Which way to turn the oil filter? Repeated it to the same point. Last oil change was at the dealer and apparently King Kong put this shit on.
Ive pounded a screwdriver through before and turned the screwdriver. You have to get under the car, reach up through a small opening and unsrew it. This can also put extra stress on the filter housing causing cracks and further leaks. Get your copy of our latest printed catalog. I had to drive a screw driver through a K&N filter after breaking off the "bolt" on top of the filter, who ever put it on torqued it too tight. After the oil is drained, the filter can be unscrewed by hand or with a strap wrench. This ensures that no oil is spilled from the oil filter when removing it. Properly replacing the oil filter requires draining the existing oil and removing the old oil filter from its mount. Furthermore, I got the new oil filters from honda and they are the big version. He tightened it around the filter and turned slowly, i couldnt believe it worked. My work truck on the other hand gets changed every oil change.
I'm kind of expecting I'll have to pick up the whole assembly Sat. When locating the oil filter for removal, it is important to take note of where it is located in comparison to any other hard-to-reach parts under the hood. Trying to get the garbage BMW filter off my 2012. I'm sure you won't be the only one faced with this problem. Hope this will help others with this problem. Register to join our community.
But in general, it's easy to do, it gives you a feeling of accomplishment, and it's really, really tough to screw up. One of these should do the trick. Airaid (cold air intake), aero-turbine muffler/resonator, Hypertech III, Amsoil 0-30w synthetic, Amsoil duel bypass oil filter, Amsoil synthetic transmission and rear differential fluids, XM radio, UWS shorty toolbox, DU-HA underseat storage, Hitch Safe! I did dent the bejeezus out of it already and it still won't budge. In controlling particle-induced wear and failure, the first priority is to take every practical measure to keep dust from entering the engine compartment. However, if you enter "SAE J1858" into a search engine like Google, you will find a number of sites on the Internet, including filter suppliers that post filter performance data. The bottom flange of the oil filter is a much heavier gauge of metal than the casing. What happens if you tighten the oil filter too much?
Once you're ready to begin, saturate the filter housing with WD40 and let it sit for a few minutes. Oil filter housing stuck ON - can't change filter. To ensure a tight seal, use a filter wrench or strap to firmly tighten the filter. Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:06 pm. It was on soo tight that when i went in to retract it, i pulled out the stud with it. It's in a very tight spot too, is there any tool you guys know of or any of you ever come across this situation... all advice is welcome.
If you've done the math (cost/benefit analysis) and believe your car, driving habits and climate conditions make your car the perfect candidate for extended oil drains, synthetics give you the best shot and a safety margin to boot. Last edited by norm03s; 03-30-2007 at 05:21 AM. After sucking the crankcase out, the filter hasn't as much oil left in it to droll when removed. For instance, an oil filter that has a capture efficiency of 95 percent for particles larger than 10 microns will remove 95 percent of the particles larger than 10 microns on a single pass and 5 percent of the particles larger than 10 microns will pass through the filter. Oil filters are typically designed with traditional threading, meaning that it follows the same direction as most other threaded items. Yes, you can use pliers to remove an oil filter. Fill the crankcase and check for leaks. I tried vice grips and I can't fit a filter wrench in that spot. In general, the pump will deliver the flow (assuming no inlet restriction or pump wear) regardless of the pressure restriction. I did mean 36. it was perfect fit 6 Pt low profile aluminum socket designed just for oil filters (same for Mercedes and power stroke Fords). When you're under the car looking at the filter, turn to the left. Use a torque wrench to tighten it to the specified amount given by the manufacturer. Location: Eastern Shore of Virginia. Once the filter is fully filled up with oil, it should be securely tightened to the engine block and then the engine can be started.
The second is it keeps the spin-on canister full of oil. How often should you change oil filter? What i have is a regular oil filter wrench if you weisel it in there you can fit your hand inbetween the frame and and diffy to get enough leverage to pull down. A good pair of channel locks or even better the channel locks designed for oil filters would be my choice. Conversely, a particle larger than the clearance will be swept aside and may do little damage. I'm worried about trying the pipe trick first because I was already getting enough torque to twist the drive end of the socket, and my steel socket is a deep socket that won't fit down there. This is to ensure that you're not inhaling any of the chemicals. Oh for next time oil change, get one of these. One large particle may have the same weight as a million small particles. Any over-tightening could damage the filter or engine components, so be sure to check the recommended torque regularly. Solid contaminants are generally referred to as being the most destructive. Join Date: Jun 2005. Once you get the filter off make sure that the gasket is still on the old filter.
Some seams are stapled, glued to both. Prevents deflection (movement) at the gasket-sealing surface. Looks like he-man is the only choice only problem is i just realized when i stopped I tightened it to maximum capacity and i dont think hands will do the trick. Turn the screwdriver gently in the appropriate direction until the filter starts to loosen. It is important to note that when replacing your oil filter, you should always be sure to check the thread direction before attempting to install it, as this will make it easier to install the filter and prevent any damage during the process. Can you take off an oil filter by hand? The figure above shows the pressure-flow profiles of seven commercially available motor oil filters. It is worth noting, however, that the major suppliers of motor oil filters are well aware of the importance of pressure-flow characteristics of filters, therefore, they design oil filters to meet or improve upon practical limits in normal service.
I too wish I had paid for the first one. I know, I know but I have seen this happen. Can you change oil without changing filter? I recently got it used, and changed it after I bought it for the "warm fuzzy feeling.