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ShoGun 07-18-2012 10:27 PM

Help! Oil filter isn't coming off smoothly
 
Any tips? I'm trying with two hands to try n remove the oil filter and it won't budge. I'm twisting it counter clockwise of course.

If you have advice plz post it ASAP. Thanx

simpleisbest 07-18-2012 10:29 PM

Mine was tight too. I used a belt type oil wrench to break it loose. Came right off.

|-Goku-| 07-18-2012 10:30 PM

My recommendation is to get an oil filter wrench.

ShoGun 07-18-2012 10:30 PM

And if I don't have a wrench that size?

|-Goku-| 07-18-2012 10:31 PM

You can either keep trying to get it off with your hands, or break down and go to walmart or an auto store, and get one.

TOMIMOTO 07-18-2012 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoGun (Post 324097)
And if I don't have a wrench that size?

1. Find a flat head screwdriver.
2. Stab screwdriver through oil filter horizontally.
3. Use penetrated screwdriver to twist the filter off.
4. ...................
5. Profit.

Mr. Mcoupe 07-18-2012 10:33 PM

Violent

Mr. Mcoupe 07-18-2012 10:34 PM

Order this from Amazon. Get it in two days.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SR4Q8/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Lisle 63600 Oil Filter Tool: Automotive[/ame]

|-Goku-| 07-18-2012 10:35 PM

Do you have like a tongue/groove pliers that you can use to grip the oil filter?

ShoGun 07-18-2012 10:37 PM

All pliers and wrenches are too small. Trying rubber bands for grip. My hands are killing me

ahausheer 07-18-2012 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOMIMOTO (Post 324105)
1. Find a flat head screwdriver.
2. Stab screwdriver through oil filter horizontally.
3. Use penetrated screwdriver to twist the filter off.
4. ...................
5. Profit.


This. Just puncture it with something and then use that something as leverage.

chate 07-18-2012 10:59 PM

This is gonna get messy. Save yourself the trouble and get a filter wrench

|-Goku-| 07-18-2012 11:03 PM

^Agreed!

simpleisbest 07-18-2012 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoGun (Post 324118)
All pliers and wrenches are too small. Trying rubber bands for grip. My hands are killing me

Get a belt type. It fits all sizes.
Or I suppose you could try to make a homemade one if your in an emergency.
http://www.ehow.com/how_7934465_make...er-wrench.html

GL!!!


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