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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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oil change socket size?

whats the socket size for the oil filter?
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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32mm, but you need a short socket.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by esmarkey
32mm, but you need a short socket.
thanks! ill cut it at work
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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yea stupid car manufac. these days make things difficult so u have to bring it back to them.....i do it with a reg. size socket....just turn by hand once it gets lose
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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I bought one of these at my local auto store. Works Great.
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=99
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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can't find

Originally Posted by dbfruth
I bought one of these at my local auto store. Works Great.
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=99
i've looked at a few of my local stores and can't find.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Try the local store that supplies the local garages with parts and tools. Skip the places like AutoZone etc, they don't handle Lisle.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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It's also called 1-1/4" low profile socket.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by catdaddy137
i've looked at a few of my local stores and can't find.
I don't know about where you live but I picked mine up at O'Reilly auto
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Hey guys (and gals) try here for $6.94. I just ordered one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&redirect=true



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