02 Camry Solara filter refuses to budge

[redhat]

Originally Posted By: ecotourist
One thing I've heard works is wrapping a strip of sandpaper or emery around the filter (and using a slightly larger cap wrench presumably) will prevent the cap wrench coming off. Never had to do that myself.


This is a good idea. I like the sand paper idea.

I'd even be inclined to say a piece of sand paper, the correct filter cup, then hammer that baby on.

 

[goodtimes]

Originally Posted By: zerosoma
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shields and it is much easier to get various tools on the filter, takes five minutes. Three screws 10mm I believe. I have changed the same year and model engine many times, and even though I hand tighten only, it always is much tighter to remove. When I can't do it with a cap wrench I take of the heat shields and use cruder tools of some sort.


[censored]. Good thing I ordered some bosch long distance filters.


The heat shields are right there in front and easy to take off. Not a big deal. I have dome it about 5 times in the 15 or so times I have changed the filter.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I used to have a car with the 1MZ. I've always found it easier to remove a filter when cold rather than hot. Plus, you won't burn yourself on the exhaust thing on top of it if the engine is cold

Since the TLE filter has the textured grip, it should come off eventually

My best method of getting the filter off, besides a hammer and screwdriver, is to wear grippy ribber gloves called "mad grip"

 

[fdcg27]

A finger type wrench will get this off easily.
Cap wrenches are typically useless in my experience.
Some oil filter installations are just hard to get to.

 

[PimTac]

Let things cool down before working on that end. I also favor the Lisle or the filter wrench BigD posted. If all else fails, a large pair of Channelocks will do it.

 

[zerosoma]

I finally got it off. Took 3 days of quitting and starting again, 3 different wrenches, 2 extension sizes, a 24" breaker bar, and sandpaper.

I got it off and the cap wrench was stuck to the filter permanently. Had to throw both away. Tightened the new filter by hand and then backed it off 1/4 inch. It's basically sitting there just kissing the engine block. Don't care though, next time it should be easier.

 

[IllinoisSparky]

Originally Posted By: 3800Series
Desperate times call for desperate measures. I know I'll most likely get flak for this but... just shove a screw driver thru it...



I have done that myself on AC Delco Factory-installed filters! But, once you drive the screwdriver in, there is no turning back.........

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted By: zerosoma
I finally got it off. Took 3 days of quitting and starting again, 3 different wrenches, 2 extension sizes, a 24" breaker bar, and sandpaper.

I got it off and the cap wrench was stuck to the filter permanently. Had to throw both away. Tightened the new filter by hand and then backed it off 1/4 inch. It's basically sitting there just kissing the engine block. Don't care though, next time it should be easier.

Put Permatex Copper or Nickel Antiseize compound on the filter gasket. No need to back-off a hand-tightened filter. Ev

I actually wrench mine a quarter-turn additional after hand tightening it. Still comes off easy using antiseize.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: zerosoma
Tightened the new filter by hand and then backed it off 1/4 inch. It's basically sitting there just kissing the engine block. Don't care though, next time it should be easier.


That's exactly how I do mine. Never had one leak yet. I think getting the gasket "going in the right direction again" makes a huge difference in getting it off later.

 

[Ammofirst]

Originally Posted By: cpayne5
Try something like this? http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-...ench/548382_0_0

I've got one that I only ever use on really tight filters. Never fails to spin the filter off. The more lefty-loosey pressure you put on it, the tighter it grabs. It may crush the filter and mangle it some, but it always gets them turning.

Try using a longer wrench (assuming what you've got is just a standard size 3/8 ratchet) for more torque.
. Just used this wrench on a bear well my neighbors stuck oil filter. Took it right off. PF-48E It did however deform the can a bit. P.S. Are these wrenches just for removal purposes ?

 

[Balrog006]

Originally Posted By: Ammofirst
Originally Posted By: cpayne5
Try something like this? http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-...ench/548382_0_0

I've got one that I only ever use on really tight filters. Never fails to spin the filter off. The more lefty-loosey pressure you put on it, the tighter it grabs. It may crush the filter and mangle it some, but it always gets them turning.

Try using a longer wrench (assuming what you've got is just a standard size 3/8 ratchet) for more torque.
. Just used this wrench on a bear well my neighbors stuck oil filter. Took it right off. PF-48E It did however deform the can a bit. P.S. Are these wrenches just for removal purposes ?


Yes they're just for removing them, they don't grip in reverse.

I have one and it's my go to for stuck filters.

 

[Lubener]

Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: zerosoma
I finally got it off. Took 3 days of quitting and starting again, 3 different wrenches, 2 extension sizes, a 24" breaker bar, and sandpaper.

I got it off and the cap wrench was stuck to the filter permanently. Had to throw both away. Tightened the new filter by hand and then backed it off 1/4 inch. It's basically sitting there just kissing the engine block. Don't care though, next time it should be easier.

Put Permatex Copper or Nickel Antiseize compound on the filter gasket. No need to back-off a hand-tightened filter. Ev

I actually wrench mine a quarter-turn additional after hand tightening it. Still comes off easy using antiseize.


Don't do this, use clean oil only on gasket for future installations.

 

[dwendt44]

I don't think the gasket cares whether the oil is clean, dirty, or even oil.
I've heard of people using grease of various kinds.
I use a drop of oil from the drain pan and no problems.


My 2¢

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

Use a Denso oil filter. They have a built -in torque stop allows the o-ring seal to to deform to engineered specs and then prevents turning. Used them for years and never,never had a leake. I could care less about the filter efficiency. If Toyota engineers think they are good enough for Toyota products, they are good enough for me. DENSO

 

[ecotourist]

Originally Posted By: zerosoma
I finally got it off. Took 3 days of quitting and starting again, 3 different wrenches, 2 extension sizes, a 24" breaker bar, and sandpaper.

I got it off and the cap wrench was stuck to the filter permanently. Had to throw both away. Tightened the new filter by hand and then backed it off 1/4 inch. It's basically sitting there just kissing the engine block. Don't care though, next time it should be easier.

Glad the sandpaper trick worked.

I've had filters stuck on the cap wrench too. I hold on to the filter at the business end and pound (away from you) on the cap wrench with a hammer. Pound a bit and turn a quarter turn or so, pound and turn, pound and turn. I've always managed to get them off.