A friend of mine, who lives in Houston, sent me this picture of what was left of his spin-on oil filter after he finally got it off the car. Left me pretty much speechless. He should call whoever over tightened it and let them get it off.
Don't over tighten your spin-on oil filter!
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Ouch! I've had to stab in a screwdriver to get a stuck filter off before, but he had to shred that thing to remove it. What was it installed with, a rattle gun?!
I see he used a chisel, show him this. Open the can set the pins and spin it off.
https://bogertaviation.com/products/talon-oil-filter-tool-up-to-1500-in-lbs
https://bogertaviation.com/products/talon-oil-filter-tool-up-to-1500-in-lbs
I think the gasket is deliberately made of a type of rubber that swells in contact with oil. They are always harder to get off than the originally tightening torque would suggest. Anyone who has removed a filter that they put on themselves will know this. You would think the trade would know it too.
Modern cartridge filters that use an O ring seal that is largely independent of tightening torque are a big step forward.
Modern cartridge filters that use an O ring seal that is largely independent of tightening torque are a big step forward.
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Originally Posted By: Trav
I see he used a chisel, show him this. Open the can set the pins and spin it off.
https://bogertaviation.com/products/talon-oil-filter-tool-up-to-1500-in-lbs
Right! I have one from the 80' s different model and make but back then I had
Some AC filters sticking on a Chevy V8. The only tool to have.
I see he used a chisel, show him this. Open the can set the pins and spin it off.
https://bogertaviation.com/products/talon-oil-filter-tool-up-to-1500-in-lbs
Right! I have one from the 80' s different model and make but back then I had
Some AC filters sticking on a Chevy V8. The only tool to have.
...but if you do, make sure to have one of these!
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/lisl...l+filter+wrench
Memorial Day Weekend a year ago-after messing for a couple of hours trying to loosen a spin-on on a jetski I chased down one of these. Had it off in 15 seconds or less.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/lisl...l+filter+wrench
Memorial Day Weekend a year ago-after messing for a couple of hours trying to loosen a spin-on on a jetski I chased down one of these. Had it off in 15 seconds or less.
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Originally Posted By: Trav
I see he used a chisel, show him this. Open the can set the pins and spin it off.
https://bogertaviation.com/products/talon-oil-filter-tool-up-to-1500-in-lbs
That is an awesome looking tool! I might have to add one of those to my collection.
I see he used a chisel, show him this. Open the can set the pins and spin it off.
https://bogertaviation.com/products/talon-oil-filter-tool-up-to-1500-in-lbs
That is an awesome looking tool! I might have to add one of those to my collection.
This is one of the best examples I've ever seen why you do your own oil changes.
I have to agree on this!
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Heh heh. BTDT. Where's the gasket?
why not use a filter adapter with a 1/2 inch breaker bar.
Thats what I have been using for years. Hasn't failed me yet.
If you have room, and most cars don't, you can use a strap wrench
Thats what I have been using for years. Hasn't failed me yet.
If you have room, and most cars don't, you can use a strap wrench
Originally Posted By: David2431
...but if you do, make sure to have one of these!
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/lisl...l+filter+wrench
Memorial Day Weekend a year ago-after messing for a couple of hours trying to loosen a spin-on on a jetski I chased down one of these. Had it off in 15 seconds or less.
Lisle make many useful items but this not as good as many others of the same principle. They cost more but are worth it.
...but if you do, make sure to have one of these!
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/lisl...l+filter+wrench
Memorial Day Weekend a year ago-after messing for a couple of hours trying to loosen a spin-on on a jetski I chased down one of these. Had it off in 15 seconds or less.
Lisle make many useful items but this not as good as many others of the same principle. They cost more but are worth it.
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