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Old 11-25-2008, 08:59 AM
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I have a 04 gt. What size filter wrench do I need to get(how big around is the oil filter)?
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:15 AM
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The one they sell at walmart works just fine. Cost me like $8 or something.
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:29 AM
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When you go to buy the filter, you can match up the wrench you need right there. I just use a universal, and it works fine.
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Old 11-25-2008, 11:29 AM
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Filter's a Motorcraft 820S, as stated ^^^, just match up...
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Old 11-25-2008, 11:36 AM
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i got the filter but my brothers filter wrench ended up being to small so I guess I will be headed back to advance auto
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Old 11-25-2008, 01:19 PM
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Do you need the oil filter wrench? Can you do it with out it
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Old 11-25-2008, 03:37 PM
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i have heard those wrenches are nice.. i have never used one.. actually i have never really needed to use one..
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:18 PM
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Next time you chance the filter, smear a bit of oil on the rubber seal, it helps seal, as well as makes it able to remove without a tool next time
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Old 11-25-2008, 10:46 PM
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thanks for all the suggestions
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