03-02-2009, 09:18 PM
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Ecotec Oil Filter Tool?
The internal oil filter cover has a massive size nut on it, you can't keep a socket on it because it hits the intake, and you don't have room to put in a wrench. So wtf are you supposed to use? To get it tight, and take it off from being tight, without stripping the cover?
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03-02-2009, 09:25 PM
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it looks like a giant set of pliers but round with teeth on the inside its like 12 bucks @ autozone but be carefull with it my last one ripped the cap on the top, i went through 4 quarts of oil just goin to work and my engine bay was covered in oil
heres what it lookes like
Last edited by heineck : 03-02-2009 at 09:28 PM.
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03-02-2009, 09:52 PM
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^^ Those are just for the old filters, I can't see than working on the Eco's oil cap.
I've only changed oil one car with this system, a Saturn, but I was at the shop then, earning my keep to build the Delta
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03-02-2009, 09:58 PM
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this is what you need to change the filter
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03-02-2009, 10:15 PM
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Thanks dragon. I have worked with those before but its been so many years that I completely forgot.
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03-02-2009, 10:18 PM
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I just use a 1 and 1/4 inch socket. This is on a cavalier with an ecotec but i can't imagine it's different.
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03-02-2009, 10:19 PM
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Yeah I used to work in the TLE @ Wal-Mart and everytime we saw an ecotec....we scream ECOTEC!...It made it easier for the lower bay to do their job.
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03-02-2009, 10:20 PM
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use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.
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03-02-2009, 10:32 PM
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I usually remove the intake pipe during oil changes.
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03-02-2009, 10:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.
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GO try your hands in the ECOtec  .
Anywayz its easier if you have an intake, I used pliers lol.
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03-03-2009, 12:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vic28
GO try your hands in the ECOtec .
Anywayz its easier if you have an intake, I used pliers lol. |
where is the filter located on the ECOtec?
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03-03-2009, 12:03 AM
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it's not that, it has a nut
it's those stupid designed oil filters with covers over them that are attached with some weird nut, not some hand tighten filter
if you google "ecotec oil filter" you get a ton of results for that socket lol
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03-03-2009, 12:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
it's not that, it has a nut
it's those stupid designed oil filters with covers over them that are attached with some weird nut, not some hand tighten filter
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ahhhhh ok. that blows 
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03-03-2009, 12:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
ahhhhh ok. that blows |
like your sister on prom night
yeah, first time I was like wtf, where is the filter...it's on top, once again like Billy's sister
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03-03-2009, 12:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HazMatt24
like your sister on prom night
yeah, first time I was like wtf, where is the filter...it's on top, once again like Billy's sister
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more like your mom on top of my joystick  remember i just cant take this thing out of my hand
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03-03-2009, 12:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
more like your mom on top of my joystick remember i just cant take this thing out of my hand |
get off my mom, I got off of yours, and on her, and inside...well you get the picture
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03-03-2009, 01:08 AM
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the socket tp on my was fxcked so i had to use that tool ive been usin it ever since... worked for me
Last edited by heineck : 03-03-2009 at 01:41 AM.
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03-03-2009, 07:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.
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surprisingly the end of billys finger, look like socket wrenches... |
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03-03-2009, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.
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Then your plug isn't that tight 
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03-04-2009, 12:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
it's those stupid designed oil filters with covers over them that are attached with some weird nut, not some hand tighten filter
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It may be a pain to change but internal oil filters are an excellent design... Its how most the higher end german engines are done, mercedes, bmw, porsche, etc |
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