 oil filter removal secrets, whats the secret? |
 Nov 26, 2005 - 9:29 PM
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Whats the secret to getting that oil filter unscrewed, mine wont budge?
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Nov 27, 2005 - 12:39 AM
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grab a rag, crank it on a bit harder then crank it off. Should work, if not then buy a oil filter wrench, or u can du the screw driver method, but it might end up gettin fragments of the filter, filter housing or all the crap the filter might just go back into ur system.
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Nov 27, 2005 - 1:51 AM
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QUOTE(Valo666 @ Nov 26, 2005 - 11:39 PM) [snapback]359962[/snapback] grab a rag, crank it on a bit harder then crank it off. Should work, if not then buy a oil filter wrench, or u can du the screw driver method, but it might end up gettin fragments of the filter, filter housing or all the crap the filter might just go back into ur system. just twist with all your might and remember when you're putting on your new filter that it should just be FINGER TIGHT! I'm not talkin loose but don't crank that bitch on there as hard as you can. After I started doing the oil on my car I haven't had any problems getting my filter off, but the first time I tried oh boy I about put my elbow into the radiator. Just grab onto that thing and TWIST. Oh and buying a filter that has a grip surface like the FRAM filters is helpful -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Terzin1 oil filter removal secrets Nov 26, 2005 - 9:29 PM
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soulshadow QUOTE(Terzin1 @ Nov 26, 2005 - 10:21... Nov 26, 2005 - 10:32 PM Hanyo next time dont tighten the filter on so tight.
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