Stuck Oil Filter!

[oldag]

That is why I do all work on my cars, yes, including engine rebuilds. I know it is done right and with the right parts. No surprises. Plus it is fun.

It is also a good time to take a look around under the engine, transmission, etc.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I never use a wrench when tightening the oil filter. This assures that I can get the filter off with a wrench.

Same. Hand tight only. Spin down until it touches, then ½ to ¾ turn more.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Seems high to me, but...

 

[robertc1024]

Same. Hand tight only. Spin down until it touches, then ½ to ¾ turn more.

That's what I do. I do ALL the oil changes on our cars - seen too many messed up by quickie places. I've used this guy for years - you have to get the size that fits a large or a small filter, but it's worked flawlessly - just put a 3/8" socket wrench on it.

 

[Tnhawk]

That is why I do all work on my cars, yes, including engine rebuilds. I know it is done right and with the right parts. No surprises. Plus it is fun.

I preferred to do maintenance on my automobiles when I was younger. It isn't 'fun' after you reach 70+.

 

[striker55]

I've used a screw driver on one occasion. Drive it through the filter.

 

[Tnhawk]

I've used a screw driver on one occasion. Drive it through the filter.

I've had to do this on a few filters when I changed oil for someone else. If I tighten by hand only, then it shouldn't be difficult to remove.

 

[Sam7sf]

If clearance for leverage allows this is the style I use to crush it and get the dang thing off.

 

[Tnhawk]

If clearance for leverage allows this is the style I use to crush it and get the dang thing off.

Unfortunately, many vehicles don't have clearance for this tool.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

That doesn't keep them from being over-torqued.

No but the 65 ftlb torque limiting stick does.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

No but the 65 ftlb torque limiting stick does.

But the second person can only verify that it's "tight enough".
They can't tell if it's been over tightened.

 

[oldag]

I preferred to do maintenance on my automobiles when I was younger. It isn't 'fun' after you reach 70+.

It is tougher.

And there is less that you can do today unless you have an expensive computer to help diagnose. The OBD scanners only help so much.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

But the second person can only verify that it's "tight enough".
They can't tell if it's been over tightened.

Now yall are just being difficult on purpose lol

 

[deemus]

Had this same problem with my Tahoe last month. I loaned my Tahoe to my girlfriend a few months ago so she could drag a trailer. She had my oil changed as a thank you.

Last month it was time, and I couldn't get it off. Used the old screwdriver trick and more. Due to my lack of equipment, I had to get it towed to my mechanic. He got it off and I had a full tuneup done while he had it.

What a pain. I've never had one I couldn't get off before.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

Filmed this a couple of years ago.

 

[skfullgun]

What a pain. I've never had one I couldn't get off before.

Destined for the “out of context quote” thread! Priceless!

 

[skfullgun]

On a more serious note, my g/f had an OLD Toyota Hi-Lux back in the late 70’s.

We had to drag it into town with a chain and have a mechanic remove what was left of the filter with the biggest pair of water-pump pliers I’ve ever seen!

 

[Dawico]

Seems high to me, but...

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That's about right for most trucks. My Superduty is the same.

Some smaller cars require a lot of torque too.

 

[Dawico]

Few bucks? What is your shop charging you and what would it cost you to do it? When it comes to diesel oil changes, shops around here want $200 minimum. I can do it for $50. That's a huge chunk of change. Lots of ammo money. And I can dispose of the oil at any local auto-parts store in the same containers I bought the oil in.
Plus the oil change is easier on my diesel truck because it is so much higher, I don't need to jack it up like my car. LOL

Local shop is just over $100. Well worth it to me plus they're reasonable on fuel filters too.

PS I'm one of the guys that changes it when the truck tells me to and ignore the 3,500 mile sticker they always put on. Even pulling heavy and driving like a jackass they both go about 7,500 miles between changes.

No, I've never done an oil analysis. Some guys do and find they can go much further between changes but I figure the truck telling me is good enough.

 

[oldag]

Local shop is just over $100. Well worth it to me plus they're reasonable on fuel filters too.

PS I'm one of the guys that changes it when the truck tells me to and ignore the 3,500 mile sticker they always put on. Even pulling heavy and driving like a jackass they both go about 7,500 miles between changes.

No, I've never done an oil analysis. Some guys do and find they can go much further between changes but I figure the truck telling me is good enough.

I never wait that long. 6k with full synthetic is my limit. Oil changes are cheap investments.