Help! oil filter is stuck!
07-08-2010, 06:56 AM
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Help! oil filter is stuck!
well idk what happened but my oil filter will not budge! i have used the oil filter wrench and still not moving! now the oil filter is dented too. does anyone have any other ways of getting this thing off?
07-08-2010, 07:01 AM
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PS. dont try to get the screw driver to go all the way thru the filter bc u might with the threads where it gets screwed in and fukc em all up..
07-08-2010, 07:17 AM
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get a screw driver and punch a hole into it.. then while the screw driver is still in the filter, use it as a lever for making it loose.. and next time u get ur oil changed dont tighten up ur filter too hard bc it will get tighter with the heat from the engine..
PS. dont try to get the screw driver to go all the way thru the filter bc u might with the threads where it gets screwed in and fukc em all up..
PS. dont try to get the screw driver to go all the way thru the filter bc u might with the threads where it gets screwed in and fukc em all up..
07-08-2010, 07:26 AM
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go to autozone. they have a special set of pliers made specifically for oil filters. it will make it so much easier. i bought a pair and never changed oil without them ever since. they'll cost you about $8.00. goodluck friend
07-08-2010, 07:30 AM
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dude it will work.. just need to believe in urself.. lmao.. heres a link!
http://www.ehow.com/how_5599248_remo...il-filter.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5599248_remo...il-filter.html
07-08-2010, 07:31 AM
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There's a ton of tools to get the filter out. Best way, get a filter cap that fits, use a socket wrench. Add a breaker bar and I can guarantee that baby's out of there.
Go shopping for filter wrenches. Do not beat yourself silly.
Go shopping for filter wrenches. Do not beat yourself silly.
07-08-2010, 07:36 AM
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Hit the gym!!!...... (Just kidding...
)... Really, poke a long screwdriver through the thing, as long as you do it through the very top of the filter; it will really give you leverage, unless that thing is welded on there..
)... Really, poke a long screwdriver through the thing, as long as you do it through the very top of the filter; it will really give you leverage, unless that thing is welded on there..
07-08-2010, 07:42 AM
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well the oil is already drained... dont want to fill it back up with new one, knowing that its gonna get drained again.. well im gonna go try again later... its so freakin damn hot outside.
07-08-2010, 08:14 AM
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dude it will work.. just need to believe in urself.. lmao.. heres a link!
http://www.ehow.com/how_5599248_remo...il-filter.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5599248_remo...il-filter.html
07-08-2010, 08:16 AM
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????
You bent a screw driver in a THIN METAL FILTER? Sorry, but that just does not seem possible unless you used a super thin screw driver.
If anything a regular screw driver will cut through the filter...
You bent a screw driver in a THIN METAL FILTER? Sorry, but that just does not seem possible unless you used a super thin screw driver.
If anything a regular screw driver will cut through the filter...
07-08-2010, 08:18 AM
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yea i used the thin one and no, it was bent because i was trying to twist it off.. thats the only one i had at the moment.. gonna go get some extra thick ones later...
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07-08-2010, 09:45 AM
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07-08-2010, 12:32 PM
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You did not take the passenger tire and the inner plastic fender cover out, to have easy access to the oil filter? (Maybe that's my preference. I hope is not a "duh" moment)
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07-08-2010, 12:43 PM
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This thread shows the reason why I will ALWAYS do my own oil changes.
If you're having this much trouble with the filter, who ever last touched it put it on way to tight. The oil filter should only be tightened only as much as your HAND will tighten it. You will never have this problem if you follow this rule.
Whenever you finally get it off, check to make sure the seal thats supposed to be on the oil filter isnt stuck to the block. If it is, and you put the new filter on it, you run the risk of it not sealing properly. I've seen this happen before.
If you're having this much trouble with the filter, who ever last touched it put it on way to tight. The oil filter should only be tightened only as much as your HAND will tighten it. You will never have this problem if you follow this rule.
Whenever you finally get it off, check to make sure the seal thats supposed to be on the oil filter isnt stuck to the block. If it is, and you put the new filter on it, you run the risk of it not sealing properly. I've seen this happen before.
07-08-2010, 12:49 PM
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You can access the filter and drain plug without taking off the wheel. Just turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and you can get it from the front section of the wheel well. And if i'm not mistaken, if the maxima is on stock suspension, you dont even need to jack it up. But dont quote me on that because I havent worked on a stock max in forever.
07-08-2010, 12:52 PM
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You can access the filter and drain plug without taking off the wheel. Just turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and you can get it from the front section of the wheel well. And if i'm not mistaken, if the maxima is on stock suspension, you dont even need to jack it up. But dont quote me on that because I havent worked on a stock max in forever.
07-08-2010, 12:53 PM
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This thread shows the reason why I will ALWAYS do my own oil changes.
If you're having this much trouble with the filter, who ever last touched it put it on way to tight. The oil filter should only be tightened only as much as your HAND will tighten it. You will never have this problem if you follow this rule.
Whenever you finally get it off, check to make sure the seal thats supposed to be on the oil filter isnt stuck to the block. If it is, and you put the new filter on it, you run the risk of it not sealing properly. I've seen this happen before.
If you're having this much trouble with the filter, who ever last touched it put it on way to tight. The oil filter should only be tightened only as much as your HAND will tighten it. You will never have this problem if you follow this rule.
Whenever you finally get it off, check to make sure the seal thats supposed to be on the oil filter isnt stuck to the block. If it is, and you put the new filter on it, you run the risk of it not sealing properly. I've seen this happen before.
07-08-2010, 01:05 PM
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ok, im gonna go over to sears on my way home and buy a freakin oil filter wrench...
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=02820523000P
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=02820523000P
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