What socket do I need for oil filter?
Place a 3/8-inch (0.9 centimeters) socket in the socket wrench, fit it over the drain plug’s nut and turn it counterclockwise. The oil drain plug should open easily, draining the used oil from the engine. Make sure to place a bucket and some newspaper under the car’s engine to catch all the draining oil.
What tool should be used when installing an oil filter?
Socket Wrench Socket wrenches have metal or plastic socket-shaped cups and attach to the bottom of an oil filter casing. They typically have a 3/8-inch ratchet handle, but they come in several sizes. They’re useful if you have little clearance around the oil filter or have a recessed oil filter.
How do I know the size of my oil filter?
Count the number of flutes on the cap of your oil filter. Measure your oil filter from one edge to the other edge. Get the oil filter cap wrench that has the same number of flutes but let the inner diameter of the cap be bigger than the oil filter cap.
How tight should I make my oil filter?
When installing the oil filter, you should slowly screw it in with your hand. Make sure the filter turns in cleanly to avoid damaging the filter. When the filter has been completely screwed in, give it one quarter turn. This allows the filter to fit securely without being too tight.
Is it OK to use a dented oil filter?
you should be just fine, it will not affect the flow of the filter. I would suggest next time just putting the filter on by hand, don’t need to use a wrench to tighten it.
What kind of wrench do you need to remove oil filter?
You’ll also need a 17mm box wrench or socket/ratchet combination to remove the drain plug. To remove the spin-on type oil filter, we suggest using a cup-style attachment (Photo C), though an adjustable band-type filter wrench or strap wrench will suffice.
How to replace your car engine oil and oil filter?
Remove the oil filter with special oil filter wrench. Inspect the threads and rubber seal (A&B) on the new filter and wipe off the seat on the engine block then apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal. Is important to use only a filter with built in bypass system.
What do I need to remove spin on oil filter?
To remove the spin-on type oil filter, we suggest using a cup-style attachment (Photo C), though an adjustable band-type filter wrench or strap wrench will suffice. For reinstallation of the spin-on filter, you’ll need a torque wrench and a cup-style attachment sized correctly for the filter and torque wrench.
How do you remove the oil filter cap?
Locate the round black plastic oil filter cap at the right (driver) side of the engine. To remove the oil filter cap, you’ll need either a 27mm or a 1 1/16″ wrench or socket. Loosen the oil filter cap by turning it in the counterclockwise direction. Once the filter cap is loose, spin it out the rest of the way by hand.