Oil filter wrench
11-20-2006, 07:14 PM
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Oil filter wrench
Can someone tell me what type of oil fliter wrench you use to get the filter off an 06. I just did my second oil change with the metal loop type wrench and I had to take out the front wheel well liner for the second time to get enough leverage to get the thing off. This is getting old. I don't care for the placement of the filter.
11-20-2006, 07:20 PM
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I have an 05, so I'm not certain it will fit the 06 (although the text says it will), but I'd get this: http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LC54780
Don't make the same mistake someone I know did (
) and buy a similar one from NAPA for $9.
Don't make the same mistake someone I know did (
) and buy a similar one from NAPA for $9.
11-21-2006, 05:40 AM
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I use the strap wrench style. One wrench that works on anything I have and doesn't take up much room.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/filterwrenches.aspx
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/filterwrenches.aspx
11-21-2006, 06:04 AM
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I have an 05, so I'm not certain it will fit the 06 (although the text says it will), but I'd get this: http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LC54780
Don't make the same mistake someone I know did () and buy a similar one from NAPA for $9.
Don't make the same mistake someone I know did (
) and buy a similar one from NAPA for $9.Trending Topics
11-21-2006, 06:27 AM
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Check out KD tools www.kd-tools.com/2380.htm and www.kd-tools.com/23202322.htm
11-21-2006, 10:23 AM
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I'm with JBODY. I have had filter's that leaked in the past, requiring a little more tightening. Then it's really hard to get them off. The strap wrench's seem to slip. Then I started using the 3 finger wrench. No more problem's.
I just use a long extension and lay on the ground under the truck. I don't even have to jack it up.
I just use a long extension and lay on the ground under the truck. I don't even have to jack it up.
11-21-2006, 11:25 AM
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Another vote for the cup style. I bought the one from NAPA, but get a metal one wherever you get it. I can just lay under the front bumper, use an extension and no problems, no mess. Make sure you fill the new filter with oil and lube the O-ring with clean oil, don't over tighten it.
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I used that method and my hand stayed oil-free.
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