oil filter wont budge
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oil filter wont budge
This filter is not on the block like my old Dakotas, it is on a 'bracket' off the engine. Its new to me. Filter wont move, oil is out of the engine. Short of going to the Zone and buying another type of wrench, what can anyone offer as a method for loosening it? Tried the screwdriver thru the side and twisting it off. Worried that this 'bracket' may not be strong. Its an 04 f150 4.6 Thanks, and hurry....rain is on the way. Its amazing how these 1/2 hour jobs take the longest.....
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what is you took some big channel locks and gripped it and twisted? Never heard of this kind of oil filter placement. When i tried the screwdriver trick and it didnt work i used the channel lock method. Hope this helps
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well best i could say is go get one of theis if you can...it works the best for me ...also i never heard of anyone breaking that bracket on the motor
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ch#reviewsWrap
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ch#reviewsWrap
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oil filter wont....
Just beat the rain.... It took the screw driver and hammer, hitting along the base, right near the rim edge, to git it movin'. I hand tightened the new one. That Sears tool looks like it would do ok. I bought a metal 'cap' wrench, used w/ an extension and ratchet, to remove the Motorcraft new time. It had only been 3K since that dealer changed the oil, why do you think it was so stubborn? They wouldnt over-tighten on purpose, or use a wrench to tighten it, would you think??? Oh well, at least it's done! Thanks for the help.
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Dry seal did the damage! Whomever put the filter on did not wet the seal with fresh oil before they tightened the filter up. You did check that the old seal came off with the old filter I hope.
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gasket??
If you mean the gasket, it came off with the old filter. I always lube it with the new oil. I loved the Fram filters on my Dak's that have that textured surface, easy to grab and turn with one hand. Maybe others will follow suit
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This happened to me yesterday,the darn filter on my car got to tight to take off by hand,so I ran to the parts store for a oil filter wrench and that got it off.
Two band ones I had hanging in the garage were too big...rrrr
Two band ones I had hanging in the garage were too big...rrrr
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Always check that old filter to make sure the gasket is still on it. I once had one stick to the engine and ended up with a bad leak that I didnt notice til I got to work. i usually just put the old and new filter together to get the oil on it.
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