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Aug 29, 2008 | 03:18 AM

xplorerboy

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i want to change the engine oil and oil filter on my 01 ST but i cant get the old oil filter out it's to tight..what else can i do? thanks.

Aug 29, 2008 | 04:17 AM

marragtop

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What kind of oil filter wrench are you using?

Aug 29, 2008 | 01:18 PM

jasongt06

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If you cant get it out, you can take a screwdrive and hammer it threw there to give you leverage to turn it. It is a little messy, but sometimes it is the only solution.

Aug 29, 2008 | 02:06 PM

bradcdavis00

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I use one of those sheet metal punched out oil filter cover wrenches to get mine out. A 3/8" extension on my ratchet and it comes right off. They can be pretty tight.

Aug 29, 2008 | 02:47 PM

Steina

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The chain-style works well, if you have room to swing it.

Steve

Aug 29, 2008 | 03:42 PM

dkf

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I use the stamped metal ones too to with a 3/8" ratchet. If you can't get it loose with that your going to have major problems. Sounds like someone used the wrench to install the filter, a no no.

Aug 30, 2008 | 09:44 AM

srercrcr

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They sell cast pot metal ones too.

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