How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter - Page 2

Apr 17, 2015 | 07:17 PM

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TeamRX8

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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 --->

Mar 12, 2016 | 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rotarygod

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

Mar 12, 2016 | 07:08 PM

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Use the proper size oil filter socket and 3/8 extensions and a ratchet. Or just man up

Mar 12, 2016 | 09:09 PM

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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;