Bolt size for oil filter door?

kgkoon · Post by **kgkoon** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:33 pm

Hello! The last place that changed my oil must have forgotten to tighten the bolt that holds up the door to the oil filter because it is missing

Does anyone happen to know what size bolt I need to hold the door in place? Thank you.

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:44 pm

From what I remember, I think it's a special kind of screw type bolt that when you turn it, it locks it closed. Maybe someone else can be of more help... but it's not threaded, that's for sure

Post by **HenryJ** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:22 pm

Not threaded is correct. It has a pan head with a slot for use with a standard screwdriver as well as a small cross for phillips. The shank is smooth with a raised ring to retain the locking finger washer that is supposed to keep you from losing it. The end is flat and somewhat shaped like a spade.

This "screw" is the same for the plastic shields as well as the aluminum and composite, IIRC. I have swapped one from the stock plastic shield to a composite.

kgkoon · Post by **kgkoon** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:04 am

Thanks for the replies! My next question is . . . where the heck do I get one of these specialized screws? I guess good ol' duct tape can work for now

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:51 am

Try a salvage yard , or the dealer.

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:34 am

You could get a bolt. 2 washers and a nut and it should never fall off again.