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How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter

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Old 04-17-2015, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ASH8
Gee.. quoting a 10 year old post!...
Yes, mostly because if I had posted it you'd be doing this --->

Old 03-12-2016, 07:00 PM
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I am still just dumbfounded by how anyone can possibly not get a filter off of a car using a screwdriver, filter wrench, etc and then mess up so badly in the attempt that someone else has to fix it. They are human too. It's not impossible.
My problem is I cant reach it. Intake manifold is in the way
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Use the proper size oil filter socket and 3/8 extensions and a ratchet. Or just man up
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Originally Posted by Wolfrx8
My problem is I cant reach it. Intake manifold is in the way
I have encountered some that were so tight, the filter wrench pliers or large channel locks were all that would work.
If the proper oil filter wrench won't work, there are also ratcheting wrenches that grip tighter as you apply more force.
I have an old one that works well, similar to this;

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