How to remove a stuck oil filter cap on a 2000 saturn LS 2.2L i used the G.M oil filter socket it's still not turning it and i used the 14 flute oil filter wrench
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First make sure you have the right tool to remove it and try again and make sure you turn counterclockwise (yeah.. it happens), then if it is a plastic oil filter cap you can try to heat it with a hair dryer , it should do the job. Plastic cap are not supposed to get stuck ; or it was dirty when put back, or the O ring broke and the cap got stuck, if you can't take it off at all have a quick run to the garage they'll remove it for you.
1 Remove the fuel filler cap from the gas tank to relieve any built-up pressure in the tank.<br /><br />2 Look under the center console for the fuel pump relay. You will see a box with 12 fuses. The relay is clearly labeled with a "- 10 -". Switch off the relay fuse.<br /><br />3 Start the engine and wait for it to stall. This will tell you when all the pressure has been relieved in the fuel system and the fuel within the pump lines is completely used up.<br /><br />4 Remove the negative cable from the battery terminal with a socket wrench.<br /><br />5 Siphon all remaining fuel from the fuel tank with a fuel siphon.<br /><br />6 Raise the 2000 Saturn with a jack. Lower the vehicle onto jack stands.<br /><br />7 Remove the rubber grommet around the top of the fill pipe. Use a socket wrench to remove the screw under the grommet.<br /><br />8 Disconnect the fuel tank sensor and fuel pump unit. These two wires are located under the car, just above the fuel tank.<br /><br />9 Disconnect the fill pipe with a socket wrench. Use a ratchet to release the clamps.<br /><br />10 Remove the fill pipe. It should slide off once the clamps are removed.<br /><br />11 Disconnect the filter/pressure regulator, which is located near the fuel tank, and slide it out of the way.<br /><br />12 Support the fuel tank on a wood block using the floor jack to hold it in position directly under the tank. This will prevent the tank from falling and cracking.<br /><br />13 Remove the retaining straps holding the tank in position with a socket wrench. Carefully lower the tank.<br /><br />14 Hammer the lock ring on top of the fuel tank loose with a brass punch. Do this carefully to avoid damaging the piece, tapping the ring counterclockwise.<br /><br />15 Pull the old assembly out of the tank and set the new one inside.<br /><br />16 Reassemble the fuel tank and secure it back onto the 2000 Saturn.<br /><br />17 Raise the Saturn above the jack stands. Remove the stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Switch on the fuel pump relay fuse. Close the hood.<br /><br />
the correct cap wrench is 74 mm with 15 flutes. You can't use one with
multiple sizes since there is only so much filter to grab. I got mine
thru www.autoparts.com for $10 delivered and it fits perfectly. Its a
RiteFit brand part #A258
Your oil filter sits inside a housing with a cap, theres a tool thats used to remove the cap its like a big socket, you may also use a socket, if you open your hood and look at the motor, look down the engine toward trany you will see oil filter housing, let me see if a picture is available to help. here a diagram of the engine its of the engine componets i circled the filter housig.
the filter is inside a housing on the front of the motor, theres a cap that you need to remove to get oil filter cartrige out, this is not a metal type filter. look to right of intake toward the bottom you will see a plastic cap about 4 inches in diameter with a hex on top for a socket to attach to for unscrewing. heres a diagram to help you locate it.
no u can use a socket 1"1/8 i think, but Lisle,(Lile) makes a socket just for the cap its about 13 or 14 dollars it doesent marr the top of the oil filter cap
4 cylinder is located in front of the engine compartment.
You will need a 15/16" socket to remove the cover and the filter (it is attached to the cover).
Now, standing at the front of the vue, with the hood open, look just to
the left of the battery box and down. You should see the large socket
cap. There is a notch in one of the intake hoses for you to get an
extension on the socket. Unscrew that cap and remove the old filter.
replace with the aftermarket filter CH9018(Fram) or equivilant.
Make sure to change oil also, unless you are running extended service synthetic and only changing the filter.
This is a canister oil filter system.
It's located up front of the engine on the right side. It's half way down and it has a Black Plastic Cap. It's takes a big socket to unscrew. I can't remember what size, maybe 1 1/4.
Fram filter# CH9018
Hi
see my previous post "oil filters" which basically the same as this
there is a special tool for removing the oil filter "plastic cover " - (a 14 flute 76mm cap type) & this is a "must have " or the cover can be damaged 17mm spanner/socket, 6 mm allen key for the drain in filter housing along with the new filter cartrdge you should also get the 2 "o" rings as well. there is website that Robert Aitchision hs put up which gives a complete description of how to do it with pics & what is needed.
Thanks Robert http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=Mazda3+DIY+Oil+Change
The oil filter is on the back side if the engine block under the intake manifold. You have to go between the fire wall and engine, it is tight in there. To get at it from the top of the engine bay I have to un-bolt and move the cruise control actuator and vacuum canister from around the passenger side shock tower & fire wall area. It helps to have a cap type oil filter wrench (65mm/14 flutes) with sockets and extensions. .
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