98 cougar rear tire flat can't get off car

Asked by Shawn Jun 23, 2018 at 04:14 AM about the 1997 Mercury Cougar

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can't get flat tire off car Lug nuts off

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Mark answered 5 years ago

Liberally apply a penetrating oil and let it soak. Repeat as necessary. As long as the lugs aren't stripped, you have a shot at getting them off. If you have access to a pneumatic impact wrench, use it.

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