i have tried pliers and a wrenceh but it wont budge and i have tried so many times the filter is leaking so i cant leave it on. what can i do?
2006-06-30 08:13:32 · 13 answers · asked by goat31105 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use a belt or punch a screw driver through it and turn it with that your replacing it anyway
2006-06-30 08:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by shadowwalker_316 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it two ways. Go and buy an oil filter wrench. They are only a few dollars. If you don't have any extra cash you can do it with an old rubber or leather belt and a pair of pliers or vise grips.
Wrap the belt around the filter then clamp down on the slack end of the belt. Twist the pliers to take out the slack and then pull the pliers around the filter. The bel will grab and twist the filter off.
It's much easier to buy the wrench.
2006-06-30 15:18:57 · answer #2 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a self-adjusting filter wrench. It will continue to tighten down on the filter as you provide leverage. Eventually something will give and come off - not the wrench. You may tear the filter off. In which case, get a pipe wrench and remove the filter stem.
2006-06-30 15:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by wiregrassfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just need the oil filter wrench that fits ur filter...
I am assuming the wrench yo said you tried was one of them... if so, then I know your problem... if NOT, then try it. it looks like a handle with a round strap at the end.. just go to the autoparts store, they'll show u it...
If you already tried that, its cause whoever put the current filter on tightened it with a wrench not simply hand tighened.
Filters need to be hand tightened when they are put on, because they HEAT up and create what is known as a Mechanical Seal... if this is the case, go to the mechanic, he needs to use special tools to take it off, because its almost the strength of WELDED on if this is the case
2006-06-30 15:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by Joe S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stab all the way through it with a flathead screwdriver and use that to turn it. Of course oil will leak out for a minute so have a drain pan ready.
2006-06-30 15:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THey make special tool to get filters off it depends on your car I would suggest calling your local part's supply store and asking them they will be able to tell you what kind of tool your filter needs.
2006-06-30 15:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by blinkblinkme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stab it with a screw driver - ru it through the whole filter and use that to turn it
2006-06-30 15:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a filter wrench? Worth their weight in gold.
2006-06-30 15:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trusty screwdriver trick usually works....but if not,. filter wrench works just as good......not a big deal actually......not gonna hurt anything on your car....you may get a lil bit oily...but hey...it washes......no big deal
2006-07-06 21:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by Matt S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local trusted and popluar mechanic. They will help you.
2006-06-30 15:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by viv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋