Dear god shoot me now.

Shift · 11-25-2008, 05:50 PM

4 hours, One stumped toe, Three fucked up knuckles, One trip to advance auto parts for a filter wrench, and a massively disfigured filter later.....and this SOB still doesn't want to come off.

JoJoYZF · 11-25-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

4 hours, One stumped toe, Three fucked up knuckles, One trip to advance auto parts for a filter wrench, and a massively disfigured filter later.....and this SOB still doesn't want to come off.

Stab a hole in it with a screwdriver and use the leverage of that to start spinning it. Ive had to do this on my bike once and the mustang a couple times.

tlstreak · 11-25-2008, 05:56 PM

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00960624000P

Best filter wrench ive ever owned

Rider · 11-26-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Stab a hole in it with a screwdriver and use the leverage of that to start spinning it.

I've done this before.

JoJoYZF · 11-26-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I've done this before.

Unfortunately I had to resort to this on my bike filter since the filter wrench U had was too big to grip the filter.

DIMford · 11-26-2008, 01:41 PM

Next time tighten by hand then you can get it off by hand without need of any tools. You don't need them on there any tighter than that anyways.

z06boy · 11-26-2008, 01:50 PM

I've had issues with oil filters before but these seem pale in comparion to what you're going through...when all else fails...just stab it.

Don't forget "lefty loosey"

I think I've maybe only had to do that once in my life as a last resort.

ceo012384 · 11-26-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DIMford

Next time tighten by hand then you can get it off by hand without need of any tools. You don't need them on there any tighter than that anyways.

Stuff that seals fluid in always gets a little tighter after the engine/fluid gets hot...

ceo012384 · 11-25-2008, 05:58 PM

Don't use the normal strap-type filter wrench. Use on of the 'import filter' wrenches. It has two curved pieces of metal that grab around the oil filter and a square hole in the end where you can insert a 3/8" ratchet. As you apply torque, the curved pieces tighten.

edit: like this

In the future, buy a K&N oil filter, they have a 17mm nut welded on the end of them so you can tighten and loosen it with a socket. And that nut is pre-drilled for safety wire.

speedylocksmith · 11-25-2008, 06:17 PM

I'm sorry, god is busy helping football players win football games, basketball players win basketball games, baseball players win baseball games and hockey players win hockey games. Please leave a message and I'm sure he'll get back to you when there aren't any sports going on

11-25-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
Shift Just a Noob Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: 08 Green 6R Posts: 421	Dear god shoot me now. 4 hours, One stumped toe, Three fucked up knuckles, One trip to advance auto parts for a filter wrench, and a massively disfigured filter later.....and this SOB still doesn't want to come off.

11-26-2008, 01:41 PM	#6
DIMford Nothing beats the RWB Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norfolk, Va Moto: 07 Honda Interceptor Posts: 305	Next time tighten by hand then you can get it off by hand without need of any tools. You don't need them on there any tighter than that anyways. __________________ The Road is a beautiful but dangerous mistress. She'll taunt and tease you with wonderful curves and glorious heights till you lose all control. Then leave you broken and bleeding to tease the next man.

11-25-2008, 05:58 PM	#9
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	Don't use the normal strap-type filter wrench. Use on of the 'import filter' wrenches. It has two curved pieces of metal that grab around the oil filter and a square hole in the end where you can insert a 3/8" ratchet. As you apply torque, the curved pieces tighten. edit: like this In the future, buy a K&N oil filter, they have a 17mm nut welded on the end of them so you can tighten and loosen it with a socket. And that nut is pre-drilled for safety wire. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

11-25-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
tlstreak As Seen On TV Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE TN Moto: 01 929 Posts: 54	http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00960624000P Best filter wrench ive ever owned

11-26-2008, 01:50 PM	#7
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I've had issues with oil filters before but these seem pale in comparion to what you're going through...when all else fails...just stab it. Don't forget "lefty loosey" I think I've maybe only had to do that once in my life as a last resort.

11-25-2008, 06:17 PM	#10
speedylocksmith Much better off!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollyweird, FL Moto: 05 1Krr Posts: 676	I'm sorry, god is busy helping football players win football games, basketball players win basketball games, baseball players win baseball games and hockey players win hockey games. Please leave a message and I'm sure he'll get back to you when there aren't any sports going on