HELP!!! cant get oil filter off

BLACK-RAIN · Nov 22, 2013

Was doing my first oil change since getting my puma. I have the front yp on axle stands. Ive drained the oil but when trying to remove the oil dilter it wont budge. Ive tried an oil filter wrench which did nothing. I tried the piercing it with a screwdriver but all its done is bend to screwdrivers without budging.

alexwilliams840 · Nov 22, 2013

Either the screwdriver is too thin or a shit make or that is one stiff filter!
I use a thick stumpy screwdriver to undo mine

Ian G · Nov 22, 2013

If its bending screwdrivers, you need bigger screwdrivers.

Could also try putting a drift on the left side of it and hitting that downwards to spin it.

Or if you're underneath, up on the right side.

BLACK-RAIN · Nov 22, 2013

Im thinking tomorrow i need to get more leverage. So im thinking of taking off the radiator and front bumper.

alexwilliams840 · Nov 22, 2013

Shouldnt need to that that, hammer the biggest driver through to get the leverage to break the seal and use a stumpy one to do the rest

quest63 · Nov 22, 2013

Agreed ^^^

BLACK-RAIN · Nov 22, 2013

Its getting a good go at it is the problem. Theres that much pipe work in the way i can hardly move my hand.

alexwilliams840 · Nov 22, 2013

yeah it can be a bitch, but when it's loose from the big driver and a turn with the little one it should be finger tight

(all this big, little and finger talk will attract Rob no doubt :-D )

CherryVimto · Nov 22, 2013

I changed mine recently, and used a large pair of adjustable pipe grips. They didn't open enough to totally grip the filter, but enough to fit round to slightly squash it. This gave me enough purchase to turn the filter enough to do the rest by hand.
Had that had not have worked I would of used a screwdriver. I've had to do that on various cars and has never failed!

evilrob · Nov 22, 2013

alexwilliams840 said:
(all this big, little and finger talk will attract Rob no doubt :-D )

BLACK-RAIN · Nov 22, 2013

I tried a plumbers wrench before the screwdriver and didnt budge it. The filter looks like its been on for years. Alot pf surface rust around the top. When i drained the oil it was like treacle.

martinthrapston · Nov 22, 2013

Try a chisel then straight through both sides of the filter,or an old long extension bar

mix2000 · Nov 22, 2013

Step 1-Loosen the engine mounts :|
Step 2-get someone to hold the filter :|
Step 3-and turn the whole engine anti-clockwise :twisted:

Seriously though, i keep a heavy duty blade of a screwdriver for stubborn filters and knock it through til the same amount protruding both sides and apply an equal amount of pressure to both ends.

yippeekiay · Nov 22, 2013

Big screwdriver used here too, as in a foot long and ½" thick so the filter had no chance :lol:

Awkward to get too but only had to pierce through it one to free the damn thing.

yippeekiay · Nov 22, 2013

That's not heavy duty mix unless it's the same dimensions as the one I used :lol:

mix2000 · Nov 22, 2013

Tis but a scale model :lol:

quest63 · Nov 22, 2013

Have you tried a tactical thermonuclear weapon? :-D

Sjoerd · Nov 22, 2013

I once serviced this old Hyundai. I just rammed a screwdriver through but it didn't move under manual labour.. That's why man invited the big hammers

madhillbilly17 · Nov 23, 2013

i always use a chain filter remover its never failed me yet

d170sam · Nov 23, 2013

Are you sure it's the oil filter and not the starter motor, sorry couldn't help it

HELP!!! cant get oil filter off

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