Oil filter removal help.

pandita · 07-04-2012, 06:01 PM

I can't get it out.

I've tried everything, old style filter wrench, one that uses a socket, bare hands.

I can't get it out.

someone suggest puncturing it with a screwdriver and twisting it off, but even if I did I'd have no space to turn the screwdriver.

How do you guys do it?

Kaldar142 · 07-04-2012, 06:18 PM

take off the wheel and go through the wheel well, you can get a decent sized tool in there, just watch the starter and alternator terminals...

i'm a tech and when all else fails i've never had a problem using these with stubborn oil filters... just grip em tight

http://supertoolss.com/wp-content/up...ter-wrench.jpg

theasian100 · 07-04-2012, 06:20 PM

I get mine out using my hand. Reach from underneath the car near the passenger side wheel. They say you should be able to get to it from above, reaching under the IM though.

Frankie850 · 07-04-2012, 06:23 PM

Yea its really easy to get from the top.

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TwiztOG43 · 07-04-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie850

Yea its really easy to get from the top.

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Yea, the miata oil filter is one of the more easier ones to get out. If it is stuck, get a couple rubber bands and wrap it around the oil filter. That should get it out.

pandita · 07-04-2012, 06:37 PM

Whoever did this last time over tightened the shit out of it.
I've tried two people twisting at the same time from the top and bottom, and everything else.

And I was trying to puncture it with the screw driver but I can't get enough leverage to jam it in.

oldcracker · 07-04-2012, 06:38 PM

get one of these things at walmart for a few bucks

imnatelol · 07-04-2012, 06:40 PM

Have you tried the filter claw with a small extension and a good size ratchet? Works 98% of the time 100% of the time.

2ndGearRubber · 07-04-2012, 06:45 PM

As said before, get it from the bottom. I just turn the wheel to get it out of the way.

At work, I have one of these: it attaches to a 3/8 ratchet and gives no fucks.

http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/...-Filter-Wrench

theasian100 · 07-04-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandita

Whoever did this last time over tightened the shit out of it.
I've tried two people twisting at the same time from the top and bottom, and everything else.

And I was trying to puncture it with the screw driver but I can't get enough leverage to jam it in.

If yours is as stubborn as mine was (mine wouldn't even come out with oil filter sockets), get a pair of arc joint pliers and go from underneath.

Victim44 · 07-04-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaldar142

take off the wheel and go through the wheel well

I second this. It is by far the best way to get to the oil filter.

demoniam · 07-04-2012, 08:08 PM

I go under the intake manifold in the NA, just grip and twist

pandita · 07-04-2012, 08:13 PM

Welp, I ended up taking it out with something similar to this

It kept slipping and shit because it was made of plastic. but I ended up getting it out with the help of my girlfriend holding everything straight, then turning it from underneath.
Thanks guys.

(Adam) · 07-04-2012, 08:47 PM

Plastic cap wrench? Cheapass.

jonpcovington · 07-05-2012, 10:02 AM

When you get it out, replace it with a K&N filter. They have a hex on the end for a socket. Good filters, too.

STLWaffles · 07-05-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaldar142

http://supertoolss.com/wp-content/up...ter-wrench.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndGearRubber

http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/...-Filter-Wrench

I have both these tools, and between the 2 of them I have never met a filter I could not remove.

adamvanxxx · 07-05-2012, 10:34 AM

If people could just understand to fucking lube the seal and once it makes contact, rotate 1 turn. Done.

For your case crush that fucker with channel locks and twist.

spitefulcheerio · 07-05-2012, 11:42 AM

^right?

Dip finger in oil, wipe on seal, don't Hulk that bitch on there

estabahn · 07-05-2012, 05:09 PM

Whoever tightened your filter was a caveman. Mine go on by hand and come off by hand ( from the top ).

Spear it with the biggest screwdriver you can find.

monkey.magicx · 07-05-2012, 05:15 PM

Masturbate more, develop those forearm muscles, and manhandle that filter from the engine bay.

lebowski · 07-05-2012, 06:18 PM

Removing the manifold brace also helps a lot. After you've removed it, leave it off; you don't need it.

atlnb · 07-05-2012, 06:29 PM

push-ups and masturbation

estabahn · 07-14-2012, 09:24 AM

Both at the same time?

HighwayStaR* · 07-14-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estabahn

Both at the same time?

Double the buffness in half the time!

RedMX · 07-14-2012, 11:02 AM

Rubber dish washing gloves & grow some muscles. Best thing i have used period

ScarfaceThe91 · 07-14-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atlnb

push-ups and masturbation

Quote:

Originally Posted by estabahn

Both at the same time?

Cock push ups....... Tenacious D style.

estabahn · 07-19-2012, 11:02 AM

I'm doing both, but not at the same time. Is fail?

07-04-2012, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
pandita Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: BAY AREA, CA. Posts: 151	Oil filter removal help. I can't get it out. I've tried everything, old style filter wrench, one that uses a socket, bare hands. I can't get it out. someone suggest puncturing it with a screwdriver and twisting it off, but even if I did I'd have no space to turn the screwdriver. How do you guys do it?

07-04-2012, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kaldar142 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver spring, MD Posts: 407	Re: Oil filter removal help. take off the wheel and go through the wheel well, you can get a decent sized tool in there, just watch the starter and alternator terminals... i'm a tech and when all else fails i've never had a problem using these with stubborn oil filters... just grip em tight http://supertoolss.com/wp-content/up...ter-wrench.jpg
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07-04-2012, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
theasian100 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 136	Re: Oil filter removal help. I get mine out using my hand. Reach from underneath the car near the passenger side wheel. They say you should be able to get to it from above, reaching under the IM though.

07-04-2012, 06:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frankie850 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 53	Yea its really easy to get from the top. Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
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07-04-2012, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
pandita Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: BAY AREA, CA. Posts: 151	Re: Oil filter removal help. Whoever did this last time over tightened the shit out of it. I've tried two people twisting at the same time from the top and bottom, and everything else. And I was trying to puncture it with the screw driver but I can't get enough leverage to jam it in.

07-04-2012, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
oldcracker Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 52	Re: Oil filter removal help. get one of these things at walmart for a few bucks

07-04-2012, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
imnatelol Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Duarte Posts: 3,126	Re: Oil filter removal help. Have you tried the filter claw with a small extension and a good size ratchet? Works 98% of the time 100% of the time.

07-04-2012, 06:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
2ndGearRubber Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 597	Re: Oil filter removal help. As said before, get it from the bottom. I just turn the wheel to get it out of the way. At work, I have one of these: it attaches to a 3/8 ratchet and gives no fucks. http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/...-Filter-Wrench
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07-04-2012, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
pandita Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: BAY AREA, CA. Posts: 151	Re: Oil filter removal help. Welp, I ended up taking it out with something similar to this It kept slipping and shit because it was made of plastic. but I ended up getting it out with the help of my girlfriend holding everything straight, then turning it from underneath. Thanks guys.

07-05-2012, 10:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
jonpcovington Jr. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern NV Posts: 62	Re: Oil filter removal help. When you get it out, replace it with a K&N filter. They have a hex on the end for a socket. Good filters, too.

07-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
spitefulcheerio Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,359	^right? Dip finger in oil, wipe on seal, don't Hulk that bitch on there
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07-05-2012, 05:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
estabahn Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 56	Whoever tightened your filter was a caveman. Mine go on by hand and come off by hand ( from the top ). Spear it with the biggest screwdriver you can find.
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07-05-2012, 05:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
monkey.magicx King of Hella Stance Swag Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milpitas/Pasadena, CA Posts: 3,772	Re: Oil filter removal help. Masturbate more, develop those forearm muscles, and manhandle that filter from the engine bay.
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07-05-2012, 06:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
lebowski Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 488	Re: Oil filter removal help. Removing the manifold brace also helps a lot. After you've removed it, leave it off; you don't need it.

07-14-2012, 09:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
estabahn Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 56	Both at the same time?
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07-14-2012, 11:02 AM	#25 (permalink)
RedMX Noob Join Date: May 2011 Location: Somwhere Downunder Posts: 4	Re: Oil filter removal help. Rubber dish washing gloves & grow some muscles. Best thing i have used period

07-19-2012, 11:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
estabahn Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 56	I'm doing both, but not at the same time. Is fail?
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