What size socket do I need for my oil filter?

What size socket do I need for my 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.

Do you need a special wrench for oil filter?

Every reputable oil filter is designed to seal for tens of thousands of miles with no more than a good hand-tightening. You don’t need a wrench unless you have one of those deeply recessed filters with no space around it for your hands. (If that’s the case, the only choice is a cap wrench.)

What can I use instead of an oil filter wrench?

If you don’t have a specialized wrench for removing your oil filter, all is not lost….Belt Strap Wrench

• A belt.
• Rubber strip or sandpaper (optional).
• Gloves and safety glasses.
• Disposable rags.
• Drainage pan.
• A good jack and jack stands (depending on the location of your unit).

Does Toyota make an oil filter wrench?

This is why our Toyota oil filter wrenches are machined in the USA from quality 6061 T5 aluminum making them considerably stronger than cast or stamped versions. We also go a step further and have reinforced the 3/8″ drive hub (anodized red) by making it out of a stronger 7075 aluminum.

What size is oil drain plug 5.3 Vortec?

The oil drain plug on a chevy silverado is 15mm.

What size nut is the oil plug?

It’s most likely a 15mm (for the bolt head).

How do you make a oil filter strap wrench?

1. How to Make an Oil Filter Wrench?
2. Take a seat belt material and square tubing.
3. Make a cut on either side of the tubing.
4. Drill a hole on the cutting edge of tubing.
5. Make a few loops of belt.
6. Stich the loops.
7. Cut the socket extension into two pieces.
8. Fix the socket wrench at the end of tubing.

How do you use a strap type oil filter wrench?

Strap-style Wrench Oil Filter Removal

1. Slide the strap of the strap-style wrench over the oil filter casing with the back of the handle facing counterclockwise.
2. Push the handle counterclockwise to release the oil filter casing from the engine.
3. Slide the strap-style wrench off of the oil filter casing.