Starting car without hardly any oil in oil filter

[MrLemonade]

First of all, safety. Oil changes under jacks on the street, esp where it looks sloped, is dangerous. So use some safety. In the future, find a driveway or a lot or something and use ramps. Or jack stands. On level ground with no traffic.

Secondly, are they twisting it the correct direction?

Third, a large wrench should remove it. Make 100% sure the rubber gasket comes off with the filter. It may very well be welded/seized on the vehicle. Do not put a new filter with gasket on top of the old gasket - big problems if you do. The likely reason for this is the prior installer did not put a film of oil on the oil filter's rubber gasket and then over tightened and it welded in place. Make sure the old gasket is removed and new one has a film of oil, and then hand tighten it.

Good luck.

 

[grjr]

My recommendation is to find a mobile mechanic to change out the oil filter for you. Obviously this is being done without the proper tools and skill level. Hell, I bet any craigslist mobile mechanic should be able to get that old filter off in less than 10 minutes (I'm thinking chisel and hammer). There are plenty of ways to get that filter off but without the right tools and know how it isn't going to happen for you.

 

[Skeet6]

Methinks OP is gone. Hopefully not.
Mike B