Ahhh! Stock oil filter can DIE!
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Ahhh! Stock oil filter can DIE!
I'm sure some of you have had the same problem that I have. First time changing the oil from the factory....and you cant get the damn filter off! The thing is way up in behind the engine, which I didnt expect...and there is also no way you can get it off by hand. So...I used some crazy self cranking grabby wrench and just about ripped it in half...but got it out. Does this require some sort of special tool from mazda usually, or did I just get the shaft?
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Yeah mine was really tight, I had them tow it to the Mazda dealer and they had all they could do to get it off. After that I have been taking it off by hand. Almost should have Mazda replace the oil filter when you buy the car and before you take it home. That would be my advice to all new owners.
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Use the f size oil socket
EDIT: I should mention you can get these at your local auto parts place like auto zone or advance. They also may be called F-type. These fit purolator, which I recommend.
EDIT: I should mention you can get these at your local auto parts place like auto zone or advance. They also may be called F-type. These fit purolator, which I recommend.
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Originally Posted by Ryan13b
Jam a screw driver in it and turn.
I bought a wrench from AutoZone that clamps on the top of the filter. The more torque that is required, the tighter it clamps to the filter. It is universal in size.
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Originally Posted by Ryan13b
Jam a screw driver in it and turn.
Some of the F size wrenches don't grip adequately. Some people have added double stick tape or sandpaper to the inside of the tool to tighten the grip.
F size wrench with a socket extension and a flex joint will take care of it every time.
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I brought mine to mazda for the first time. And now I do it myself and can untighten it by hand.
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Originally Posted by Ryan13b
Jam a screw driver in it and turn.
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I have finished my second oil change, and I have a filter cap to take it off. I found that it was slipping a lot, so I just put a thin rag in the cap and it worked perfectly.
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Don't do that. The sheet metal on todays filters is pretty light guage. If this doesn't work you wind up with a torn up filter and un-drivable car.
Some of the F size wrenches don't grip adequately. Some people have added double stick tape or sandpaper to the inside of the tool to tighten the grip.
F size wrench with a socket extension and a flex joint will take care of it every time.
Some of the F size wrenches don't grip adequately. Some people have added double stick tape or sandpaper to the inside of the tool to tighten the grip.
F size wrench with a socket extension and a flex joint will take care of it every time.
The first change, and when I change the oil on a friend of famliy member car I use those cap type oil filter wrenches, I put a few drops of oil in the lid of the cap (i use the old oil that came out of the car) and I rub it inside the lid of the filter, and then get a handfull of dirt or sand and put it in the cap...it sticks to the oil and makes the inside of it grip much better to the filter....works everytime for me!
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Jam a screw driver in it and turn.
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