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Dec 25, 2003 | 11:49 AM

glk

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oil filter cap socket

where can I find a socket to torgue the oil filter cap on my 6.0 to spec. I think the torque is 18 ft/lbs.

Dec 25, 2003 | 11:57 AM

ninelives 59

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snap on tools or sears..36mm

Dec 25, 2003 | 09:21 PM

ultraclassic

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Just use a big-*** cresent wrench and german torque spec of "guten tight"

Dec 26, 2003 | 03:56 AM

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GLK

I picked up a 1/2 in. drive metric socket set (sockets only) at Walmart for $10.00 and the largest size was 36mm. Not Snap On quality but great for this application!

Tom

Dec 26, 2003 | 04:05 AM

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Oil Filter
Oooops, I should have mentioned also that I was just at Auto Zone online and they list an STP oil filter part#S9549 for $10.00 for the 6.0L. The O ring must be on its' way but not there yet- has manufacturer but says not yet available

Dec 26, 2003 | 10:33 AM

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Re: oil filter cap socket

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where can I find a socket to torgue the oil filter cap on my 6.0 to spec. I think the torque is 18 ft/lbs.

If it is .............
18ft/lbs can be achieved by with an 8' crescent, not very much at all!

Dec 26, 2003 | 02:48 PM

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Just get a GM 36mm axle nut 1/2" drive socket. I purchased one for about $8.

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Dec 26, 2003 | 05:13 PM

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Oil drain pan plug 18 ft/lb

Oil filter is 12 ft/lb

Dec 26, 2003 | 05:18 PM

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You so good..................

And that means you don't need a 18" cheater bar to accomplish the TQ

Dec 26, 2003 | 09:07 PM

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All,

I was lucky enought o get my hands on the International service procedure and systems description manual. According to the manual the torque specs are as follows:

Oil Filter Cap 18 lbf/ft (24N.m)
Oil pan drain plug 18 lbf/ft (25N.m)

Not sure why the difference on the metric torque spec. But hope this helps.