Honda Odyssey filter stuck

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: dwgwater
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I got abig vise grip at Menards like this one for about 10-15 bucks. Works great. Anybody want my collection of cap wrenches for cars I don't have anymore?

I have some cars I need cap wrenches, but shipping cost can be fairly high. What are the cap wrenches sizes you have and want to get rid off ?

 

[Texan4Life]

when changing a oil filter on a volvo semi truck, the strap wrench broke. I was surprised, I thought they were indestructible. first time i had to use the screw driver method. it works.

if the filter is dented i wouldn't run it. it relies on the thin space around the filer media to flow oil.

DOUBLE AND TRIPLE CHECK your going the correct way. Helped my brother once with a "stuck" oil filter. tuns out he was just turning the wrong way. it happens. have someone else look to confirm.

 

[LeakySeals]

Strap held, but the filter wouldn't budge, started to crush further. Pipe wrench was crushing the metal base. I wasn't going to get involved any further. Guy ended up going to the dealer.

 

[Kira]

Hello, I read this thread with interest because my brother "just" bought a 2007 Odyssey on which we just changed the oil and filter for the first time. I had read about the tight confines of the filter so I was at least mentally prepared. No offence to LeakySeals' friend but I must assume he didn't get a good square purchase on the filter for try #1. I have two old blue spring steel filter wrenches with pivoting handles. All I needed to do was insert a wrap of old belt to take up the slack. It's the same procedure I use for the plastic filter housing in my Volvo 5 cyl. Those two are small in diameter indeed. Kira