Oil filter is stuck

[got3fords]

I’ve spent an extra $50 today… still at $140 total with oil, filter, and cabin filter. Cheaper than the dealership but yeah lol pain in the ass. Still can’t get it off

Well The Works cost around $89, and they rotate the tires and do a multi-point inspection, so I don't mind just letting them do it all. But I don't have a garage and my driveway is slightly downhill and several yards from the house.

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[got3fords]

The dealer did this to me twice, I don't take it there anymore. I have to remove that plastic deflector off of the bottom of the filter location, that would give me room under there.

You would think that regulars to the dealer would prompt the techs not to over torque the filters, because in 5k miles it will be back and they would be the ones having to deal with the filter.

 

[Burnt Money]

I’ve never had a filter I couldn’t remove. When all else fails this is the way. Goes on a 1/2 in drive ratchet wrench or 1/2 in drive adapter. It’s a strap wrench for a filter.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Mine did this last oil change.

The filter was stuck on there solid.

The gasket was correctly lubed before install and not overly tightened.

I have no idea how it locked itself on there so tight.

I have one of these for the next change.

Filter Wrench

 

[Jamie Jack]

I had the same problem. Having enough room to torque any strap tool, or even a screwdriver poked through it is the problem. I found that the the three arm spider tool, and a ratchet and extension was the answer. Just oil and snug the new filter and you won't have the problem again.

 

[Friday yet?]

https://a.co/d/96lK1Ku

Bought this a month before my truck arrived. Very well spent $12 or so. Put two extensions together and ratchet works beautifully.

good luck with it OP.

 

[Cmar]

As a last resort only, drive a long screwdriver through it. Or something long and sharp. Be sure it is pointed where you have room to turn it.

This usually works, but if it doesn't you're f****d, unless you have another car to drive to the shops for something better. I like these type myself https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p...--rst219/528837.html?cgid=SCA01130507#start=3
But the three jawed ones mentioned in this thread are pretty good and have the added advantage of fitting most sizes.

 

[dabsher]

This usually works, but if it doesn't you're f****d, unless you have another car to drive to the shops for something better. I like these type myself https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p...--rst219/528837.html?cgid=SCA01130507#start=3
But the three jawed ones mentioned in this thread are pretty good and have the added advantage of fitting most sizes.

Yeah this style isn’t working for me… have some pliers coming in soon so I’m gonna try those

 

[brroberts]

I’ve destroyed a few filters for removal in my life. I’ve never had one I couldn’t remove - yet. If a filter wrench, including 3 arm and strap don’t work depending on the space you have to work, my most successful tool, even better than the screwdriver through the filter, is giant slip lock pliers. By the time you get there, the filter is already ruined and must come off. If you rip it apart, a chisel or small rotary tool can carefully get the rest. Then just reinstall properly, and you’ll be good.

 

[Cmar]

That filter must have been screwed on by some lowland gorilla with a 6 foot long extension bar to a torque of 1000 lb/ft!

 

[brroberts]

BTW, I didn’t think my factory filter would come off, but enough extensions to get past the fender and a piece of pipe on the ratchet, with a 3 arm wrench, and it came off. It was a bit bent, so I’m not sure what robot installs those, but some programmer could back off the torque.

 

[Cmar]

I’ve destroyed a few filters for removal in my life. I’ve never had one I couldn’t remove - yet. If a filter wrench, including 3 arm and strap don’t work depending on the space you have to work, my most successful tool, even better than the screwdriver through the filter, is giant slip lock pliers. By the time you get there, the filter is already ruined and must come off. If you rip it apart, a chisel or small rotary tool can carefully get the rest. Then just reinstall properly, and you’ll be good.

Yeah only ever had to resort to the screwdriver trick myself once. It's really a do or die thing from then on, once you knock a hole in it you have to get it off then. And I might add that was a dealer installed filter too.
Never had a problem removing any I put on myself, oil the gasket well, do it up until it touches, and then another 1/2 to 3/4 turn to compress the gasket. Run the engine, check for leaks, tighten a tiny bit more if necessary. Voila! Done.

 

[Cmar]

Believe it or not I've 3D printed a few of those cup socket type filter wrenches and they actually work quite well if you use 90-100% infill and PLA+ or PETG and don't swing on them too hard.

Something like this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3610339

They can easily remove a filter that you could unscrew by hand, but more convenient for awkward locations, but will eventually break if you treat them roughly, but it only costs a 60 cents or so to print another one.

I used one the other week to remove the diesel filter from my sons Hyundai Santa Fe diesel.

 

[brroberts]

I personally find too much variation in filter manufacturing tolerances even on brands like Wix to use the giant socket style filter wrenches on a stuck filter. For normal tight filters they work, but so will anything else.

 

[pismo1]

I personally find too much variation in filter manufacturing tolerances even on brands like Wix to use the giant socket style filter wrenches on a stuck filter. For normal tight filters they work, but so will anything else.

My experience also.

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