cannot get a grip on the filter

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
148,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LUCKYCARL
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Going to change oil in my car. I cannot get a grip on the filter from under the car. Is there a tool I need to take the filter off?
Jul 23, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You can get a oil filter strap lunch it is a band with a handle to remove oil filters.They sell them at auto parts stores.
Jul 23, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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