Starting car without hardly any oil in oil filter

[Surfergirl]

Oil filter got damages trying to get it off and will not budge .Needles to say most of the oil is gone from filter. In order to lift the car up higher to get under car to get a better grip on filter. Can I start my car long enough to drive my car up on car ramps without causing any damage since there isn't much oil in the filter ?

 

[Astro14]

I would not. From your description, the filter is damaged.

When the oil pump starts up, it will begin pumping oil, which is now going to spew everywhere though the filter damage.

That is oil that should have gone to the bearings, and you intend to put the car in drive and put load on those bearings.

It’s one thing to idle an engine for a few seconds with no oil pressure, but to step on the gas and put load on it is potentially damaging to those bearings.

 

[oggb]

Jack the car up in place as it sits, don't start it.

 

[rob1715]

^^^This^^^

 

[Gyro Gearloose]

And if the filter is so badly mangled that the can leaks there is also a possiblity the media got crushed and torn. In that case when you start up there is the possibility of a blast of dirt, crud and media fibers going straight to the bearings, lifters, etc. I would tow it before I would start it with that damaged filter on it.

 

[Silver]

NO.

 

[Leo99]

Can you post a picture of it? I know I've had stuck and mangled filters before.

 

[stangguy]

I agree exactly with what everybody else has said. Do NOT start the engine.

 

[MrPlow]

Yeah, that sounds sketchy as heck. At that point, either find a way to jack it up without starting, or if it is on dirt, just dig a trench under it. LOL

 

[FordMan59]

The best thing I've found for removing stubborn filters is a pair of channel locks large enough to go around the filter. I've got about a 16" pair that has saved me a few headaches removing small diameter filters. Clamping down on the filter up near the block usually removes the filter with only light damage to can. Years ago I'd drive a large screwdriver though them and use it as a handle for leverage but I've had times that I nearly tore the filter in half before it broke loose using that method.

 

[demarpaint]

Jack it up, secure it safely with jack stands, and do what needs to be done.

 

[Imp4]

Buy the Lisle 63600 filter wrench for $12.
Your filter will come off easily.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Good advice. And good luck to you. Sometimes there is a really stuck filter. It happens.

 

[vw7674]

I've pierced them with a screwdriver (biggest mess ever) & I've wrapped them with a section of chain & screwdriver (clean but you need side access). Got a filter claw tool too but I HATE giving in & buying a new tool. Even a very effective Lisle one. If you have only end access it might have to be purchased. & No. Don't start it.

 

[dishdude]

You probably wouldn't damage the engine, but that would make one massive mess.

 

[tblt44]

No start, many bad things can happen
Get the wrench posted above

 

[Imp4]

Got a filter claw tool too but I HATE giving in & buying a new tool. Even a very effective Lisle one. If you have only end access it might have to be purchased. & No. Don't start it.

This is strange to me.

If the right tool is out there (in this case the Lisle 63600), you're not giving in, you're just getting the right tool for the job.

And as a bonus, all of your frustration and busted knuckles just go away.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I think we would all like a pic and to know what car, engine, etc.
Regardless, it will come off. Good luck.

 

[vw7674]

This is strange to me.

If the right tool is out there (in this case the Lisle 63600), you're not giving in, you're just getting the right tool for the job.

And as a bonus, all of your frustration and busted knuckles just go away.

true. beats an oil explosion all over the garage floor with the classic screwdriver piercing. Depends on filter access & how long is the drive to the tool store. Variables.

 

[Surfergirl]

Jack the car up in place as it sits, don't start it.