Oil Change & Stuff

[thorp]

Does anyone know who sells the tool to take off the oil filter cover for a 1.8L 2010 Vibe? What is the torque on this plactic cover ( I would think about 10lb)? Can you use Prestone coolant in these cars? I heard that doing a brake job on these anit-lock brake cars does not require any different or special procedures than nonanti-lock brake cars. Is this true? Is there a post, or document on this web site that gives basic torques, general procedures or maintenance schedules? Thanks!

[midnight]

O'Reilly auto parts has them it is the Toyota one that has 14 flutes it's metal and about 6 dollars they have them at the warehouses. I think the company that makes them is lisle. When putting it back on you just have to make sure you can put the metal clip back in so the cap can't back itself off.

[star_deceiver]

Used to use a strap wrench but now I use a hammer and punch. for the amount of times I've done it, it's quite easy.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=38351

[beemerphile1]

After buying a few tools from auto parts that didn't fit well I got one at Walmart. It is my favorite and the only one I use now. It is a black plastic socket with a brass fitting in the center where it takes a 3/8 drive ratchet.