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Nov 16, 2020 | 02:57 AM

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firstvette99

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lug nuts

is the size a 3/4 socket to remove?
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Nov 16, 2020 | 05:21 AM

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Lug nut size is 19mm on the C7.

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Nov 16, 2020 | 09:57 AM

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some will say you can use 3/4 but don't, use only 19mm

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Nov 16, 2020 | 10:07 AM

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I would also say use a 19mm Socket with nylon protector on it as well... better safe than sorry.. no hydraulics either.. no need to chew things up.

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Nov 16, 2020 | 05:55 PM

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A good quality socket the correct size with name-brand lug-nuts, hand torqued, and you don't need bother with nylon protectors.

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Nov 17, 2020 | 11:47 AM

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A 19 mm socket is .748"; a 3/4" socket is .750; the difference is .002", hardly enough to be concerned about.

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Nov 18, 2020 | 11:00 AM

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.002” is about the thickness of a human hair!

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Nov 18, 2020 | 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by weathermaker

.002” is about the thickness of a human hair!

Well then...let's not split hairs!

BTW - what size wrench removes the oil drain plugs, nothing i have fits snug on those plugs; English or Metric
I just bought 2 new ones because i know they will round eventually

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Nov 18, 2020 | 12:53 PM

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15mm

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