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tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 11:27:40 AM

Rennen

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hey guys, so im doing my first oil change since i got my f4i, and the oil filter is stuck. i've tried using the wrench thing that attaches to the end of a socket wrench, but no luck. the last owner must have put it on too tight. should i just take it in somewhere to get it taken off?

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 11:48:33 AM

TBFGhost

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Get yourself one of these....you might be able to find it at sears, if not a one of your local auto parts stores should have it.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis63600.html

It will do the job, also, just make sure you put the oil filter back on hand tight, not with the wrench.

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 12:02:15 PM

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You can take a large screwdriver and drive it through the middle of the filter and use it as leverage to turn it. Make sure you are turning in the correct direction (leftie). This is to be considered a LAST RESORT action.

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 12:58:08 PM

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You can take a large screwdriver and drive it through the middle of the filter and use it as leverage to turn it. Make sure you are turning in the correct direction (leftie). This is to be considered a LAST RESORT action.

that's what I've always done when I come upon an oil filter that seems like king kong himself put on

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 1:19:44 PM

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The first time I changed mine after having it done at the dealership, it took a couple hours, breaking a craftsman strap wrench, and some good swearing. The thing that finally did it for me though was the free replacement strap wrench I got (since it was a craftsman), and some good sized channel locks

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 4:52:50 PM

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the tool tbf posted up works every single time. I found mine at autozone for 5$

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/22/2008 9:04:59 PM

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I've had some luck with a strap wrench before but it dented up the filter pretty good

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/23/2008 10:34:41 AM

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Last filter req'd a screwdriver. It's messy. I used something to pierce the filter and drain the oil. If you can get it off w/o puncturing the filter, do it.

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 5:34:47 AM

Joe Rocket

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I got myself a pair of oil filter pliers. They work great..

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 7:14:15 AM

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Get some giant channel lock pliers. With them one size fits all. You might crush the filter a little but it won't make a mess like punching a hole in it. Plus you can come at it from different angles depending on how hard it is to get to.
Mine are about 12 inches in length maybe a little more. They open wide enough to put a grapefruit in. I've used them for every oil change I've done for the last 10+ years. Plus they come in handy for other projects where you don't have a large enough wrench.

I always put the filter on hand tight as hard as I can and have never had one leak.

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 8:47:50 AM

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After you are able to remove the oil filter, go buy a K&N filter and install those. They are much easier to install/remove thanks to a 17mm nut on them.

I used a oil filter plier, dented the sh**t out of the oil filter, but managed to get it out and then installed the K&N.

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 10:54:30 AM

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Like i said you guys should really give a try the post that tbf posted, ive had some filters tight as a mother and that thing takes it off without any effort

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 10:57:51 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: TBFGhost

Get yourself one of these....you might be able to find it at sears, if not a one of your local auto parts stores should have it.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis63600.html

It will do the job, also, just make sure you put the oil filter back on hand tight, not with the wrench.

i had this same problem... is this the correct size i shoudl look for when i go to my advanced auto parts?

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 12:26:18 PM

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2-3in will work 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 will work. We need the smaller end for our filters. I paid 5$ for mine at autozone.

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RE: tips to get off stuck oil filter? - 3/24/2008 12:35:07 PM

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I paid 5$ for mine at autozone.

I had bought that one at autozone. The problem I had was that of the 4 tack welds there were supposed to be on the backside holding the cup to the square hole, only 2 held, and both of those 2 failed when I tried to use it. Of course, being that it's me, the wrench decided to break and get stuck on the oil filter itself, giving me absolutely no grip on anything . . . that was a fun oil change

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