| Author | Message | ||
     Pete Stefano (Pete_s) New Member Username: Pete_s Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2003 |
Now don't laugh at me but I am having a really hard time getting the filter off. What size filter wrenchs do you guys use or what other way do you get a filter off that just won't move. It seems like its super glued on there. I used to use filter wrenchs a long time ago on cars and hated them because they would just slide around the filter. Help!! | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2058 Registered: 10-2001 |
if you don't have a wrench then try wrapping tape (duct or double face) around it so you can get a better grip. that or get the wife to give ya a hand.  | ||
| Ian Kreidich (Ian95rrc) New Member Username: Ian95rrc Post Number: 15 Registered: 03-2003 |
I use something that sorta looks like scissor tongs. The ends are made to fit around the filter and it has some teeth on it to get a good grip. Works great. I normally don't buy my tools from wally world (wal-mart), but thats where it came from. A friend of mine pounds a screw driver through his to get it off. (typical chevy owner) ;) It works if all else fails. | ||
| Damien Vrontisis (Dvrontisis) New Member Username: Dvrontisis Post Number: 39 Registered: 04-2003 |
i used a chain that i wound around the thing... then i put 2 screwdrivers in the end loops of the chain... and twisted as hard as i could. That got the thing off. They shouldnt be that tight though, from what i hear. | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 719 Registered: 09-2002 |
If still nothing works....you can stab a screw driver through ou have the both sides of the filter and use the screwdriver like a lever. Of course this is that last thing to try. It makes a nice mess too. And make sure you have the correct filter ahead of time. | ||
| Kirk Thibault (Kirkt) Member Username: Kirkt Post Number: 64 Registered: 11-2002 |
you can clean the outside of the filter canister with degreaser too - then use a wrench or even both hands with rubber gloves for traction. Garrett's tape idea is also effective to get more purchase. Try everythng else before using the old screwdriver approach. | ||
| Greg (Gparrish) Senior Member Username: Gparrish Post Number: 1236 Registered: 04-2002 |
Also, one of those little rubber strap wrenches from HD/Lowes might help. I have one of the silver banded wrenches that I use when I can't break the thing loose by hand. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1340 Registered: 02-2002 |
Channellocks! Hell, I don't even use the filter wrench anymore, just grab ahold of it, squeeze down and turn. | ||
| Pete Stefano (Pete_s) New Member Username: Pete_s Post Number: 36 Registered: 02-2003 |
Thanks for all the advice guys. I will use one of those strap wrenchs next time I change the oil. I left the filter on and just put new oil in. I shouldn't do that. My father, who is one of those "typical chevy owners", changes his oil filter every two oil changes LOL!!! | ||
| Bob McAlpine (Sea_rover) New Member Username: Sea_rover Post Number: 10 Registered: 04-2003 |
Where's Dad when you need em'? I like Paul's approach best. Grab a hold of da son of bitch and twist off. | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 818 Registered: 04-2002 |
My wife's D2s filter always seems to get super tight all on it's own. I've always changed my own oil and I've never had to own a filter wrench..that is until the D2. I put it on myself, snug, 3k miles later, can't budge the dang thing. So, I had to buy one of those chain type filter wrenches and it does the trick every time. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 149 Registered: 02-2003 |
If you put a little oil on the rubber gasket it won't stick. | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 44 Registered: 03-2003 |
For very tight oil filters, I use one of these: http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/LIS-50750.html Works every time. My local Pep Boys stocks these wrenches as well. The $20 is cheap. An alternative is to use the K&N oil filters, which have a 1" hex head spot welded to the top of the filter like so: http://www.expeditionexchange.com/kn/DCP_2104.jpg These are also very easy to remove using a standard adjustable wrench or 1" socket. | ||
| Jason T. Barker (Speedminded) Member Username: Speedminded Post Number: 227 Registered: 10-2002 |
Most people, sometimes even oil service places, overtighten the filters when installing. Using your finger, always dab/smear a little oil on the filter's gasket. Once you get it threaded gently turn it [using your hand]until it touches then just a 1/4 of a turn more [using your hand] and thats all. It may not seem tight and you may know you can twist it at least 1/2 a turn more but just a 1/4 of a turn is enough. When removing you may need some kind of wrench: either one of those spring steel strap wrenches or the $1.99 plastic things that look like a big shallow socket. No problem stabbing the screwdriver as long as you don't stab it through something else like your hand I would suggest taking a small punch (and hammer) and making a hole in the bottom of the filter first to allow as much oil to drain to keep it from running down the screwdriver onto your hand and arm. | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Senior Member Username: Ron Post Number: 303 Registered: 04-2001 |
Air chisel, Large channel locks Ron | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 152 Registered: 12-2002 |
If you go the screwdriver-through-the-filter route, make sure to punch it through towards the end of the filter. This is a last resort because you may damage the threads on the post. Most filter wrenches should fit the filter though. I just bought a cheapo at Wal-Mart ($3) and it works great. Just make sure you get one with rubber on the inside of the round part so it grabs. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1490 Registered: 02-2002 |
Bare Hands. Period. |
