Pitterpat
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Who in the H -* - L - L told GM to have screws, torx screws at that on the Air Filter enclosure? That is the DUMBEST idea I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to clamps to keep it closed????
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Are they only torx, or torx with a slot through the center so a flat blade screwdriver works too?
No, just torx screws, luckily (as a female) I have all of these tools, but it was just a pain in the rear. Luckily I have a 12" 3/8 extension and a 1/4" doohicky to put on the end to be able to use the torx bit from a Stanley rachet kit I carry in the Yukon.
It's just ridiculous, there should be an easier way.
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
tbh I don't even bother "checking" mine. If I'm going to pull it apart for inspection, for the couple bucks a filter is, I'd just assume install a new one.
I do mine annually as part of my "going into winter" maintenance checklist.
anything to add extra trouble for people who want to start doing thier own maintenance. torx are easy to get but most people just dont have those tools.