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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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how do you guys get the oil filter off with lts on the car?? thanks a lot
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should not be an issue. what kinda headers do you have?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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i have SLP LTs and the design of those are HORRIBLE, i can take mine off with NO problems!
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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If you use K&N filters they have a 1" bolt head on the bottom. That way you can use a wrench/socket. The long one is #2006, I dont remember the short number. I think it's #1007.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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should not be an issue. what kinda headers do you have?
i have pacesetters...i cant get the tool that i have to get the filter off in the space i have.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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If you use K&N filters they have a 1" bolt head on the bottom. That way you can use a wrench/socket. The long one is #2006, I dont remember the short number. I think it's #1007.
ding ding ding!!....we have a winner. One of the best filters on the market and I can't imagine living without that 1" bolt head anymore.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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You're going to have to punch a screwdriver through the oil filter then. Just do it in the right position so you have enough room to break it loose.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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You're going to have to punch a screwdriver through the oil filter then. Just do it in the right position so you have enough room to break it loose.
Ahhh yesh, the ole' screwdriver mod, douching people with oil since 1892.

I'll cast another vote for running K&N oil filters. The truck filter is #2006, it's a bit longer with a little more capacity. It hangs down a little lower, but I've never had a problem.

BTW - You should never put your filter on tight enough to need a wrench unless it's greasy. Did you rub some oil around the gasket before you screwed it on in the first place?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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auto zone carries a oil filter socket. That, a 6" exstention, and a ratchet is all I use.
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auto zone carries a oil filter socket. That, a 6" exstention, and a ratchet is all I use.


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It's about $4 and attaches to a 3/8 wrench, just remember to use and extension
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
Ahhh yesh, the ole' screwdriver mod, douching people with oil since 1892.

I'll cast another vote for running K&N oil filters. The truck filter is #2006, it's a bit longer with a little more capacity. It hangs down a little lower, but I've never had a problem.

BTW - You should never put your filter on tight enough to need a wrench unless it's greasy. Did you rub some oil around the gasket before you screwed it on in the first place?
i didnt put it on..i had a cam installed and they put it on...i left it on for now...it only has about 300 miles on it...it shouldnt hurt anything should it?
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i didnt put it on..i had a cam installed and they put it on...i left it on for now...it only has about 300 miles on it...it shouldnt hurt anything should it?
Naa, it should be fine.

Which kind is it? As long as it's not a Fram it should be fine.
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Naa, it should be fine.

Which kind is it? As long as it's not a Fram it should be fine.
hmm..well fram is what i was going to go with for the new one but its not goin on now...i think its just a napa oil filter probably not the best huh?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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hmm..well fram is what i was going to go with for the new one but its not goin on now...i think its just a napa oil filter probably not the best huh?
Spend the money on K&N which has the nut on the bottom of the filter, or you can use a regular filter but put it on hand tight. Don't crank down hard on it though, just a good hand tight twist is all you need.
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If its a Napa Gold filter then it is a Wix filter from what i have read. They are a very good filter. But as already stated the K&Ns with the hex head on the bottom are great.
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Here's my oil filter preference...

1)K&N #2006
2)Purolator Pure One
3)Wix

2&3 in the truck version if possible (just look up 5.3l chevy). I ran a Fram before I read about the cardboard guts and whatnot because I liked the non-slip grip lol. I noticed a slight boost in oil pressure whe I switched to the K&N. The filters on ls1's are right after the pump, so they will cause a presure drop for the rest of the system if they are a restriction.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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thanks for the info and help guys
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I can get mine off by hand, don't go nuts tightening it when you install it, and it should be fairly easy to get off by hand the next time you change it
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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i only use delco ones and i use the little cup and a 3/8 wrench. i had the k&n and both times i used it i couldnt get them off with the socket on the bottom. one crushed and the other wouldnt grab. and thats only 3/4 turn after the filter touches.
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