Well I didn't listen and used the 1/2 in drive instead of the socket now I have to get a new one. I know there's a lot about using the oem cap for the oil but can I use the dorman one from advance auto for the fuel filter?

 

If it is direct fit you should be good. The taller one for oil used a different filter and they did not work.

 

Cool I bought the direct fit one from advance for 45 geez what an expensive cap

 

Ouch! That is highway robbery. I got the OEM from Tousley for $35, sure odd that aftermarket is that high.

 

I wanted to get a spare( just in case) and my dealer wanted $65. Needless to say I didn't get a spare.i figured if I was gonna spend that much I would just get one of those fancy anodized aluminum ones.

 

Anybody got some tips on how to get er off there having some trouble.

 

Had a really cheap moment didn't want to by the 24mm socket now I had to buy the cap and this one is stuck luckily I'm not over due or anything for a filter change

 

I had the exact same issue when I bought my Ex. I went cheap and brutal and used a chisel or screwdriver at an angle to cut through in several spots until it broke the seal then spun it off. It worked for me and as long as there is a filter in there it should catch anything that gets knocked down inside. If nothing else disconnect the fuel lines and clean it out afterwards. Good luck!!

 

Hammer and screwdriver time

 

One more thing wile I have you guys attending I ordered online got 20 dollars off great right? Then I noticed after I got all the oil in all was 5w 4o and 1 0w 40 is this going to hurt or am I sol and have to drain it all and get new oil

 

Well it's almost dark here so hopefully I don't have to take everything off lol

 

I wouldn't stress about it too much, just use the 0w 40 last and check the levels as you go. You may not even end up using the entire jug of it. Once you get the seal broken on the EDGE of the fuel filter cap in a few spots it should spin right off. Keep us posted on how it goes!!

 

Looks like a #460 Channel lock May be able to grab the outside lip.

 

Going to work on this week sometime not needing a change. Right now just wanted to get it out the way with the oil change

 

^^^ Exactly what I was thinking. Gives you an excuse for a very useful tool

I bought one years ago (mid 1970s) to get the oil filters off VW Rabbits after going into the VW dealership and seeing that is what their mechanics used.

I have used that over-sized channel locks for a bazillion things, including stuck filters, plumbing, pressing parts together and everything in between, when you need 'em, there's nothing like 'em...