Stubborn Oil Filter: Solution
This weekend I was preparing to park my 8 for the winter. Everything went smooth until I had to remove the oil filter. Brute strength was no match for this filter. I tried for 45mins and even got my bigger brother to give it a shot, no luck. I began researching and tried every trick. For example, screwdriver, oil filter wrenches etc. nothing worked.
Then today I thought why not put 2 screws through the hard plastic oil filter wrench and put the socket wrench to it. TADA. The oil filter wrench that kept slipping off previously was now stuck on tight. A few tugs, no dirty thoughts boys, and it was loose. For a second I thought I was going to have to call a mazda Master tech to come solve this problem. Shitty thing is the closets mazda dealer is 600kms away. Conclusion - if you can not remove your oil filter, put two screws through it with a drill (robertson, with a long bit) and you will effortlessly get it off. PS. Day 1 left me with severe hand wounds :( |
why would you want a *plastic* oil filter wrench in the first place ?
a metal one like most people have should be able to take the filter off without any problems. |
The metal tool can also slip. Screws come to the rescue for that, too. :)
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heres another couple tricks.... dont use the GI Joe kung-fu grip to put it on, and try warming it up before you change it
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When you are installing a new oil filter, it should be hand tight. I never use a wrench to tighten it.
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My last last oil change was wrench tight(did it at a shop)
I did my first oil change 2-3 weeks ago, yes it was a bitch to try to get it off. I tighten it with my hand now, no leak whatever. and I think it should be easier to do it next time(Oil change due 1 and 1/2 month from now) |
Comes off clean.....
Another trick is to put a lyer or two of saranwrap over top then force the cap wrench on tight - sometimes it's just enough to take out the "play" and get it off.
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Jugga -- Just wanted to thank you for the idea of the screws. I spent a couple of "minutes" today trying to get an overtightened (oops from last time) oil filter off. Bought a little strap wrench from the store-no go. Bought a metal socket from the store-no-go; just slipped around. Tried the saran wrap idea from above-no-go; just slipped around. Drilled one hole in the side of the metal socket, and found a 1" screw that fit it. Placed the socket on the filter, punched a hole in the filter with a scribe, inserted the screw and with a twist of the wrench, the filter came right off.
Talk about a stress reliever!!! Thanks again! MD |
next time try putting sandpaper between the filter wrench and the filter, worked like a charm for me. Last resort start punching holes in the filter.
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