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Chupacabra · 01-27-2009, 06:17 PM

slip joint and channel lock are the same thing.

ka0sx · 01-29-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

slip joint and channel lock are the same thing.

haha, I didn't even read your post, didn't see page two or your post.

jambo101 · 01-29-2009, 05:28 AM

Why not use the correct tool to get your filter off,
http://www.upscaleauto.com/Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG
or
http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.u...ter_wrench.jpg

Extracting the filter with channel lock pliers can get very messy if you tear into the filter side wall.

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01-27-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	slip joint and channel lock are the same thing.

01-29-2009, 05:28 AM	#3
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Why not use the correct tool to get your filter off, http://www.upscaleauto.com/Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG or http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.u...ter_wrench.jpg Extracting the filter with channel lock pliers can get very messy if you tear into the filter side wall.