the next oil change. This was an ex Hertz car. 
>> Perhaps in its history the oil pan could have been changed and a 
>> different plug was installed.  The oil pan could have been damaged on 
>> a parking block as it is the lowest point at the front of the 
>> vehicle.  Some really great engineering.  Just like the spare tire 
>> mounted underneath between the front seats.  You have to remove the 
>> center console interior and use the jack handle to lower the spare 
>> and hope has air in it.  We have had great service from the earlier 
>> models and that is the only reason I looked for another one when our 
>> old one was rear ended by a "texter".   However, this is the last 
>> one.  I have had a problem every time I went to do any normal 
>> maintenance.  You have to remove the air filter box to get to the 
>> high side air conditioner access port.  It was one lb low of freon 
>> and I could not find the ports to hook my gauges to.  There is no 
>> dipstick for the transmission.  According to Chrysler, you drain the 
>> oil and measure it then pour it back in.  There is a you tube video 
>> of how to use the engine dipstick and mark it for transmission...   
>> No more Dodges for me..
>>
>> Cecil
>>
>> On 10/1/2019 7:31 AM, Jack wrote:
>>> The Milwaukee brand is offering a vise grip version that has an 
>>> adjusting bolt with an eye so you can twist it with a screwdriver to 
>>> increase clamping force after the jaws are locked shut.
>>>
>>> [ Stephen Offiler] <snip> Knipex pliers are awesome <snip>
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