I can't get my oil filter off, Ive jacked the car up drained the oil and now I can't get the filter off, Theirs a bracket in my way or somthing, any of you have any suggestions....

 

If you have already tried the traditional filter wrenches (cap, strap, and clamp styles), the last resort for most people is to pierce it with a screwdriver and use that as a handle to get it off. This will create a mess, but it usually works.

You might try letting the car cool off - if it is warm it is usually harder to get off (metal expands when hot). You could also wrap some duct tape around the filter and use that for grip.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by purplegsr (Exospeed) &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you have already tried the traditional filter wrenches (cap, strap, and clamp styles), the last resort for most people is to pierce it with a screwdriver and use that as a handle to get it off. This will create a mess, but it usually works.

You might try letting the car cool off - if it is warm it is usually harder to get off (metal expands when hot). You could also wrap some duct tape around the filter and use that for grip.</TD></TR></TABLE>



you should be able to reach right up above the axle and grab it.....ive never had any problems w/anything in the way!....good luck!

 

I got it, you were right purplegsr I just needed to let the car cool down a bit more
Thanks for the help