I changed my oil today, I drained out the old stuff, then went to take my oil filter off, and I cannot get it off. Is it okay just to leave it on til I need to change my oil again in 3k miles? This filter was just put on 2 months ago last time I had my oil changed, does the filter really need to be replaced or can it wait?
2007-03-05 08:54:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If at all possible change it. You should always a cup style filter removal tool with extensions and a ratchet wrench. When you put the new filter on wipe clean oil around the new filter gasket and after the gasket bakes contact with your block turn it clockwise no more than 3/4 of a turn. If you have room to swing a band (strap) style removal tool strap it as close to the block as possible to prevent crushing the filter. The third messy and sometimes necessary way is to drive a long tough screwdriver through the filter and twist it counter clockwise. Good Luck
2007-03-05 09:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, I can use oil filters for up to 5 months.But the important thing is to take out the filter. This is the last remedy; if you don't have or you can't loosen with an oil filter spanner wrench, just puncture through the oil filter with a heavy duty screw driver and turn partially counterclockwise to loosen. But first, be sure to put an oil catch basin pan below so as not to spill the remaining oil inside the filter.
2007-03-05 09:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by Marlone C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - I particularly have an number of filter out removers for all kinds of situations: have the chain style like yours which additionally overwhelmed/tore the housing. maximum useful i've got used is a extensive, spring-steel spiral that encases the whole filter out and spreads the stresses over the whole filter out. yet have had to be brutal with some: have pushed a pair great landscaping spikes with the aid of . . . . have taken a hacksaw and shrink the darn ingredient off. If the filter out is in a putting place (somewhat than upright upside-down the place it for sure drains) and you're gonna get brutal with it, you will for sure prefer topersistent a hollow into the backside ingredient and drain as a lot oil out of the filter out as you are able to so it particularly is going to in no way be somewhat as messy. It won't impact or drain the the remainder of the oil interior the engine of you have already refilled it.
2016-12-18 06:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by woolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is slightly more important to change the filter than changing the oil. Make sure you are turning counter-clockwise (lefty loosey, righty tighty). You need an oil filter wrench to get the filter off. If you cannot get the filter off, take it to JiffyLube and pay them to change the filter. Make sure you do not overtighten the new filter when putting it on, so next time you will not have this problem.
2007-03-05 09:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an oil filter wrench, changing your oil without changing your filter is like taking a shower and putting your dirty underwear back on, you need to change it.
2007-03-05 09:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by shefixescars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some body put it on too tight. if an oil filter wrench doesht work try stabbing it with a flat screw driver or use a large pair of channel locks. or eat some spinach
2007-03-05 09:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by airbasestim8er 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋