GM 2.2 cartridge filter

[chet2]

i have a 05 sunfire....waht is best and tool to use to take off oil filter cover?...thanks

 

[JHZR2]

its something like a 1 1/8 or 32 or 36mm socket usually. cant recall exactly which off the top of my head. the info on it shoukd be readily available out there.

 

[kelpie]

Pep Boys and Snap-On have the special tool. Napa may too, but not sure. It is a 3/8" drive shallow well socket specially made for this application.

 

[ewetho]

I use a cheap 32 from walmart that while it won't unscrew completely will go several turns and then it is easy to take off by hand. Just screw in a couple turns and then put it back on and tighten. EASY!!!


Standard 32mm will do in a pinch (not deep well)

 

[Nyquist]

I use a standard 32mm shallow socket. Be sure to check which size you need though. GM changed some of the sizes of the cap on some applications around 2005/2006.

Some claim to use a crescent wrench on them, but that has hues of bad idea colored all over it.

 

[brianl703]

Originally Posted By: Nyquist

Some claim to use a crescent wrench on them, but that has hues of bad idea colored all over it.


The shop manual specifically states "do not use a crescent wrench".

 

[artificialist]

I have a very low profile 1 1/4 inch socket I bought from Autozone several years ago. It has been ideal for this engine.

 

[JTK]

Just get a Lisle brand Ecotec oil filter socket and be done with it. I mail-ordered mine for $10 shipped to the door a year ago, of course, the price is higher now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisle-Oil...omotiveQ5fTools

Joel

 

[RoGuE]

I bought a 3/8 to 1/2 inch adapter and a 1 1/4 inch socket from Lowe's. (It helps that I work there and get a 10% discount). I turn it a few times until it is loose, then remove it by hand. The adapter (I only own a 3/8 inch ratchet) and the socket cost me like $8 total.