Help! Oil filter problems
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Help! Oil filter problems
Might sound like a noob but today i was trying to change my oil filter on my dc
so i drained out the old oil that was easy
than time to unscrew the oil filter that thing is hard to take off
i used two different oil filter tools to take it off and all i got was little tug, but that was it, any tips to taking it off
thanks in advance
so i drained out the old oil that was easy
than time to unscrew the oil filter that thing is hard to take off
i used two different oil filter tools to take it off and all i got was little tug, but that was it, any tips to taking it off
thanks in advance
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Re: Help! Oil filter problems (mrchevez)
Honda made a special screw tool that you have to buy at a car store like shucks or something.
If you get that then it will be easy to take off.
It cost like 5 bucks
If you get that then it will be easy to take off.
It cost like 5 bucks
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Re: Help! Oil filter problems (mrchevez)
I just recently had the same problem, all you do is take a long screwdriver and tap it with a hammer till it goes all the way threw the filter. Once the screwdriver is threw use it to turn the filter. It might take a couple of times but it will come eventually! When u put the new one on make sure it is on snug dont put it on as tight as you can.
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Re: (TOO MUCH TORQUE)
if your cheap do like most people say with the screwdriver.. easy to do but you may make more of a mess than the conventional oil filter wrench
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Re: (steveo135)
yup same thing happened to me, so my friend told me about the screw driver technique and it works takes a lot of banging and oil on the face but hey as long as it get out.
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Just make sure to remember when you put the new one on, you don't need to tighten it any more than you can comfortably with your bare hands.
Modified by rebar71 at 9:16 PM 8/4/2008
Modified by rebar71 at 9:16 PM 8/4/2008
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Re: (rebar71)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rebar71 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just make sure to remember when you put the new one on, you don't need to tighten it any more than you can with your bare hands.
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thanks for the tip, ill make sure just to use my hands
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thanks for the tip, ill make sure just to use my hands
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00ls1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just push the screwdriver threw from right underneath so you and turn it counter clockwise then unscrew it! </TD></TR></TABLE>
will do that tomorrow
will do that tomorrow
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be sure the gasket from the old filter comes off w/ the filter....wife's accord had the filter on too tight, her father changed oil, old gasket stayed, improper seal = oil leak 20 miles down road, engine seized, had to buy new engine - he no longer does her oil changes.....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by j_lebowski »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">be sure the gasket from the old filter comes off w/ the filter....wife's accord had the filter on too tight, her father changed oil, old gasket stayed, improper seal = oil leak 20 miles down road, engine seized, had to buy new engine - he no longer does her oil changes.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
it's sad, but that totally made me laugh
it's sad, but that totally made me laugh
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by j_lebowski »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">be sure the gasket from the old filter comes off w/ the filter....wife's accord had the filter on too tight, her father changed oil, old gasket stayed, improper seal = oil leak 20 miles down road, engine seized, had to buy new engine - he no longer does her oil changes.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Believe it or not, its a pretty common thing for those of us who change our own oil. I remember about 5 years back, the same thing happened to me. I started up the car and started hearing oil spraying out by the oil filter. Quickly got under the car to find the oil gasket was still stuck. I posted what happened here on HT and people said they've done the same thing.
As for getting off the oil filter, if you can't get a good grip on it, I usually stick a couple thick rubber bands around the filter so my hands don't slip as I'm trying to twist it off. Worst comes to worst, do what the others have said with the screw driver....that always works.
Believe it or not, its a pretty common thing for those of us who change our own oil. I remember about 5 years back, the same thing happened to me. I started up the car and started hearing oil spraying out by the oil filter. Quickly got under the car to find the oil gasket was still stuck. I posted what happened here on HT and people said they've done the same thing.
As for getting off the oil filter, if you can't get a good grip on it, I usually stick a couple thick rubber bands around the filter so my hands don't slip as I'm trying to twist it off. Worst comes to worst, do what the others have said with the screw driver....that always works.
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I bought a pack of 100 latex gloves for oil filter changes...the stretchy kind. No oil on hands unless it rips a tad and great grip. Tighten new filter with bare hands and loosen it with latex gloves.
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Re: (b17rider)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b17rider »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did you have your oil changed at jiffy lube last time by chance? lol </TD></TR></TABLE>
my dc has never even touched a jiffy lube shop
haha
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Circusraven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it's sad, but that totally made me laugh </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol that totally made me laugh too
well i do have great news, the filter did come off but after many hard tries,
i didnt do it with the screw driver that was my last resort, but before i was going to try it i tried something else and it came off
will post pictures of old oil filter tomorrow
thanks to all for helping me out
my dc has never even touched a jiffy lube shop
haha
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Circusraven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it's sad, but that totally made me laugh </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol that totally made me laugh too
well i do have great news, the filter did come off but after many hard tries,
i didnt do it with the screw driver that was my last resort, but before i was going to try it i tried something else and it came off
will post pictures of old oil filter tomorrow
thanks to all for helping me out
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iH8RICERZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Believe it or not, its a pretty common thing for those of us who change our own oil. I remember about 5 years back, the same thing happened to me. I started up the car and started hearing oil spraying out by the oil filter. Quickly got under the car to find the oil gasket was still stuck. I posted what happened here on HT and people said they've done the same thing.
As for getting off the oil filter, if you can't get a good grip on it, I usually stick a couple thick rubber bands around the filter so my hands don't slip as I'm trying to twist it off. Worst comes to worst, do what the others have said with the screw driver....that always works.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that happened to me too! i got about 3 miles down the road and noticed my oil pressure light was on so i shut off the car and coasted into my grandparents driveway that was conveniently the next house. didnt seize the motor though.
As for getting off the oil filter, if you can't get a good grip on it, I usually stick a couple thick rubber bands around the filter so my hands don't slip as I'm trying to twist it off. Worst comes to worst, do what the others have said with the screw driver....that always works.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that happened to me too! i got about 3 miles down the road and noticed my oil pressure light was on so i shut off the car and coasted into my grandparents driveway that was conveniently the next house. didnt seize the motor though.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by be18see1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that happened to me too! i got about 3 miles down the road and noticed my oil pressure light was on so i shut off the car and coasted into my grandparents driveway that was conveniently the next house. didnt seize the motor though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here. Well almost. I didn't coast into your grandparents house.
that happened to me too! i got about 3 miles down the road and noticed my oil pressure light was on so i shut off the car and coasted into my grandparents driveway that was conveniently the next house. didnt seize the motor though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here. Well almost. I didn't coast into your grandparents house.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tim2179 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Same here. Well almost. I didn't coast into your grandparents house.</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha. that gave me a much needed chuckle at work.
Same here. Well almost. I didn't coast into your grandparents house.</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha. that gave me a much needed chuckle at work.
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