I just cannot remove the oil filter... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tzhu07 · 03-02-2014, 09:19 PM

- I tried by hand
- I bought a wrench, but found out that there isn't enough room to work the handle
- my local auto shop has oil filter caps, but none of them fit

Maybe I have to look online for something? My first oil change is coming up at the 7.5 month mark in April.

Malt · 03-02-2014, 09:24 PM

Takumi788 · 03-02-2014, 09:24 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-M...15f2db&vxp=mtr

Buy one of these from an auto parts store and use a ratchet extension for clearance.

Deadspool · 03-02-2014, 09:25 PM

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=114009_0_0_

ProTekk · 03-02-2014, 09:30 PM

This works 100% of the time.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/33906627?w...097301&veh=sem

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ProTekk · 03-02-2014, 09:31 PM

And no I'm not trolling. I've had to use water pump pliers to remove the filter every damn time Toyota has done the oil change.

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supramkivtt2jz · 03-02-2014, 10:15 PM

ugh.

take screwdriver and hammer. hammer screwdriver through filter. use the handle to loosen filter

cycleboy · 03-02-2014, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

ugh.

take screwdriver and hammer. hammer screwdriver through filter. use the handle to loosen filter

I had to do this on my 1973 BMW 2002 the first time around. Someone had put the filter on retarded-tight and it was the usual narrow/hard to get angle. Tried everything and finally just pounded a screwdriver through it. Messy as fuck, but it worked.

EDIT: there is no way that's needed on this car w/ the filter right there on top.

Sportsguy83 · 03-02-2014, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

ugh.

take screwdriver and hammer. hammer screwdriver through filter. use the handle to loosen filter

Cant get any simpler than that...

sdemo · 03-02-2014, 11:08 PM

Turn counter-clockwise.

EDIT: First oil change at 7.5 months???

tzhu07 · 03-02-2014, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malt

I bought and then returned that item. There wasn't enough clearance for the handle.

Luis_GT · 03-02-2014, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

ugh.

take screwdriver and hammer. hammer screwdriver through filter. use the handle to loosen filter

I preffer the non messy way...

I just wrapped a belt around it and pulled like I mofo... worked like a charm.

tzhu07 · 03-02-2014, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdemo

Turn counter-clockwise.

EDIT: First oil change at 7.5 months???

Yes, I'm following the car's manual.

7.5K miles, or 7.5 months, whichever comes first.

CoupedUpSubie · 03-03-2014, 01:19 AM

From what I have heard most dealers recommend an oil change at 3750 miles. The old convention was 1000 miles on break in.

As for the filter a set of filter pliers or channel locks should do the trick. I like the filters with grit in the paint as I have never had to use tools to remove one. Dealerships also seem to like over tightening filters.

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tzhu07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: WA Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 103 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just cannot remove the oil filter... - I tried by hand - I bought a wrench, but found out that there isn't enough room to work the handle - my local auto shop has oil filter caps, but none of them fit Maybe I have to look online for something? My first oil change is coming up at the 7.5 month mark in April.

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CoupedUpSubie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: United States Posts: 299 Thanks: 11 Thanked 118 Times in 91 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From what I have heard most dealers recommend an oil change at 3750 miles. The old convention was 1000 miles on break in. As for the filter a set of filter pliers or channel locks should do the trick. I like the filters with grit in the paint as I have never had to use tools to remove one. Dealerships also seem to like over tightening filters. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Black Ram - 8 speed with 3.21 gears 1994 Honda VFR750 - Two brothers 4-1 left side exit exhaust 1993 Honda CB750 Nighthawk

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