I would like to advise that when removing & installing the drain plug, use a driver hex bit that is the standard blunt end, and NOT the type that has been cut to the shape of a ball at the end. The plug is aluminum and to avoid tearing up the hex socket in it, you need as much engagement with the driver bit as possible. The ball type one might work once or twice, but when it does finally strip the plug socket, it can be very difficult to remove the plug from the car.

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Good tip - in general, the ball-end hex drivers do not grip that well, and should only be used in low-torque applications, or when attaching fasteners.

- Wayne