Yes. I just use a Awl, but make sure you go all the way through. I put the punch as far as it will go about 4". Let all the oil drain in the pan and when it stops unscrew without a mess when the filter comes off.

 

Thanks kmonty, that'll make things easier next time. Will
miss all that hot oil on my hands though(grin)...

 

Fords been using that same filter for a long time, had the same one on my 2000 as well. I just use a phillips screwdriver and punch right up the middle when changing, the metal is pretty thin so it doesn't take much punch to pierce it.

 

Guess it's cheaper to buy a lot of the same thing then to change it every year, especially if they work.

 

...hmmm...nice trick idea for the F-150 owners! Shows someone...was thinking.

Yeah...for the SD owners...just drain the oil filter. Works pretty well...


biz

 

Was looking for filter number for 2011 f-250, 6.2, is that the one fl-820s?

 

Yes it is the one it the photo

 

My filter is horizontal and lubricates everything under the truck! I want to get one of these...Form-A-Funnel® Flexible Draining Tool