Ric sez: >The oil filter is in a real tight place, >and it does not appear that the = >usual slip wrench would fit into the area. It is indeed snug, but you *can* use a conventional oil wrench to loosen the filter. The only caveat to that is that you cannot be someone with monstrously big hands, but hey, that's not my problem... ;) Personally, if I had the gumption, I'd get a sandwich plate/adapter and move the damn filter location to somewhere where I don't have to remove the %$#@! engine cover every time I change the oil! Norman
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