Help! Oil filter isn't coming off smoothly

[ahausheer]

Originally Posted by TOMIMOTO

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. Seems violent, until you do it. There is nothing you need to worry about damaging with this method. Just use a hammer and pound the screwdriver through slowly. or get an oil filter wrench

[Turbowned]

If you do the screwdriver method, just make sure you're at least halfway up on the filter or else you could damage the threaded boss for the filter if you hit it.

[HATED1]

go clockwise a little first, then counter. Worked for me.

[zoomzoomers]

Don't ask me how I know, but try this if you get in a pinch. Get yourself a NEW non-lubricated condom. Carefully apply it to the filter (make sure your neighbors ARE watching) and twist away. For truely "tough ones" DO it while wearing some dishwashing rubber gloves. Works like a charm.

[ahausheer]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Don't ask me how I know, but try this if you get in a pinch. Get yourself a NEW non-lubricated condom. Carefully apply it to the filter (make sure your neighbors ARE watching) and twist away. For truely "tough ones" DO it while wearing some dishwashing rubber gloves. Works like a charm.

Ha, that's a new twist on, ''Rub one off''.

[JDMenrique]

Dude... chanellocks. I personally would be stabbing anything. Sounds right in theory but i wouldnt wanna risk having the screw driver slide and hitting paint. Ive seen weirder shit.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Don't ask me how I know, but try this if you get in a pinch. Get yourself a NEW non-lubricated condom. Carefully apply it to the filter (make sure your neighbors ARE watching) and twist away. For truely "tough ones" DO it while wearing some dishwashing rubber gloves. Works like a charm.

I was able to get mine off using one of those thick rubber bands from my news paper while wearing some mechanics gloves, same idea, with less weird looks, hehe

[Mikeez]

I got a filter wrench from fram! But no space to grip?.. what shall I do

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[stugray]

The OP found the solution that has worked every time for me.

Use a piece of sandpaper for grip.

[Mikeez]

Originally Posted by stugray

The OP found the solution that has worked every time for me.

Use a piece of sandpaper for grip.

I need a solution for me

[ZionsWrath]

If you really can't get it take to dealer for a $20 (or wahtever the going rate is) oil change special

Personally I know from past experience the first oil filter from the factory is like super glued on. I had dealer do my first change when they installed my spoiler. Did all my own since, never had a problem taking the filter off with my hand.

[stugray]

Originally Posted by Mikeez

I need a solution for me

I'll try again...

Have you tried Sandpaper?
I have never found an oil filter that I couldnt remove with a piece of sandpaper used to get a better grip.

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by ShoGun

Okay. Got it off. For future reference and for anyone who is having brz oil filter stuck issues with no wrench handy..... Use sandpaper

Bam!

Thanks everyone!

Yep that's the trick, works great every time. You just need strong hands.

Originally Posted by DYOLF26

I work at a toyota dealership and all the guys have a claw type universal oil filter wrench from craftsman. it's by far the best one i've used. Has gotten off every canister oil filter i've ever run into. They are only $12. Any place that carries craftsman tools should have it.

Hmm, for $12 I think I'll pick one up today when I go to KMart to get oil to do the change tomorrow. Looks like it should make it even easier than sandpaper and muscle.