Hardest filter to Change????
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Cartridge filters used on cars in the 1960s were the worst filters to change.The Austin A55 Cambridge was so tight there was a hole in the chassis to pass the centre bolt through,then you could tilt the filter and lift it out - of course with the centre bolt out oil went everywhere.There was a sandwich mount between canister and block,both had a square O ring - we used a sharp spike to hook them out,working upside down,then fitting a new seal and making sure it fitted correctly...working blind.The sandwich mount was too hard to remove so we never did the O ring in the block,just hoping they never leaked.So hard to do that I have seen an engine in one of these destroyed because the owner did his own oil changes,and never attempted the filter - I saw the filter removed and it was solid with sludge.
I was going to vote my 2.0L 1996 Ford Contour as a major PIA for oil filter change. But after reading all your's mine doesn't seem so bad
. I can drain the oil while the car is on the ground. I then jack up the passenger side, remove the wheel and I can easily access and remove the oil filter with a minimum of spillage. Previously I drove the car up onto ramps and removing the filter was a real painful mess with the suspension being compressed. Easiest oil filter to change was on my 1980 and 1989 4.9L Ford trucks. While it was horizontal it was a piece of cake to get off and on. There was plenty of room to work around it.
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Seventy grand on the clock with the OEM filter?:
My wife's 2005 Mazda Miata. After buying the car I cruised the internet for enthusiast sites to find out more about it and on nearly every one of them there was a pop up ad directing you to a remote filter vendor. After the first oil change I seriously considered installing one. I think I'll wait until after it's out of warranty, then I will definetely get one. The easiest car?: My 2002 BMW 330ci. It has a top mounted insert type: you unscrew the lid and replace the filter insert - no oil leakage at all. I use a topside oil sucker to get the oil out, install a new filter and refill - takes about a 20 minutes tops.
Ditto the QG18DE 1.8L Sentra motor. It's a PITA.
That's a good idea about putting a piece of foil over the flex pipe section of the exhaust.
That's a good idea about putting a piece of foil over the flex pipe section of the exhaust.
My '95 Civic is not fun at all to change the filter on, though I have become accustomed to it and it isn't really all bad. The dripping of oil down the block upon filter removal, however...
The easiest? My old '66 Chevelle 283 with the cartridge filter. Easy. My '77 454 is somewhat of a challenge with the exhaust manifold where it is... The slant six- with the upside-downish filters- are not pleasant, either.
The easiest? My old '66 Chevelle 283 with the cartridge filter. Easy. My '77 454 is somewhat of a challenge with the exhaust manifold where it is... The slant six- with the upside-downish filters- are not pleasant, either.
haha i did my buddies 01 and that thing was a hassle...u can never get a good grip on the filter at all!. and it sucked when it was on too tight, i end up getting a screwdriver and punching it.
i dont think civics are that bad though
Agreed. The '05 is a nightmare that gets oil into the suspension and "leaks" every time you park on a hill, prompting fast heartrate until you figure out it's not new oil that's leaking.
Third generation Cavaliers and Sunfires with the
2.2 push rod engine and 4 speed automatic have
owners' manuals specifying AC oil filer, PF 47.
This is a "reach down and fumble" situation to
get fingers around the filter from the topside.
There's a similar oil filter (I know it's used
on the S10 pickups) called PF 52 that's about
1 1/2" longer, otherwise the same.
The PF 52 is much easier to "keep hold of" when
getting the old one off and the new one on.
Neither filter is easy to access, the longer
version offers more "grip".
2.2 push rod engine and 4 speed automatic have
owners' manuals specifying AC oil filer, PF 47.
This is a "reach down and fumble" situation to
get fingers around the filter from the topside.
There's a similar oil filter (I know it's used
on the S10 pickups) called PF 52 that's about
1 1/2" longer, otherwise the same.
The PF 52 is much easier to "keep hold of" when
getting the old one off and the new one on.
Neither filter is easy to access, the longer
version offers more "grip".
What year ford probe had the oil filter under the intake?
Fiat 128 or X-19. I used to joke that you needed to learn how to curse in Italian to change these oil filters!
I just picked up a 94 Saturn SL1 and I don't see all the fuss, cut an old qt oil bottle in half length wise and lay it under the filter, reach up from underneath and remove filter, catch bottle gets the dripping oil and pours into pan. No problem. I'm not a small person either. After all the talk on here about filter changes I was scared to do it, but once under the car it was easy, Easier than my mother-in-laws 95 Lincoln Mark VIII.
My old Saturns are simply a pain to change. Have to remove the R/F wheel to access the filter. Stripped a wheel bolt in the process. Yay fun. Most everything about this car is easy to do yourself, save for the alternator and oil filter location.
That's why I went to ONLY filters rated at 12000 miles (M1-EP, Amsoil, etc). I get tired of changing those lesser filters every 5-6K.
Conversely, the Saturn Vue (Honda 3.5L V6) is a snap as the filter is easily removed simply by moving the steering wheel all the way to the right. Nice and easy.
1 out of 2 isn't bad...
That's why I went to ONLY filters rated at 12000 miles (M1-EP, Amsoil, etc). I get tired of changing those lesser filters every 5-6K.
Conversely, the Saturn Vue (Honda 3.5L V6) is a snap as the filter is easily removed simply by moving the steering wheel all the way to the right. Nice and easy.
1 out of 2 isn't bad...
I had a 94 tbird with the 4.6 those were a pain.
I took it to iffy lube once (I had surgery) and they didnt change it and stripped the drain plug too..
now thats service.
2000 tracker with the 1.6 is challenging if you
dont like to make a mess. you have to drop the filter out but there is all kinds of steering and frame under it.
2000 ranger with 3.0 the filter pours the oil out into the starter.... good design there ford.
Thats just from personal experience
The easiest ever.. 2001 hyundai accent.
also my 2002 ranger with 4.0 is easy if you know
the trick.
Rand
I took it to iffy lube once (I had surgery) and they didnt change it and stripped the drain plug too..
now thats service.
2000 tracker with the 1.6 is challenging if you
dont like to make a mess. you have to drop the filter out but there is all kinds of steering and frame under it.
2000 ranger with 3.0 the filter pours the oil out into the starter.... good design there ford.
Thats just from personal experience
The easiest ever.. 2001 hyundai accent.
also my 2002 ranger with 4.0 is easy if you know
the trick.
Rand
"2000 ranger with 3.0 the filter pours the oil out into the starter.... good design there ford."
I've heard a lot of people say that its hard to change the oil filter on the recent Ford Rangers with the 3.0 liter V6. I have a 2003 Ranger with the 3.0 liter V6. The problem is that the steering column is so close to the engine block that after you unscrew the oil filter you can't lift it out between the steering column and the engine block, because the space is too narrow. All you have to do is hold on to the filter and move your hand toward the front of the truck until you get enough clearance to pull the filter up and out. Also, go after the filter from the top of the engine compartment. Its a bit of a reach, but if you rest your belly on the top of the fender you can reach the filter.
I've heard a lot of people say that its hard to change the oil filter on the recent Ford Rangers with the 3.0 liter V6. I have a 2003 Ranger with the 3.0 liter V6. The problem is that the steering column is so close to the engine block that after you unscrew the oil filter you can't lift it out between the steering column and the engine block, because the space is too narrow. All you have to do is hold on to the filter and move your hand toward the front of the truck until you get enough clearance to pull the filter up and out. Also, go after the filter from the top of the engine compartment. Its a bit of a reach, but if you rest your belly on the top of the fender you can reach the filter.
1985 Honda Accord SE-i. Halfway up the engine block, up against the firewall. You have to be a long-armed contortionist with incredible forearm strength to get it off, and have the patience of a saint to get the new one threaded. AAARRRGGGGHHH. That was the only reason I was glad to see Mom trade that car off.
2001 Toyota Tundra. Easy to reach, but have to take the darn skid plate off to avoid a weeks worth of drips in the driveway.
My personal worst ever: 1987 4 cyl Grand Am.
My personal worst ever: 1987 4 cyl Grand Am.
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