Ecotec Oil Filter Tool?

[CactusWill]

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?

[heineck]

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

here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Adjustable-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Pliers-Tool-2-to-4-1-4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q7 c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1 Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem16 0314449911QQitemZ160314449911QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomot iveQ5fTools#ebayphotohosting)s what it lookes like

[Redog]

^^ 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

[dragon8807]

this is what you need to change the filter
http://i43.tinypic.com/23hq3ic.jpg

[CactusWill]

Thanks dragon. I have worked with those before but its been so many years that I completely forgot.

[jamcllw]

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.

[DOHC_tuner]

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.

[billytheman1188]

use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.

[Valley olds]

I usually remove the intake pipe during oil changes.

[Vic28]

use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.
GO try your hands in the ECOtec :haha: .
Anywayz its easier if you have an intake, I used pliers lol.

[billytheman1188]

GO try your hands in the ECOtec :haha: .
Anywayz its easier if you have an intake, I used pliers lol.


where is the filter located on the ECOtec?

[[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

if you google "ecotec oil filter" you get a ton of results for that socket lol

[billytheman1188]

C2;436870']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


ahhhhh ok. that blows:lol:

[HazMatt24]

ahhhhh ok. that blows:lol:

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

[billytheman1188]

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

more like your mom on top of my joystick:rolleyes2: remember i just cant take this thing out of my hand:lol:

[HazMatt24]

more like your mom on top of my joystick:rolleyes2: remember i just cant take this thing out of my hand:lol:

get off my mom, I got off of yours, and on her, and inside...well you get the picture

[heineck]

the socket tp on my was fxcked so i had to use that tool ive been usin it ever since... worked for me

[cherrington17]

use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.

surprisingly the end of billys finger, look like socket wrenches... :lol:

[Redog]

use your hands....... i never needed an oil filter wrench or socket in all the oil changes ive done.

Then your plug isn't that tight :eek:

[CactusWill]

C2;436870']it's those stupid designed oil filters with covers over them that are attached with some weird nut, not some hand tighten filter


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

[Ghadsphi]

We didn't actually have a socket big enough in my shop class when I did mine. Had to use a strap wrench lol.

[darksobsession]

i took out an oil filter canister with those gripping jaw type 'pliers' and it totally crushed it without removing it. strap wrenches ftw.