Oil Filter Wrench
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Oil Filter Wrench
What is the size of a cup-type wrench needed for the PF-48 filter? Is it 75mm, 15 flutes?
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Originally Posted by lt1george
Dave, The PF48 (like the PF46,PF52) takes the 15 flutes style. The UPF 44's take the 13 flutes style.>George
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Originally Posted by hansenisu
I stopped using filter wrenches a long time ago. Now I just use a large channel lock pliers to turn'em. Seems to work much better than a filter wrench.
I use the strap type filter wrench.Never had a problem.
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I would agree that there are lots of ways to get the filter off, but if you do not have a filter wrench (fluted cup style) you will not be able to torque the new filter on and there is a specific torque value listed for the C6 LS2 engine filter. There is also a specific torque value for the drain plug.
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Originally Posted by Check 6
I would agree that there are lots of ways to get the filter off, but if you do not have a filter wrench (fluted cup style) you will not be able to torque the new filter on and there is a specific torque value listed for the C6 LS2 engine filter. There is also a specific torque value for the drain plug.
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Originally Posted by hansenisu
I stopped using filter wrenches a long time ago. Now I just use a large channel lock pliers to turn'em. Seems to work much better than a filter wrench.
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Originally Posted by Check 6
I would agree that there are lots of ways to get the filter off, but if you do not have a filter wrench (fluted cup style) you will not be able to torque the new filter on and there is a specific torque value listed for the C6 LS2 engine filter. There is also a specific torque value for the drain plug.
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Originally Posted by glass slipper
What is the torque spec for the filter? I thought it was 3/4-1 turn tight after the gasket contacted the boss (which can be done by hand). That's what it says on the filter.
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Originally Posted by dave pawlowski
The figures I've seen are 22 ft-lbs.
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Originally Posted by glass slipper
What is the torque spec for the filter? I thought it was 3/4-1 turn tight after the gasket contacted the boss (which can be done by hand). That's what it says on the filter.
Put some oil on the rubber gasket for lubrication, and hand tighten.
I've done this a million times, never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by Check 6
I would agree that there are lots of ways to get the filter off, but if you do not have a filter wrench (fluted cup style) you will not be able to torque the new filter on and there is a specific torque value listed for the C6 LS2 engine filter. There is also a specific torque value for the drain plug.
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From: Seguin Texas
Originally Posted by Whiterock1
I like the picture of the Rhino in your avatar..
As for the torque values right out of the service manual 18 ft lbs for the drain plug and 22 ft lbs for the oil filter
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Originally Posted by glass slipper
What reference book are you using? Do you have a link? In other words, where have you seen it so the rest of us can refer back to it if we forget the number.
