my dad ussually gets oil change from havoline and i decided to just do it ourselves. so we got the stuff and when i drained the oil the drain plug was diffirent and doesnt even looked like a drain plug so i have to buy another 1 the guy in autozone thinks they lost the original drain plug and now my problem is the oil filter. its really really really hard to take off even with a oil filter wrench. i just need a quick tip because my dad doesnt have a car to use to go to work
2007-02-19 08:06:37 · 11 answers · asked by jc 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check to see if the morons that changed your oil last cross threaded the oil filter.
2007-02-19 08:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, it sounds as if the person who put it on did not follow proper procedures. 1. Coat the rim of new filter with new oil. 2. Usually turn 1 1/4 turns from the point it makes contact when screwed on. No more no less. Yet each filter may differ read directions. Now, to get the remainder off: 1. Spray a good lubricant onto the area. Let it soak in for about 20 minutes or so, use the straw to get into the groves if you can. 2. Cut a groove into the remainder. Going from top of diameter to center. Make the groove at the outside perimeter. 3. Place a flat-head screw-driver into the groove. Hold it slightly at an angle and hit it with a hammer in the direction you want it to unscrew. Note: You man have to hit it a few times and move it a little. Then spray some lube into it. Repeat this process until it slowly comes off. You certainly do not want to damage the threaded area. Be patient as it could take an hour or so!
2016-05-24 12:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very large screwdriver trick is messy but will work. If there's enough room, you can also try a plumber's pipe wrench. That's worked for me in the past. Also tapping on it with a hammer in the correct direction will help.
To prevent this in the future, tighten the new filter only about 1 turn after the gasket makes contact. It doesn't take more than that to seal an oil filter and they're a lot easier to get off next time.
And BTW - avoid the franchise lube places like Jiffy Lube, etc... We've always had bad experiences with them and they're not known to hire the best technicians - usually they're just kids barely out of high school.
2007-02-19 08:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like someone tightened the filter with a wrench, which is a bad no no...The best wrench to use is the "cup" style that you put a 3/8 ratchet on it. Then you will have the best chance of loosening it. Strap type usually crush the filter if it is real tight, and screw drivers will tear the metal only, if it's that tight.
Be careful with the cup style filter wrench, they come in different sizes...get the one that fits your filter exactly.
When you put the new filter on, coat the rubber gasket lightly with the drained oil, and tighten only by hand! When it touches down on the gasket (you'll know), turn it about 1/2 turn more, or until you "feel" it get tight. No more...
Lastly, remember! Righty tighty, lefty loosey...make sure you are trying to loosen it in the right direction. Don't get mad, it happens to all of us at least once...
2007-02-19 08:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best oil filter wrench I've ever used is my "Strap filter Wrench" It goes on the end of a 3/4 inch ratchet. In cases where the filter is stubborn, I attach it to a breaker bar. Next time you put one on, remember to put oil around the rubber bottom of the filter with your finger and only hand tighten the thing when you put it on.
2007-02-19 08:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask at the parts store for a strap type oil filter wrench so you put more torque on it to get it out. Sounds like it was over tightened at the last change.
2007-02-19 08:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a chain type oil filter wrench may do it , I've destroyed oil filters by stabbing them with a screwdriver and ended up removing them with a chisel so be carefull , make shure it's dry and see if you can get a piece of pipe on the filter wrench handle for more leverage . good luck
2007-02-19 08:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a barbaric method, and only used with lots of room, is, take a long screw driver, drive it all the way through the filter and tirn it that way.
A word of caution, when replaceing the new filter, rub oil on to the gasket on the filter, screw it on, and when it stops turning,give it an extra quarter to half turn more BY HAND ONLY. Thats all thats needed. Your removal problems are no doubt because some one cranked that oil filter on way to tight to begin with.
2007-02-19 08:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by duster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had one do that on an old escort. i drove a srewdriver through it( careful not to hit anything other than the filter or puncture any other parts of the car with the tip of the screwdriver) and turned it off.be sure you are trying to turn it the right way.counterclockwise.
2007-02-19 08:18:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jam a screwdriver through the filter. this should give you the leverage you need to turn the filter.
2007-02-19 08:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋