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Freddy · 05-11-2007, 12:12 PM

Anyone know what size socket I need to remove the oil filter cap on an 06 Vue?

Freddy · 05-11-2007, 12:12 PM

Anyone know what size socket I need to remove the oil filter cap on an 06 Vue?

Freddy · 05-22-2007, 01:35 AM

1.25 inch socket!

paz · 05-23-2007, 05:06 AM

Freddy, I see you answered your own question. Now I have a question for you. I have an '06 Vue. The oil drain plug is 16 or 17mm (I forget which, so I usually take both when I climb under the car) and I use a strap wrench in the filter. Where is this 1 1/4 inch socket used?

Freddy · 05-25-2007, 11:50 PM

My filter is located on top right of the 4 cylinder engine, on the grill side. It's a fixed cannister from which the dome-shaped cover has to be removed. Inside is a paper filter that you pull and toss in order to insert the new filter. The dome-shaped cover has a integral 1.25" hex nut used to remove the cover.

I think my oil-pan plug takes a 15mm socket.

paz · 05-26-2007, 05:16 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Freddy:
My filter is located on top right of the 4 cylinder engine, on the grill side. It's a fixed cannister from which the dome-shaped cover has to be removed. Inside is a paper filter that you pull and toss in order to insert the new filter. The dome-shaped cover has a integral 1.25" hex nut used to remove the cover.

I think my oil-pan plug takes a 15mm socket. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ahah! I have a 6 cyl. so that explains why I remember seeing a cover on my oil filter. Thanks for the reply.