Oil Filter

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jan 3, 2013 | 10:16 AM

#21

killain

Race Director

Joined: Aug 1999

Posts: 11,121

Likes: 672

From: SE Pennsylvania

St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26

Oldtimer

Yearly oil filter change . . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by CQRT

Corvette Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter M1-107

Corvette ACDelco Professional Oil Filter PF46

I use mobil-1 in the engine and a Mobil-1 oil filter as well. never let me done yet.

Jan 3, 2013 | 10:24 AM

#22

mph1972

Race Director

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 16,135

Likes: 5

From: Newberry FL

Cruise-In VIII Veteran

St. Jude Donor '07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

This is a fitting that's easy to find if you decide to go to a filter that has no "nut" on the bottom.

Nice...where did you get that?

Jan 3, 2013 | 10:30 AM

#23

leadfoot4

Team Owner

Joined: May 2001

Posts: 87,367

Likes: 1,593

From: Western NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister-one

Nice ! So where can I find one of those oil filter removal tools ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mph1972

Nice...where did you get that?

Just about EVERY auto parts stores has a selection of that style oil filter wrench...

Jan 3, 2013 | 10:36 AM

#24

waddisme

Safety Car

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 4,812

Likes: 46

From: Taylorsville North Carolina

Works pretty good. It is a tight squeeze getting reg oil filter wrench up in there. HF has them pretty cheap.

Jan 3, 2013 | 10:46 AM

#25

robert miller

Team Owner

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 29,063

Likes: 1,839

From: cookeville tennessee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

Wix 51042 here...

Toque

wix glod here the best for the money here.inside is made from metal not paper. Robert

Jan 3, 2013 | 11:02 AM

#26

chevrolee

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 206

Likes: 3

From: Erie PA

Thanks for all the replies guys (and gals). This is what makes this forum so valuable.

Jan 3, 2013 | 11:02 AM

#27

Sinister-one

Le Mans Master

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 5,892

Likes: 47

From: Helotes TEXAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by waddisme

works pretty good. It is a tight squeeze getting reg oil filter wrench up in there. Hf has them pretty cheap.

hf ???

Jan 3, 2013 | 11:12 AM

#28

Toque

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister-one

Nice ! So where can I find one of those oil filter removal tools ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mph1972

Nice...where did you get that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadfoot4

Just about EVERY auto parts stores has a selection of that style oil filter wrench...

I don't remember where I got mine. It would have been Auto Zone, O'reiley's, or Harbor Freight I think.

Toque

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

Brett Foote

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Joe Kucinski

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Joe Kucinski

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Joe Kucinski

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Verdad Gallardo

Jan 3, 2013 | 11:46 AM

#29

C5Natie

Safety Car

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 3,582

Likes: 137

From: SoCal CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

This is a fitting that's easy to find if you decide to go to a filter that has no "nut" on the bottom.

I have one since at times I will use a Mobil1 or Bosch Premium filter if I cant find a kn. Its better used for removing the filter because sometimes I can be tricky getting the filter out of it. Gets wedged.

Jan 3, 2013 | 12:43 PM

#30

knewblewkorvette

Race Director

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 14,137

Likes: 2,984

From: Iowa

St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo20

be careful when you use the K&N oil filter cause that tighten/losen nut on the bottom becomes a low point and could risk hitting something with the K&N compared to other brands

KN here. My car is slammed and the nut on the filter has never had a single mark on it from touching anything. Plus that nut is really helpful for easy install and removal.

Thanks for the warning but both of my C5s are lowered and yet to see a scratch on the K&N oil filter.
You are correct for my Eagle Talon TsiAWD though. Ever since I went with a 3" exhaust I can no longer get the K&N filter installed.

Jan 3, 2013 | 02:52 PM

#31

mph1972

Race Director

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 16,135

Likes: 5

From: Newberry FL

Cruise-In VIII Veteran

St. Jude Donor '07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

I don't remember where I got mine. It would have been Auto Zone, O'reiley's, or Harbor Freight I think.

Toque

Thanks for nothing.

I will keep an eye for it when I am out and about.

Jan 3, 2013 | 03:06 PM

#32

Toque

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by mph1972

Thanks for nothing.

I will keep an eye for it when I am out and about.

Toque

Attached Images

Last edited by Toque; Jan 3, 2013 at 03:20 PM.

Jan 3, 2013 | 03:13 PM

#33

Sinister-one

Le Mans Master

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 5,892

Likes: 47

From: Helotes TEXAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by C5Natie

Same question to you..... WHERE did you get it ??

Jan 3, 2013 | 03:22 PM

#34

chasboy

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 7,426

Likes: 970

From: Morristown New Jersey

Oldtimer

Do filters have size designations so we can find the wrench without bringing a filter with us?

Jan 3, 2013 | 03:25 PM

#35

dblerman

Drifting

Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 1,341

Likes: 8

From: Hopatcong New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

Toque

I wasted a good 5 hours at work one night watching Jenna Marbles on youtube

She is great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister-one

Same question to you..... WHERE did you get it ??

I got mine at autozone.

Jan 3, 2013 | 04:16 PM

#36

johnson-rod

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 2,375

Likes: 426

Quote:

Originally Posted by dblerman

I got mine at autozone.

I did too!

And Auto Zone has a whole wall of oil filters that you can use to verify the size of the tool pre-purchase.

I can verify that because I have 4 cars and a motorcycle and not one of them uses the same tool for their oil filter.

Jan 3, 2013 | 04:44 PM

#37

C5Natie

Safety Car

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 3,582

Likes: 137

From: SoCal CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister-one

Same question to you..... WHERE did you get it ??

Autozone. Mine is the same just black. Theyre like $5

Jan 3, 2013 | 05:07 PM

#38

leadfoot4

Team Owner

Joined: May 2001

Posts: 87,367

Likes: 1,593

From: Western NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasboy

Do filters have size designations so we can find the wrench without bringing a filter with us?

Auto parts stores usually have plenty of filters on their shelves, which fit your car, that you can test fit a wrench on...

Jan 5, 2013 | 08:31 AM

#39

C66 Racing

Premium Supporting Vendor

Joined: Aug 2001

Posts: 5,364

Likes: 38

From: King George VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by renegad44

I've been using the Amsoil EA15K32 for a couple years now, but just realized the WIX 51042 is just as good, and a couple of dollars less. I might just move to that one on my next oil change....

AMSOIL carries both their own proprietary line made in partnership with Donaldson and Wix and they also carry Wix and Donaldson filters.

For my Vette at the track, I normally use the Wix 51042. For my street vehicles I normally use the AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter as I feel these provide better filtration. If I still used my Vette for daily driving and used short oil change intervals, I'd probably still use the Wix like I do at the track.

__________________

C66 Racing #66 NASA ST2, SCCA T2
AMSOIL Dealer (Forum Vendor)
AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program (Members buy at Wholesale - a savings of about 25%)

Jan 5, 2013 | 10:44 PM

#40

Toque

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Guys:

I looked at mine and it has 2790 stamped at the top, and it seems to have a 3" inner diameter.

I looked it up on Amazon, and it seems to be the below one.

http://www.amazon.com/K-D-Tools-2790.../dp/B0002SR4MW

KDT2790 Features: -Specially designed wrench removes and installs hard - to - reach 3" (76mm) oil filters with a 15 - flute end.-It fits various flute designs found on AC/Delco, Farm, Wix, STP, NAPA, Sears, Gard, VW, Motorcraft and other filters.-Use with a 3/8" square drive tool or a 1" wrench.-Durable steel wrench is zinc plated to resist rust.-Be sure fluted end of filter matches wrench Caution - wear eye protection. Do not use with power tools. .-3'''' End Cap Oil Filter Wrench. Warranty: -Lifetime warranty does not cover abuse.

Hope this helps !

Toque

Reply Share

First
Prev
2 / 3
Next
Last

Forum Jump