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That is why you get the tool. Even if it's 15$, it's worth every penny. But then again, I got mine for free off a Mazda tech, so I'm already ahead on that one.
Can you post a pic of it? Is it very strong? I bought a tool at the auto parts store and it got the filter off but when I was tightening it back on the tool cracked. It was only made out of plasic. So I went to a different auto parts store and they had metal tools but the guy said that they are not good because they will just strip right away. So I didn't get a tool yet. http://www.trademotion.com/partloca...fo&PartID=376084&siteid=214328&catalogid=4249
Check that link they say they give a free tool there I wonder if it is the same tool that you have?
I had one of the plastic ones for one of my previous cars, worked well and I never had a problem with it. I don't have any experience with the metal ones though.