Oil filter, STUCK.

[Sp1nn3y]

I tried every removal tool to get this SOB off, and it still seems stuck, Has anyone had this problem before, and if so how did they get theirs off? I'm afraid if i keep using the end cap wrench tool it'll just twist half of it off and i'll be stuck with a mangled filter.. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[AtomicHoe094]

jab a screw driver all the way through it, then spin it off. as long as you have enough clearance.

 

[badadatude]

Have you tried a web strap style filter wrench? It will crush the filter a bit but works better imo

 

[psfr311]

when all else fails jam a screw driver in it and twist

 

[07Burb]

X3 with the screw driver method!

 

[Sp1nn3y]

Screw driver sounds good! It's gonna be a ***** to get the leverage to swing the hammer and hit the SOB in there but once it's in i hope it works! Thanks!

 

[domin8]

Yes, the screw driver always wins in this one. I say go for it.

 

[HDRock]

If at first the screwdriver doesn't work , start cussin a lot it will come off

 

[noJeepshere]

I know this will sound dumb, but make sure you're trying to spin it the right way. I wrestled with a filter last summer only to find I was tightening it!! Some wrestling in the RIGHT direction and it came off finally, after a lot of cussing.

 

[Freedom Motorsports]

X2000000 on the screw driver, AND on the righty tighty lefty loosey.... Been there done that one before too...lol

 

[domin8]

Counterclockwise ftw!

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

screwdriver x2.5mil. i had a filter so tight i almost ripped the outside all the way around with the screwdriver before it broke loose... good luck

 

[ChrisAU]

If at first the screwdriver doesn't work , start cussin a lot it will come off

Better than WD40 IMO

 

[jdpber]

My wifes element has the worst filter placement ever.. i have to do the screw driver method almost every time bc you cant use a strap there is no room.. barely room for my stubby screw driver to get it off... oil filters can be a *****...

 

[07Burb]

My wifes element has the worst filter placement ever.. i have to do the screw driver method almost every time bc you cant use a strap there is no room.. barely room for my stubby screw driver to get it off... oil filters can be a *****...

^^^this is exactly the reason why I switched to K&N oil filters on the Burb because they come with the nut on the bottom which makes them infinitely easier to get on and off. The 07+ rides are a PITA to get on and off too because of the filter being kind of nustled up again the oil pan so it's hard to get them tight enough and hard to get them off so now I spent a few extra bucks for the K&N filter.

 

[fatbass]

From experience...once you get the filter off make sure the old gasket comes off too. Overtorqued filters or those installed without a film of oil on the new gasket tend to stick the gasket to the block. Installing a new filter and gasket over the old gasket will make your garage a slippery mess as the new oil pumps out between the 2 gaskets!
Once you have the old filter and gasket off, clean the gasket seat on the block with a lint-free rag, spread a liberal amount of new motor oil on the new gasket and install the filter only hand tight.

 

[noJeepshere]

This thread begs the question: are there any good relocation kits for these trucks? I know I'd love to run a bigger filter in an easier to service spot.

 

[SunlitComet]

http://www.perma-cool.com/

 

[noJeepshere]

How'd I know the encyclopedia would chime in?

 

[SunlitComet]

If you want they will sell you the parts to install the fram drag racing filter on your rig.
That is a 400 psi burst strength filter over 6.8 in long and 4.5 in diameter.