Anyways so went to change my oil today, routine right?

Well apparently last time I did, I decided for some reason that I needed to have the filter on REALLY tight, and now Im having one hell of a time getting it off. I've tried a few different filter wrenches, with no luck.
I tried putting a large screwdriver through it, and that only served to tear the filter, but did not turn it at all...

Any creative ideas on how to deal with this? Its almost like its siezed up...

Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

 

Gotta chain wrench? grab up close to housing adapter and turn the !!@$ out of it.
First thing that comes to mind for me....dont know if you can booger anything up on that oil adapter so I guess turning hard on it ( the filter) won't hurt anything...just need something to getta good grip on it.

 

Did you drive the screwdriver up closer towards the top? about 2'' down or so?
If you have an air hammer, or just a straight cold chisel and 2lb hammer, you can put it on the lip of the filter and hammer it straight in at first, then angle it a little to the side, hammer for a few minutes, and hopefully it will start to come loose. Thats what I have to do at work all the time on heavy equipment, especially fuel filters and separators.

 

ok i will give those ideas a try tomorrow or most likely sunday. The problem Im running into now is as I twist either the can tears, or the can collapses on itself and is twisting up. Im just afraid of effing something up where the filter screws on

 

How high up does the tear in the sides go? Is there enough to still get a filter wrench on? Is it just 2 tears or is it pretty much shredded?

If you've still got plenty of filter left, you can get a super sized filter wrench from NAPA that should provide enough grip surface to loosen it up. Here's a picture of the napa filter wrench next to a regular one. The one on the right uses a 1/2" ratchet and extension to loosen the filter.



Now if the sides are completely shredded and no longer offer any kind of structural support, you could try one of those oversized channel locks, but there's a good chance you'll just need to remove outer skin and paper element to expose the top inside of the oil filter.

If you get that far, you'll see the round metal disc that has lots of small holes around the outside edge. I've used an old fashioned steering wheel puller bracket with a couple of bolts, but anything will work here. The idea is place a bolt or screwdriver of something long and skinny in 2 holes on opposite sides. Then use something to provide leverage and spin. I was able to grab onto the center bracket of the old puller and twist. If you stick 2 screwdrivers in the filter, you can thread a 3rd one horizontally between the other two (Form an H shape) and while holding the 2 vertical screwdrivers with one hand, pry on the horizontal one to loosen. Be sure to use the largest screwdriver or bolt you have that will fit inside the holes so you don't snap the tip off. Remember to wear safety glasses while you're under there.

Let us know what works.

 

there is still quite a lot of filter left. Just bought a filter wrench from napa today that bent and is worthless after trying to get this bitch off...

 

You've got to tell them you want the big monster one like pictured on the right. It comes in a box and you'll never find it in the store unless you ask. I've bent the cheap ones from NAPA too. I usually use the cheap ones since they are easier, but I keep the big one around just in case the filter starts to crush. Any sign of trouble and I switch over to the big boy and use a 6" extension and 24" breaker bar. Got the link and idea from Kwikkordead.

 

Alright, if i cant get it off tomorrow or sunday i'll go see if i can find that one. I have a better one back home in washington, but im at my dads place and he doesnt have much...really getting annoyed with this.

 

I have a filter wrench that I bought at Napa that uses a wide strap and a cast steel hub that will accomodate either a 1/2 or 3/8 socket extension. It makes all the other filter wrenches look wimpy. I use it a lot on my motorhome Cummins and fuel filters too. Sorry I don't have a p/n for it.

Jim

 

I have a strap wrench that goes around the filter than turn it up to the filter than put a wrench on it and turn has yet to fail me.

 

yea Ive never had this problem..the major issue as it stands now is that any strap wrench on it is crushing the filter as it twists and not budging the base were it is attached.

 

Can you get the strap wrench on or right at the base and than turn?

 

yea, only issue was the strap wrench was bending, instead of turning the filter... Gonna let it sit overnight and try later tomorrow or sunday. It is christmas afterall and while i need to get this done, family comes first.

 

I have had this happen. Here is the thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...uick-help.html

Post #37 shows the solution we used.

 

I fully understand good luck and Marry Christmas