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Apr 1, 2012 | 10:37 PM

#191

sleeper

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Advance Auto carries the "shorty" 32mm oil filter socket also..

But got my magnetic drain plug off ebay, Yea it can hold a 1-1/4" combo wrench.. Rare Earth magnet..

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Apr 2, 2012 | 05:34 AM

#192

solman98

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I'm suprised how many seem to have a hard time finding this socket. I picket mine up off the shelf at Advance.

Apr 2, 2012 | 10:29 AM

#193

Bob Cavicchio

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Originally Posted by solman98

I'm suprised how many seem to have a hard time finding this socket. I picket mine up off the shelf at Advance.

When I called two local Advance stores, they were a special order. Got one off ebay.
Iwas also surprised that Advanced , along with Napa and Autozone did have to order them. They fit many models of cars.

Apr 2, 2012 | 10:47 AM

#194

solman98

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Originally Posted by Bob Cavicchio

Everytime I go into advance, I always look to see if they have one on the tool rack. Each and every time I see the same AmPro 32mm 1/2 drive socket like I have. (granted, I now have an O'Riley's very close to the house, so I go there now).

Is everyone asking for an ecotec filter socket, or just picking up the socket off the tool rack?

Jul 1, 2012 | 06:42 PM

#195

Taz-man

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From: Houston Tx area

Oil chg

Thanks for the great pic's solman98

... we just got our HHR Fri 6/29/12 oil life at 14% doing oil chg in next few days ,we have no repair manual just owners manual so between this forum and YouTube vids I'm leaning can anyone tell me where i can find a repair manual ? only thing i have found is the DVD like the dealerships and mechanic shops look at on ebay bout 20$

Jul 14, 2012 | 09:27 PM

#196

Quillbilly

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From: Canandaigua, NY

You made it look so easy! Thank you, I'll be doing my next oil change.

Aug 8, 2012 | 09:25 PM

#197

frdfandc

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From: Elkton, MD

Going to add to this thread.

Instead of a 32mm socket, a 1 1/4 inch socket will work as well.

Oct 24, 2012 | 08:50 AM

#198

alexrckid

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From: myrtle beach, sc

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Originally Posted by diskullman

No one seemed to have a problem with the 32 mm socket? The picture at the beginning shows a nice 32 mm socket with a reduced head on the drive end. I couldn't get my standard Craftsman 32 MM ½" drive socket down on top of the cap without a couple hous of work with grinder. I had to shorten the socket, and cut down it's massive head. Is that a plastic intake manifold on my 2.4 L engine?

and, the answer is......
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...+filter+socket

Oct 27, 2012 | 04:55 PM

#199

emstess

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From: Fla Keys

Solman, Thanks for the detailed pics & narrative. Between you & YouTube I changed oil & filter, and changed both headlamp bulbs today. I had called a mobile mechanic to do work, but he never got back to me, so....with your help I did it myself. Not bad for a 62 yr old granny. Thanks again!! :-)