Those VEer's using the Yota filter. What have you
#1
Those VEer's using the Yota filter. What have you
been using to remove it? Seems to be a non-std size. I've used everything but the kitchen sink to remove mine. Last time I had a strap wrench sitting here. Worked well. And you?
#5
I went to Fred Meyer and bought the smallest filter wrench they had (the smooth clamp down kind). I checked to see if it would fit by taking one out of the package and testing it on a Purolator filter that cross referenced the Toyota one.
Someone put the first one on pretty damn tight *cough* Jeff *cough*
Someone put the first one on pretty damn tight *cough* Jeff *cough*
#6
I think I'll just use the strap wrench but it would be nice to find a cup type with a hole for a 3/8" drive or something. That way you don't have to mess with the shields too much
Hey, better than the thing falling off and rolling down I-5 near Portland!
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
I went to Fred Meyer and bought the smallest filter wrench they had (the smooth clamp down kind). I checked to see if it would fit by taking one out of the package and testing it on a Purolator filter that cross referenced the Toyota one.
Someone put the first one on pretty damn tight *cough* Jeff *cough*
Someone put the first one on pretty damn tight *cough* Jeff *cough*
#7
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
That's just a bit to ghetto for me.(I'm not sure if that would even work) I suppose someone will chime in with "stab the filter with a long screwdriver and twist" too. hehe
that what my grandpa taught me so i use it
#11
My bare hands.....you are only supposed to turn it 1/2-3/4 turns after you hit the resistance. I just changed my oil, I'm on my 4th 'Yota filter, and I removed all by hand and there were no signs of leakage on any of the 3 old ones. Tsk tsk.
#12
my hands you women
and substitute Yota with Napa
sometimes that whole screw driver trick just acts like a can opener. you can always tie a rag around the filter, put the screw driver under it, twist the screw driver a few times to tighten the rag, then twist. It's a trick I picked up somewhere, have never had to do it though
and substitute Yota with Napa
sometimes that whole screw driver trick just acts like a can opener. you can always tie a rag around the filter, put the screw driver under it, twist the screw driver a few times to tighten the rag, then twist. It's a trick I picked up somewhere, have never had to do it though
#15
havent done it yet but I usually take mine off by hand because I dont overtighten them...or I am just super strong one
I do have a pair of pliers that have rounded jaws that I use if I cant get filters off. I also have a huge set of chanel locks I use for big filters that I cant get off.
I do have a pair of pliers that have rounded jaws that I use if I cant get filters off. I also have a huge set of chanel locks I use for big filters that I cant get off.
#16
Hmm... that reminds me - I'm due for a filter change!
I recently bought a pair of large filter pliers with teeth in it (it was cheap), but I've only run into one filter where I've ever had so much trouble taking it off I've had to resort to using tools, so hopefully I'll never have to use them. My last filter came close though, as I pulled a muscle and hurt my hands twisting it so hard. Oops!
I recently bought a pair of large filter pliers with teeth in it (it was cheap), but I've only run into one filter where I've ever had so much trouble taking it off I've had to resort to using tools, so hopefully I'll never have to use them. My last filter came close though, as I pulled a muscle and hurt my hands twisting it so hard. Oops!
#17
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
That's just a bit to ghetto for me.(I'm not sure if that would even work) I suppose someone will chime in with "stab the filter with a long screwdriver and twist" too. hehe
#18
I have a nice pair of jagged teeth oil filter wrench from Sears. It works great. But one time, I didn't have that tool, so I used my leather belt and it worked just fine. I always tighten the filter by hand, but somehow, it always siezes during the 3K mile period.
#21
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1051
this saves me many many times w/ smaller filters.
this saves me many many times w/ smaller filters.
#23
Originally Posted by DanNY
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1051
this saves me many many times w/ smaller filters.
this saves me many many times w/ smaller filters.
#24
Originally Posted by Brad92SE
That looks like a damn handy tool! I just use a huge pair of channel lock pliers. My filter wrench might be able to fit onto the filter, but there is no way I can turn it due to lack of room.
all u have to do is place this filter wrench on and stick your 3/8 rachet on and off it goes. it'll never lose its grip because the harder you turn the harder it grips on the filter.
#25
you shouldn't ever screw the damn filter on that tight to begin with, but when you do, I just use a big pair of channel locks to remove it. plenty of room on the VE and VG, but there's not so much room on the wife's Alty.. you actually have to stick your hand through the hole in the fender for the steering rack and pull it out that way. it's a PITA.
#26
I have one of those. The Yota is too small even for that one.
Originally Posted by DanNY
yup...i have a few filter wrenches (do a lot of oil changes for various cars) and this one is great when there's no room to move the strap. i mean u can always get the snug fit caps but then you'll need to get so many of them to fit all the different kinds.
all u have to do is place this filter wrench on and stick your 3/8 rachet on and off it goes. it'll never lose its grip because the harder you turn the harder it grips on the filter.
all u have to do is place this filter wrench on and stick your 3/8 rachet on and off it goes. it'll never lose its grip because the harder you turn the harder it grips on the filter.
#27
ok I dont have a third gen, but I like taking my filter off while everything is still hot. I use one work glove for burn protection, then I put a laytex glove on over top of the work glove for grip on the filter (allows you to get a really good grip) then just twist it off by hand....works well for me.
#28
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
you shouldn't ever screw the damn filter on that tight to begin with, but when you do, I just use a big pair of channel locks to remove it. plenty of room on the VE and VG, but there's not so much room on the wife's Alty.. you actually have to stick your hand through the hole in the fender for the steering rack and pull it out that way. it's a PITA.
#29
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
I have one of those. The Yota is too small even for that one.
they make that filter wrench in 2 sizes...you have the smaller one right?
#30
I use a thick rubber glove. Works great. Thick and is grippy. Oil just wipes off.
Originally Posted by cardana24
ok I dont have a third gen, but I like taking my filter off while everything is still hot. I use one work glove for burn protection, then I put a laytex glove on over top of the work glove for grip on the filter (allows you to get a really good grip) then just twist it off by hand....works well for me.
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Originally Posted by Mizeree_X
My bare hands.....you are only supposed to turn it 1/2-3/4 turns after you hit the resistance. I just changed my oil, I'm on my 4th 'Yota filter, and I removed all by hand and there were no signs of leakage on any of the 3 old ones. Tsk tsk.
#35
My Camry uses that YZZA2 filter. Getting it off is a big *****, due to location (its right up front, but way too close to hot exhaust manifolds and stuff) and tiny filter size
I just yank it off by hand. If I can't get a grip, I'll wrap one of my leather work gloves around it and twist. Usually gets it.
I just yank it off by hand. If I can't get a grip, I'll wrap one of my leather work gloves around it and twist. Usually gets it.
#36
Originally Posted by DanNY
try a newer civic...the damn filter is on the f-wall side middle of the block.
that's where the Alty is as well.. the best part is it's at an angle, and you can't stick your arm in there and see the filter at the same time.. so you just have to keep spinning and wobbling until it catches. ugh.
#37
yeah you can reach it from the top but a lot of guys drop it from the bottom.
Originally Posted by DanNY
can u reach it from the top? because on the civic there's a intake manifold that's blocking access from the top.
#38
make no mistake, that is a quality filter. You want a bigger filter? Try a Fram
Originally Posted by PulsarDriver
My Camry uses that YZZA2 filter. Getting it off is a big *****, due to location (its right up front, but way too close to hot exhaust manifolds and stuff) and tiny filter size
I just yank it off by hand. If I can't get a grip, I'll wrap one of my leather work gloves around it and twist. Usually gets it.
I just yank it off by hand. If I can't get a grip, I'll wrap one of my leather work gloves around it and twist. Usually gets it.
#39
I wasn't complaining about its small size in relation to its oil-fitering capabilities
but rather its teeny size makes it hard to remove!
Which is why I like the filters my VG and Pulsar use (same one) Nice and big so my big ol hands can get a grip on em!
but rather its teeny size makes it hard to remove!
Which is why I like the filters my VG and Pulsar use (same one) Nice and big so my big ol hands can get a grip on em!
#40
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
been using to remove it? Seems to be a non-std size. I've used everything but the kitchen sink to remove mine. Last time I had a strap wrench sitting here. Worked well. And you?
Use your hand you