Socket for 2016 CTD front fuel filter cap
Getting ready to change the front fuel filter and am reading many use the 1-1/8" 6-point socket and that seems to work fine, but I'm also reading that the correct socket is actually metric, but gettin...
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blofgren wrote:
I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot.... :B
When I changed the original filter at the engine the housing cap was so tight I was certain something was going to break. I used a much more reasonable torque when tightening it so hopefully it will not be so nasty the next time.
Yeah, everything I've read points to the cap being on super tight from the factory, same with the oil filter.
