I woke up this morning to change my oil myself but I didn't change my oil filter. I have a new one ready to put in but I have work in an hour and I can't find my filter socket. Would it be bad to run my car like this for a couple of days or until I find my socket. I tried removing it by hand but i can't get a good position on it.

 

Well I guess i got skinny arms and never had a problem gettin to it from the top. BUT you'll be fine and it really dosn't matter just make sure to replace the oil lost when you do switch it.

 

haha I'm skinny too, I was tryna take it off from the top then the bottom then realized I could put more strength on it from the top but no good with these weak hands, i know i have my filter socket here somewhere I just misplaced it, but thanks for the headsup cheers!

 

it will be fine to drive without changing the filter.

when i used to work at a dealership, they would recommend changing the oil filter every other oil change. i change it every oil change but it shouldn't cause harm to your car if you don't.

but then again, if you cannot find your socket and cant get off your oil filter. there is always a screwdriver and a hammer...

 

Use a belt, like the one that holds your pants up. Old trick of the trade, has never failed me

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wangg125 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it will be fine to drive without changing the filter.

when i used to work at a dealership, they would recommend changing the oil filter every other oil change. i change it every oil change but it shouldn't cause harm to your car if you don't.

but then again, if you cannot find your socket and cant get off your oil filter. there is always a screwdriver and a hammer...</TD></TR></TABLE>

All true, although cant hurt to change it if you drive with spirit. and the old screwdriver and hammer method, i love it bu what a mess lol. I've had to employ this methodology far to often.

and the belt, never heard of it but why not, long as its not COACH

 

never had a problem getting mine loose by hand, even covered in oil, And Im a lil guy!

 

i have always used my hands from under the car its kinda hard somtimes but i always get it

 

After, changing out the oil I always change oil filter so...start everything fresh.

 

Forgetting this time wont hurt. I change it every time but some people only change every other, some never lol (wouldn't suggest that).

I use sand paper to grip mine and turn. Works great!! Not sure if you just can't get to yours or you can't spin it, but sand paper gives a nice grip on those slick ones. Not like you are going to reuse it

 

damn you guys are clever the belt or sandpaper thing i believe will actually work, i had some oil on my gloves and i forgot so i tried removing the filter by hand and all i did was put oil on it making it even more harder. then i tried wiping it down and using a bunch of rubber bands but damn oil lol... ill try those 2 methods tomorrow... ill get it off its not imposssible

 

when i think of it i think ill try putting sand paper around the filter with a belt wrapped tight around it FTW!!!

 

why i love the fram filters with the grip on the end

 

i have that one ready to install lol

 

you get it done at jiffy lube or something? why is it on so tight to begin with?

 

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that's where i work they like it really tight lol o well not my rules i just follow them

 

i live in canada bro, the car is a 94 ej, just bought it about a month ago and i told my dad ill change the oil my self since its getting nice out, but nooooo he had to bring it to walmart, i dont worry about the mechanics with there skills there but the amount of care they handle with customers rides which they dont give a **** at all!

 

I don't trust walmart. They've left the drain plug unscrewed part way, leaking out oil all the way home. Not my car, but a friends. :S

 

BELTS WORK!!!!!

 

Dude change your filter all these guys methods are good and work. if you go under your car make sure you used jack stands, cause not changing you filter after a oil change is like taking a shower and not changing you're undies.

 

It'perfectly fine to not change it for the short amount of time. I use the wrenches where it gets tigher as you turn it. It looks like a claw and you stick a ratchet in there.

 

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And your point is...?

 

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Thats how the belt works, you position it to loop the oil fily and as you pull on the loose end it tightens the grip. Must do at about a 9 o'clock angle and pull straight down and that should break it loose enough to get off by hand, according to my personal experiences lol. I drive a 4500 UD (nissan) tow truck, filters are about the size of a half gallon jug of milk, and I've always used the belt technique. Works on a $100,000 tow truck, works on a honda