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Chamkila

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Hey guys my friend has a 2008 chevy malibu. But when we tried to change his oil filter we couldnt get a good grip on the oil filter. So of the guys are saying that snap on makes a special socket for that. Would u guys happen to know the part number by any chance. I need to order one thanks
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Socket, Oil Filter, GM Ecotec Engines, 1 1/4" (32mm), 3/8" drive
Stock#: A106 Link

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I was just looking at the fitments, not sure about the 2008.

Description:
Low profile (1.68" OD x 1.04" Long), 6-point design to remove the plastic oil filter on GM Ecotec, 2.0L, 2.2L and 2.4L 4-cylinder engines. Features the Flank Drive® wrenching system. Chrome finish for longer life and easy clean up. Wrench size: 1 1/4" (32mm). 3/8" square drive.
APPLICATIONS:
Saturn: L-series (2001), Ion and Vue (2002 and later)
GM: Cavalier, Sunfire, Grand AM, Sonoma, S10, Alero (2002 and later)
Malibu: 2002 to 2006
Pontiac: G6 and Solstice (2006)
Chevrolet: HHR, Cobalt, Cobalt SS (2006)
Saab: Some general applications
 
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If it is an ecotec motor then that socket will work. They didn't change the size of nut on top of the oil filter canister.
 
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I have that and it works great. The Lisle one I used before always got stuck on the housing... I once left it on and had to wait for the customer to return for the next oil change.
 
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thanks a ton..........i presume this will also work with the hybrids.........which i forgot to mention
 
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Wow, that socket looks handy!

I have the 2.0 supercharged Ecotec (LSJ) and the oil filter sits RIGHT UNDER the blower snout, you have to weasel a big socket under the blower and hold it steady while you drop an extension through the top...its a pain.

I'll be picking up one of these low profiles, probably Matco though. :)
 
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06jds377 said:
Wow, that socket looks handy!

I have the 2.0 supercharged Ecotec (LSJ) and the oil filter sits RIGHT UNDER the blower snout, you have to weasel a big socket under the blower and hold it steady while you drop an extension through the top...its a pain.
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Yes that socket will make your life much easier when you change the oil on your car.
 
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