Oil Filter PITA
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From: Georgia
Oil Filter PITA
2002 SuperCrew 5.4L 2WD. Went to change the oil for the first time last night and everything went smooth until time to remove the oil filter. I only had a strap type wrench and there just isn't enough room to use it. Tried wrapping a chain around the filter and that didn't budge it either. Tried sand paper and muscle and that didn't help. Last resort - drive a screwdriver thru it and turned the filter 1/4 turn. Removed the screwdriver and drove it thru the filter again to turn another 1/4 turn. Finally was able to remove it after 1.5 hours. I only hand tightened the new one so I hope that this doesn't happen the next time.
I have a universal (Perma-Kool) oil filter relocation kit that I was gonna install but it didn't have the correct pieces. Where do you mount the oil filter relocation part on the truck?
I have a universal (Perma-Kool) oil filter relocation kit that I was gonna install but it didn't have the correct pieces. Where do you mount the oil filter relocation part on the truck?
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Oil Filter PITA
When installing a new filter, be sure to oil the gasket. Also follow the instructions printed on the can, "turn the filter til it contacts gasket and then turn ## more".
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
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From: northeastern ohio
Oil Filter PITA
On my ranger I have the same problem NO wrenches fit.
I just oil the filter gasket and hand tighten it as much as I can. I dont have a problem getting them off. Only time I did was when I had the oil changed (I had surgery) the guy musta been a gorilla. I ended up getting a pipe clamp and some jbweld then I wacked the pipe clamp with a 2lb sledge. It worked.
Rand
I just oil the filter gasket and hand tighten it as much as I can. I dont have a problem getting them off. Only time I did was when I had the oil changed (I had surgery) the guy musta been a gorilla. I ended up getting a pipe clamp and some jbweld then I wacked the pipe clamp with a 2lb sledge. It worked.
Rand
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Oil Filter PITA
I'm no rookie to changing oil. I've done my own for over 20 years. My issue is the location of the oil filters on new vehicles and the people that install the first filter from the factory. My daily driver is a 2001 VW New Beetle 1.8T and it's first oil change went EXACTLY like my SuperCrew. The placement of the oil filters is absolutely ridiculous.
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Your experience is the reason why I change all of my own oil and oil filters! When i do it, never any problems! Yes, it is very important to oil the filter gasket, and threads that the oil filter screws onto the engine block. For stubborn filters, on friends and family's vehicles, I've always used a pair of 20 year old Channellock pliers. The teeth bite the filter, slightly crush it, and turns even the most stubborn filter. Remote filter relocation kits are good, for filters that are a pain to access. Always use braided oil hose, it's a little more expensive, but is very durable, and will last the life of the emgine.
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My issue is the location of the oil filters on new vehicles
That's it... I love the location of the filter on my 89 F250! Nothing is easier.
On the other hand, I tried changing filter on Ford Contour, and couldn't even find it. I suppose I could have used ramps, etc. but I basically gave up on it.
That's it... I love the location of the filter on my 89 F250! Nothing is easier.
On the other hand, I tried changing filter on Ford Contour, and couldn't even find it. I suppose I could have used ramps, etc. but I basically gave up on it.
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Oil Filter PITA
My 2002 Ranger isn't too bad. I change it from up top and I have to stand on something to get higher (I'm 5'8") and get extra leverage. I have to let the engine cool a bit because there is no way to not rub the headers with my wrist. I always change my own oil and filter, I figure some bonehead would over-tighten the filter.
