how do YOU get your oil filter off?

[turboenvy]

I've tried three different types of wrench's and still no luck! I don't think I'm that mechanically dumb but this is stumping me.(uhm) My question to anyone who's removed there own filter is what wrench exactley did you use? Cause I need to go get one!

 

[2K3 MSP]

I used an oil filter wrench. Works every time

 

[mazdaowner123]

I use my hands. Hold it, turn it.

~brian

 

[AZDriftR]

i use my hand! but if its the first filter that yer takin off mine was a b****..and i had to go to the dealer and they just removed it for me no charge..

 

[RyanJayG]

yup, its easy when you lube the new one with lithium grease before installing it hand-tight

 

[turboenvy]

Thanks for the advice. Use my hands, thats a good idea!! It's the original filter and it's TIGHT. I've always used my hands on every other car I've had. Even the family boat was do-able by hand but I can't even seem to get two hands on this one. The location sucks!! I hope that the next filter is a little easier to get off. Sounds like it should be. Thanks again.

 

[daKiNeP5]

They have special pliers that are made to take off oil filters. They also have a claw type of thing that connects to a socket wrench and it tightens as you turn the wrench so it gets all sorts of stock filters off very easily.

 

[mazdaowner123]

Yeah, you can reach it either from over or under the car, just figure out whichever you can get more torque from. It's really easy if it's up on a lift though, but I guess I'm spoiled that way

~brian