Changing Oil Filter

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Feb 6, 2010 | 04:22 PM

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ford12508

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From: Middletown NJ

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Originally Posted by aba4430

10-4, a cap wrench with a 3/8" ratchet is perfect. Does the OP have skid plates? If so, remove the skid plates (6 bolts (10 mm socket)). Helps you position the cap wrench and keep gentle pressure on the filter with your left hand (I think) while you use the right hand to turn the filter with the 3/8" ratchet on the cap wrench. Works every time.

I do have skid plates, but getting them off isn't an option right now, 2 of the 6 bolts managed to somehow break/strip/i dont know. They turn forever, but they do not get any looser, but they also wont pull straight out. It is odd.

Also, I have a Honda mech changing my oil and filter for free on Monday. Yea he is a Honda mech, but it is just an oil filter and he works on plenty of cars, he knows his stuff.