Oil filter removal

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Dickie

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #1

I am having difficulties trying to remove my oil filter. I did an oil changed but I just can't get the old oil filter out. I don't have an oil filter wrench and tried removing the filter by hand, however, the filter will not budge.

A friend told me to use a hammer and try knocking the filter a couple of times and it will come out. Is this a safe way of removing the filter?

Any tips on how to remove the filter?

 

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Gary

Moderator

• Sep 1, 2004

• #2

Knocking the filter with the hammer? :shock:
Just buy an oil filter wrench.
I know some people punch the screwdriver in and turn it, but that's not on our cars.

 

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Showkemp

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #3

I had the same problem. I've just grabed the filter with a wrench (similar to that on the foto) from the top, and turn.

 

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Gary

Moderator

• Sep 1, 2004

• #4

I'm using this one.

 

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Plex

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #5

Yeah my dad has that one...



lol I haven't even changed the oil on my car yet... hmm maybe I'll do that this weekend

Wheres the filter? I suppose I can just got look hahaha

 

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Gary

Moderator

• Sep 1, 2004

• #6

Plex":38beb979 said:

Yeah my dad has that one...
lol I haven't even changed the oil on my car yet... hmm maybe I'll do that this weekend

Wheres the filter? I suppose I can just got look hahaha

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The filter is under the hood!
mounted to the oil filter bracket :|

 

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Plex

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #7

lol no way!

 

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Gary

Moderator

• Sep 1, 2004

• #8

You are such a post whore. better stop this :nono:

 

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Plex

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #9

Ok Dad.

 

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Dickie

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #10

OK guys, an oil filter wrench sounds like a great idea. I like the wrench Gary is using. It is small and goes right over the filter: looks like it's very easy to work with too. Most importantly, it does not take up much storage space LOL :lol: .

 

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froussemaite

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #11

Just take a pair of needle nose pliers and spread 'em open... Then gently tap them into the top of the filter, puncturing two holes.. The just use the pliers as a handle to loosen the filter.

Works like a champ

 

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Dickie

New member

• Sep 1, 2004

• #12

froussemaitre":29tzgn9l said:

Just take a pair of needle nose pliers and spread 'em open... Then gently tap them into the top of the filter, puncturing two holes.. The just use the pliers as a handle to loosen the filter.

Works like a champ

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I will definitely try that technique when I get home because I really need to get that filter off ASAP. Thanks man.

 

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Dickie

New member

• Sep 2, 2004

• #13

Thanks Froussemaitre, I applied the technique you described and the filter came off easily.

Thanks

 

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SLOtrac

New member

• Sep 9, 2004

• #14

Get the filter wrench on the top of this page. The Universal import one. Best filter wrench in the world.

http://www.thecountryshed.com/lisle_oil_filter_wrench.htm

 

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etantshi

Moderator

• Sep 12, 2004

• #15

How about... don't tighten or let anyone tighten your oil filter down like a silver backed gorilla. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.