Difficult to remove filter.

[opus1]

The last couple of times I've changed the oil on the Dakota, the filter has been very difficult to remove, almost stuck. The only way I've been able to get the thing off is by applying enough force to the filter that the body winds up collapsing. Changed the oil on the Malibu today and the filter came off easily. I didn't think to try without the wrench, but I'm wondering if I could have done it by hand.

The Dakota uses the ST16 equivalent, filter, last time was a PureOne (PL14670 I think, but don't quote me on that) and the Malibu is using the PF47, last time I used a Bosch equivalent.


Both times I used a cap wrench to tighten the filters when I installed them but made sure not to overtighten. If the instructions say 3/4-1 turn, I tend to go the full turn.

Any idea what's holding the Dakota's filter on so tightly? Suction? Just one of those things?

 

[badnews]

Next filter change rub some grease on the gasket and very lightly on the threads
hand tight it and then 1/4 turn more
that should be a fix

 

[Colt45ws]

Just hand tight. You dont need to wrench it on there.

 

[TheMAN]

I use silicone dielectric grease instead of oil to lube the gasket... it is what some oil filter makers (like Tokyo Roki) do from the factory (that's why they have a plastic seal on the filter itself)... it tends to hold up better than using oil and I never had problems removing my filters (by hand) this way... I always hand tight my filters and because this stuff is more slick than using oil, I don't tighten it too much because it's easy to over torque it without knowing you did

 

[Hemi426]

Only tighten the filter by hand. Use a well constructed filter so the case will withstand some abuse as you remove it. K&N filters are very expensive but they've got that wonderful 1 inch bolt on the filter to grab with a wrench. If all else fails then a big set of Channel Locks help in removal.

 

[labman]

If you find the wrench easier, go ahead. Just stop at the 3/4 turn. Yes, lube the thread.

 

[MNgopher]

You are over tightening the filter. If you insist on using a wrench to tighten it, don't go the full 1 turn, back it down to the 3/4 turn. If you insist on the wrench, use a filter with a heavy case - Wix comes to mind here.

I've never had a filter back off after putting it on hand tight and lubricating the seal with a bit of motor oil.

 

[SuperBusa]

3/4 turn after first base contact should be plenty tight, and can easily be done by hand if easy access of the filter is possible.

 

[Dave Hess]

10 cent sheet of sand paper will give you all the grip to remove the filter

 

[opus1]

Thanks for the input and sorry for the delay in checking back.