Oil filter adapter star size?

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Aug 28, 2014 | 05:28 PM

jhc7399

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From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Oil filter adapter star size?

Any one know what size star it takes to get the oil filter adapter off?

Aug 28, 2014 | 06:18 PM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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T60.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/oi...o-ring-127359/

Aug 28, 2014 | 06:39 PM

tazunemono

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Originally Posted by jhc7399

Any one know what size star it takes to get the oil filter adapter off?

My '96 is a T60, but some can be hex and others a bolt. Start with a 1/2" drive T60 (~$6 at AutoZone) and go from there. These adapters are a pain to get loose. You will need some tips, because it's tight in there ... :

Punch out the T60 bit from the 1/2" socket.
Put a long extension on the naked T60 bit, either by "stacking" two wrenches, or other method (e.g., welding, or a "cheater" pipe over a box wrench or vice grips.
You *may* be able to go in from the bottom if you remove starter
Prepare for busted knuckles!

Aug 28, 2014 | 07:49 PM

cruiser54

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Originally Posted by tazunemono

Punch out the T60 bit from the 1/2" socket.
Put a long extension on the naked T60 bit, either by "stacking" two wrenches, or other method (e.g., welding, or a "cheater" pipe over a box wrench or vice grips.
You *may* be able to go in from the bottom if you remove starter
Prepare for busted knuckles!

Absolutely. Great tips.