What do I need to Change my oil?
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Joined: 04-02-2007
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From: St. Louis, Mo.
Walmart will change your oil for 14.99 while you shop or get a blimpie. My WalMart has a blimpie in it.
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From: Lower Alabama
For my next change I will not have to get under Rebel Grey at all.This thing sucks!
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Joined: 03-17-2010
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From: Arizona
Well, looks like they changed things a little on the 2010. I haven't been able to find a 1 1/4" socket shallow enough to get it on the top of the cap let alone a 1/2" drive wrench, the manifold on the 2.2 liter is in the way.
Only way I can see to do it is to use a 1 1/4" box wrench. I see GM says not to use an open end wrench, I assume this so the force required to get it off is spread equally over the entire area but, geez, nice job GM for designing the manifold so you can't even use the tool that you suggest to remove the oil filter!
Only way I can see to do it is to use a 1 1/4" box wrench. I see GM says not to use an open end wrench, I assume this so the force required to get it off is spread equally over the entire area but, geez, nice job GM for designing the manifold so you can't even use the tool that you suggest to remove the oil filter!
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Joined: 01-09-2007
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From: SE USA
Actually a 32mm special socket is what's needed. And most Auto-Parts stores have them..Ask them if you can go out & try it on your car.. No Biggie..
No GM does not want you to use a open-end wrench on a PLASTIC cap.. You'll bugger it up..
As to the vacuum oil thingies,, Fine if you like leaving the crap on the bottom of the oil-pan..
I prefer to drain it heated up, & thoroughly ............
No GM does not want you to use a open-end wrench on a PLASTIC cap.. You'll bugger it up..
As to the vacuum oil thingies,, Fine if you like leaving the crap on the bottom of the oil-pan..
I prefer to drain it heated up, & thoroughly ............
Last edited by sleeper; Mar 20, 2010 at 12:40 AM. Reason: Wrong size socket (my Bad)..
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From: MI
Well, looks like they changed things a little on the 2010. I haven't been able to find a 1 1/4" socket shallow enough to get it on the top of the cap let alone a 1/2" drive wrench, the manifold on the 2.2 liter is in the way.
Only way I can see to do it is to use a 1 1/4" box wrench. I see GM says not to use an open end wrench, I assume this so the force required to get it off is spread equally over the entire area but, geez, nice job GM for designing the manifold so you can't even use the tool that you suggest to remove the oil filter!
Only way I can see to do it is to use a 1 1/4" box wrench. I see GM says not to use an open end wrench, I assume this so the force required to get it off is spread equally over the entire area but, geez, nice job GM for designing the manifold so you can't even use the tool that you suggest to remove the oil filter!
Try your local auto part store for a Lisle Oil Filter Socket, Part # 14700. Made for all Ecotec engines.
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Joined: 11-20-2006
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From: Peoria, IL
Actually a 34mm special socket is what's needed. And most Auto-Parts stores have them..Ask them if you can go out & try it on your car.. No Biggie..
No GM does not want you to use a open-end wrench on a PLASTIC cap.. You'll bugger it up..
As to the vacuum oil thingies,, Fine if you like leaving the crap on the bottom of the oil-pan..
I prefer to drain it heated up, & thoroughly ............
No GM does not want you to use a open-end wrench on a PLASTIC cap.. You'll bugger it up..
As to the vacuum oil thingies,, Fine if you like leaving the crap on the bottom of the oil-pan..
I prefer to drain it heated up, & thoroughly ............
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Joined: 03-26-2009
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From: Colorado
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Joined: 03-17-2010
Posts: 25
From: Arizona
Thanks to all for the info......if my 1 - 1/4" socket was a 1/4" shorter it would work but....at 1 - 3/4" it sits on an angle.
Just an update .....found it on Amazon.com $6.95
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-14700-Fi.../dp/B0009OMYAQ
Just an update .....found it on Amazon.com $6.95
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-14700-Fi.../dp/B0009OMYAQ
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Joined: 03-26-2009
Posts: 191
From: Colorado
Thanks to all for the info......if my 1 - 1/4" socket was a 1/4" shorter it would work but....at 1 - 3/4" it sits on an angle.
Just an update .....found it on Amazon.com $6.95
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-14700-Fi.../dp/B0009OMYAQ
Just an update .....found it on Amazon.com $6.95
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-14700-Fi.../dp/B0009OMYAQ