I was trying to change a flat and 3 of the 4 lugnuts will not loosen at all. What should I do? I can't drive anywhere to get it fixed because of the flat. Any help please, would be appreciated.
2007-01-06 08:24:24 · 11 answers · asked by blcksheepmel 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
spray it with WD 40 and let it set for a while
2007-01-06 12:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by spuds36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at a tire company while in college and we always used an air impact wrench to install lug nuts. When they seat against the rim it usually takes 3 to 4 times the impact to remove them. If you dont have a long handle on your lug wrench use WD-40 or liquid wrench. Spray it liberally around the lug nut at the rim and then lightly tap the lug nuts with a hammer (preferably a rubber one). Then use the hammer to strike the lever your using to loosen the lugs. Once they break the seat against the rim they will be much easier to remove.
2007-01-06 09:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by didenison 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st- WD 40
2nd - Try the iodine (couldn't hurt)
3rd- Take a small torch and try heating the lug nuts (this makes metal expand and the corrosion would have to move some during this process. Let them cool again and they should have freed up some. Heck wouldn't hurt to try while its hot even.
Good luck
2007-01-06 19:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by darlabbq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some diesel or home heating oil and put it on the threads and the back of the nut. its a penatrant an will free up the treads. leave for about 20 mins then either buy a powerbar ( its a long ratchet) put it on the nut and stand on the end. or put some round tubing over your bar and stand on it. trust me on the diesel its very good i once uncresed a motorbike with it
2007-01-06 09:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by will 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mechanics many times use an air wrench, that could easily cause them to plenty tighter than a accepted wrench. you may want to favor to check out getting an air wrench. If it truly is not achievable, you may try some common issues. For one, for sure get an prolonged wrench for further effective leverage. If it would not artwork, you may placed slightly of pipe extreme of the wrench once you turn it. this provides you with extra length and for this reason extra leverage. also, next time your lugs are off, get some bolt grease and grease them up. this may help them come off next time. I ignore what this is noted as, yet its this silvery paste they promote in vehicle factors shops. it frequently has a broom you may brush it onto the bolts with. strong success, ~Kyle
2016-12-01 22:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by cottom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your nuts sound like they where drilled on, and they may have some rust on them.I would use oil like WD-40, or similar lubricant
should give you the edge you need to change that flat.
2007-01-06 08:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by rockerjon2005 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have free towing with your emergency car help card-like AAA,have them tow it to a tire dealer company.. Sound like the lug nuts is stripped and/or one of those one that required a special (anti theft) wheel locks attachment to unlock it???
goodluck...
2007-01-06 08:34:12 · answer #7 · answered by tshark44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet them with plain iodine, it's what we used in the military to remove frozen/rusted nuts.
2007-01-06 08:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey if,nothing else works you might have to replace the lug nut studs.Maybe they got cross threded last time they where removed.
2007-01-06 08:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by Joel Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a bit of pipe and put it over the bar , or anything that will act as a lever
2007-01-06 08:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋